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Siba Coat of Arms
Siba was a small hill state of the Kangra region, a branch of the Katoch house.
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Sikar Coat of Arms
Sikar was the largest thikana of the Jaipur state, ruled by Shekhawat Rao Rajas.
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Sitamau Coat of Arms
Sitamau was a Rathore state of Malwa; the Natnagar Shodh Sansthan research library was founded by its prince Raghubir Singh.
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Umarkot Coat of Arms
Umarkot in the Thar of Sindh was ruled by Sodha Rajputs; the Mughal emperor Akbar was born in its fort in 1542.
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The Richest Royal Families of India: Then and Now
Introduction to Indian Royalty India has long been a land of kings, emperors, and dynasties. The stories of its royal families are woven into the very fabric of its rich…
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Photographers of Royal Families of India: Guardians of Regal Heritage Through the Lens
India’s royal families have long been admired for their timeless elegance, architectural treasures, courtly traditions, and deep cultural legacies. While historians document their stories through words, it is the royal…
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Raja Ravi Varma: The Painter Prince of Travancore
Raja Ravi Varma: The Painter Prince of Travancore Introduction Raja Ravi Varma, often hailed as the Painter Prince of Travancore, remains one of India’s most revered artists. His ability to…
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Bundi Coat of Arms
Bundi, in the south-east of Rajasthan, was the senior state of the Hada Chauhans, the clan that gave its name to the region of Haravati (Hadoti).
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The Royal Tea Culture: How Indian Royals Elevated the Art of Tea Drinking
Tea, often called the “elixir of life,” is a staple in Indian culture. Over time, Indian royals transformed tea drinking from a simple beverage into an experience of grandeur and…
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The Legacy of Indian Palaces: Architectural Marvels of Royalty
The Legacy of Indian Palaces: Architectural Marvels of Royalty Introduction India is home to some of the world’s most opulent and architecturally splendid palaces, each narrating tales of grandeur, history,…
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Bilaspur Coat of Arms
Bilaspur (Kahlur) was a Punjab Hill State ruled by a Chandel dynasty; much of its old capital now lies beneath the Gobind Sagar reservoir.
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Royal Desserts of India: Sweet Treats Fit for Kings and Queens
India, known for its rich cultural heritage, has a long history of royal culinary traditions. The desserts enjoyed by Indian kings and queens were often crafted with the finest ingredients,…
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Wadiyar dynasty
The Wadiyar (alternatively spelt Wodeyer or Odeyer) dynasty was a noble family descended from herders[1] in the Indian subcontinent that ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1950, with an interruption. They were a feudatory house under Vijayanagar Emperor, took advantage of…
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Maharaja of Nabha Sir Pratap Singh Malvendra Bahadur
Maharaja of Nabha Sir Pratap Singh Malvendra Bahadur Introduction Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh Malvendra Bahadur was a significant ruler of the Nabha Princely State, a prominent Sikh state in Punjab,…