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549 published results for “Independent India”.

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Achrol Coat of Arms

Achrol was a Kachhwaha thikana of the Jaipur state, located north-east of Jaipur city.

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Agori Barhar Coat of Arms

The Raj of Agori Barhar lay in the Mirzapur (present Sonbhadra) region of Uttar Pradesh, along the Son river, and was held by a line of Chandel Rajputs.

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Anandpur Coat of Arms

Anandpur was a small tribute-paying state of the Kathiawar peninsula, with its seat at the village now called Anandpur Bhadla in Chotila taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat.

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Chandelao Coat of Arms

Chandelao is a village about 40 kilometres from Jodhpur and the seat of a small thikana of the former Marwar (Jodhpur) state.

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Charkhari Coat of Arms

Charkhari was a Bundela state in present Mahoba district, known for its many lakes.

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Gondal Coat of Arms

Gondal was a Jadeja state; Maharaja Bhagvatsinhji was known for progressive rule, free education and the Gujarati lexicon Bhagavadgomandal.

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Jhalawar Coat of Arms

Jhalawar was created in 1838 for the descendants of Jhala Zalim Singh, the regent of Kota.

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Jubbal Coat of Arms

Jubbal was one of the Simla Hill States; its palace is a notable example of hill architecture.

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Kalahandi Coat of Arms

Kalahandi was one of the Odisha feudatory states, ruled by a Naga dynasty.

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Kangra Coat of Arms

Kangra was the seat of the Katoch dynasty, one of the oldest surviving royal lines in India; Raja Sansar Chand made it a great centre of Pahari painting.

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh – The fearless warrior

Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh: The Legendary Lion of Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh, fondly known as Sher-e-Punjab (Lion of Punjab), was one of India’s greatest rulers. His reign (1799–1839) marked a…

Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, Udaipur
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The Legacy of the Shekhawat Dynasty: A Glorious Rajput Lineage

The Legacy of the Shekhawat Dynasty: A Glorious Rajput Lineage Introduction The Shekhawat Dynasty holds a significant place in Indian history, particularly in Rajasthan, where it emerged as a formidable…

Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, Udaipur
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The Kachhwaha Dynasty: A Historic Legacy of Rajasthan

The Kachhwaha Dynasty: A Historic Legacy of Rajasthan Introduction The Kachhwaha Dynasty is one of the most prominent Rajput clans in Rajasthan’s history. Originating in the 12th century, the Kachhwahas…