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637 published results for “Multiple royal patrons”.

Heraldic record

Ranka Coat of Arms

Ranka was an estate in the Palamu region of present Jharkhand.

Heraldic record

Salumber Coat of Arms

Salumber was the premier thikana of Mewar; its Rawats, Chundawat Sisodias, held the hereditary right to tie the investiture on the Maharana.

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Seraikella Coat of Arms

Seraikela was an Odisha-agency state (now Jharkhand) famous for Seraikela Chhau dance.

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Tehri Garhwal Coat of Arms

Tehri Garhwal was ruled by the Panwar dynasty of Garhwal; the old town of Tehri now lies beneath the Tehri dam reservoir.

Journal

The Wild and Crazy Lives of Indian Royal Families

The Extravagant Lives of Indian Royal Families India’s royal families once lived in such opulence that their lifestyles would seem excessive by today’s standards. Since 1971, when the Indian government…

Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, Udaipur
Journal

An Indian Royal Family Keeps Legacy Alive

The Marwar-Rathore Dynasty’s Survival When India gained independence from Britain, many of the richest Indian Royal Family faded into obscurity. However, some, such as the Marwar-Rathore dynasty, survived and thrived.…

Photo: Rae Bareli – Gaura Rajmahal,
Journal

Gaura Rajmahal, Rae Bareli: A Royal Legacy of Uttar Pradesh

Gaura Rajmahal, Rae Bareli: A Royal Legacy of Uttar Pradesh Gaura Rajmahal, Rae Bareli: A Royal Legacy of Uttar Pradesh Introduction Nestled in the heart of Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh,…

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