‘Vogue Arabia’ pays ode to India
The July/August 2022 edition features on the cover Sawai Padmanabh Singh, the Maharaja of Jaipur
Mohan Niwas Palace is a delight for lovers of Architecture and Wildlife
Mohan Palace was the architectural outpouring of Raja Bhartendra Singh Ju Deo, who helmed the Panna State’s Forest and Police Department. He was overwhelmed by the United Kingdom’s Windsor Manor, where he fell in love with its architecture and decided to recreate it in the princely state of Panna.
Musings of an intrepid Dogra
Meteoric Rise of Gulab Singh At the tender age of 16, he distinguished in the ‘Battle of Gumat’. Impressed by his swordsmanship, Sardar Hukam Singh, the invading Sikh Chief, narrated the story of his prowess to Maharaja Ranjit Singh for which the emperor rewarded him by appointing as Sawar...
How do modern-day Indian royals make a living?
From acting and activism to hospitality and renewable energy, five royal descendants are putting their influence to good use
12th Jun, 2022 Read more...
Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV birth anniversary: Lesser-known facts about 'Rajarshi' of Mysore Kingdom
Mysore became the first state to produce hydroelectric power not only in India but in all of Asia in 1902 under Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV's reign.
Remembering Rao Gopal Singhji: Freedom Fighting Forefather of Kharwa
During the British Raj in India, several Rajput kings, princes and chieftains are known to have lent support to the nationalist movement against the colonisers. Most Rajputs exercised their prudence by contributing to the freedom movement on the one hand while maintaining diplomatic ties with the British on the other.
India’s Five Most Eligible Royal Scions
They are first in line to inheriting centuries old royal heritage. They are privy to the finest education and cordon bleu citizens of democratic India. Above all, they are very evolved and intelligent young men who are guarding their legacy with élan. Let’s meet five handsome and hugely eligible men of Princely India.
3rd Jun, 2022 Read more...
Maharana Pratap: One of the greatest patriot kings of the world
Maharana Pratap was one of the most perfect kings to have ever existed surpassing the expansionist and greedy kings like Alexander, Ashoka, and Akbar.
Tram in Poland named after the two Indian kings for sheltering Polish children during Word War II
The Tram is interestingly named ‘Dobry Maharaja’ (Good Maharajas) recognising the work of Maharajas of Jamnagar & Kolhapur during WWII
Why Maharana Pratap Jayanti is being celebrated on June 2 and not May 9 in Rajasthan?
Maharana Pratap Jayanti was celebrated in many parts of the country on May 9 this year, but it was not observed in his home state of Rajasthan on the said date. This led to a lot of confusion among people over the birth date of the 16th century Mewar king.
