The teen maharani of Baroda who pulled off a political coup
Tanhibai was a young girl when she was married off to the maharajah of Baroda in the 1860s. As Maharani Jamnabai, she was an indomitable queen.
We should aim for Sams and Sagats for top brass
Media reports indicated that government intends to adopt merit as the new criteria for selection of top leadership in armed forces. This assertion itself is baffling to say the least and likely motivation could be...
500th Birth Anniversary of Maharana Udai Singh II; 53rd Custodian of House of Mewar
Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, The City Palace, Udaipur is celebrating 500th Birth Anniversary of Maharana Udai Singh II (r. 1537-1572 CE), 53rd Custodian of House of Mewar, on 17th September 2021 as per Bhadrapad Shukla Ekadashi VS 2078. Life Sketch of Maharana Udai Singh II Maharana Udai Singh was a freedom fighter.
Indian Maharaja Who Saved Hundred Of Polish People During WW2 When The World Refused To Help
It’s amazing how a ruler who lived so far away from Poland earned the respect and honour of the country and is still remembered today. Here’s the story of the Maharaja of Jamnagar in Gujarat, who saved some 1,000 Polish children when many countries refused to give them shelter during World War II.
Imperial Pratihars: India’s glorious chapter forgotten in history books
At a time when Arab imperialism was growing in the Middle-East region and Central Asia in the seventh century, they couldn’t make much headway beyond Sindh in the Indian subcontinent.
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From Across the Thar: The Princess Padmini Amarkot Story
In an interview, the princess talks about moving from India to Pakistan after getting married, being trolled online and her hopes for the future.
Retracing the hill kingdoms
To empower Himalayan women, Supreme Court advocate-turned-activist Megha B. Purohit launched an NGO and invited Sudarshana Kumari, who is helping Himachali women to be financially independent, to speak on their behalf.
An Indian miniature that sparks maximum pleasure
The color and detail in this painting of a prize stallion being presented at a royal court in Rajasthan will blow you away.
The visionary warrior Sagat Singh
Some people are born to lead, but even these born warrior leaders must learn professionalism in modern warfare before they can successfully lead men in battle. Sagat was one such man.
From the royal family of Jaipur to the Pataudi clan, here’s how Indian royals continue to live a luxurious life
Through the centuries, Royal families around the world have remained in the limelight for various reasons - good and bad. The Indian royals are no different and continue to live a life of luxury and stature even in today's time. With the 26th amendment to the Constitution of India in July 1971, a lot changed for the Indian royalty. Many privileges were lost.
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