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483 published results for “Ranjit Singh”.

Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, Udaipur
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🏛️ Raghogarh State: A Rajput Princely Legacy

The Raghogarh State—also known as Raghugarh or Khichiwara—was a small princely state (approx. 109 km², ~19,446 people in 1901) under the British-era Central India Agency, with its capital at Raghogarh in…

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Jammu and Kashmir Coat of Arms

Jammu and Kashmir was formed in 1846 under Maharaja Gulab Singh of the Dogra dynasty and was the largest princely state by area.

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Dumraon Coat of Arms

Dumraon Raj, in Buxar district, was held by Ujjainiya Rajputs who trace descent from the Paramaras of Ujjain.

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Bikaner Coat of Arms

Bikaner was founded in 1488 by Rao Bika, a son of Rao Jodha of Jodhpur.

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Wankaner Coat of Arms

Wankaner was a Jhala state; its Ranjit Vilas Palace overlooks the town.

Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, Udaipur
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Where Past Meets Present: Chandrapal Singh

Where Past Meets Present: Chandrapal Singh Awagarh, a town steeped in history, is witnessing a remarkable cultural revival led by one of its prominent scions, Chandrapal Singh. With a rich…

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Tapestry of the Rajput Clan: Interviewing Raja Manvendra Singh Ji

The Legacy of Rajput Valor: A Conversation with Raja Manvendra Singh Ji India’s history is shaped by countless communities, each contributing uniquely to its cultural and historical landscape. Rajasthan, a…

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Awagarh Coat of Arms

Awagarh in Etah district was the seat of a Jadon (Jadaun) Rajput Raj.

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Balrampur Coat of Arms

Balrampur was the largest taluqdari estate of Awadh, held by Janwar Rajputs whose head bore the title of Maharaja.

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Indian Royals in Sports

Indian Royals in Sports Sports in India are closely linked to culture, tradition, and society. Indian royals have played a significant role in developing and promoting sports. From polo and…

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Bajekan & Dhingsara Coat of Arms

Bajekan and Dhingsara form a Rathore estate in present-day Haryana, a rare example of a Rajput house from Marwar establishing itself on the edge of the Punjab plains.

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Dhurwai Coat of Arms

Dhurwai was one of the Hasht-Bhaiya jagirs – the estates of the "Eight Brothers" – a group of small Bundela feudatories near Jhansi under the Bundelkhand Agency of Central India.

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Bijawar Coat of Arms

Bijawar was a Bundela state of the Bundelkhand Agency, in present Chhatarpur district.

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Ajaigarh Coat of Arms

Ajaigarh was a Bundela state carved out of the dominions of Maharaja Chhatrasal of Panna.