9-year-old Jaipur prince becomes Maharaja of Sirmaur
At the elegant Nahan Palace, the Raj Tilak (coronation) of the younger prince of Jaipur - Rajkumar Lakshya Raj Singh - was held on Wednesday morning reviving the memory of old regal splendour.
Jaipur's nine-year-old prince becomes Sirmaur Maharaja
Though the old feudal order is no more, the former royalties still like to follow certain rituals. In line with tradition, the nine-year-old prince of Jaipur, Rajkumar Lakshya Raj Singh is now the titular maharaja of Sirmaur, in the hills of Himachal Pradesh.
The Charming Museum Of Thakur Amar Singh
Few associated the tough Rajput thakur with reading till Kanota’s Amar Singh, also an Imperial Cadet Corps general, established the region’s first library in 1878. Now, his personal collection of books and photographs enter the public domain.
The 'unseen' Royal beauty: Stunning pictures of Gayatri Devi reveal her many roles as a wife, mother and fashion icon
It is highly unlikely that an address with a guest list reading Lord Mountbatten, Prince Charles and Jacqueline Kennedy needs a book to tell its worth to its prospective clients. But Rambagh Palace in Jaipur is more than just a luxury hotel. With a history dating back over two centuries, the palace was also the home of late Rajmata Gayatri Devi, described by Vogue as one of the most beautiful women in the world.
Young Royals of India
We all know who the young and hot royals around the world are but are hardly aware of the number of young royals that our country boasts of.
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A History of Jodhpurs
Tracing the history of the jodhpur from the game of polo in India to military uniform right through to modern leggings.
Warrior fort in rural Rajasthan to become boutique resort
Alila Hotels & Resorts is to convert a 230-year old fort in Rajasthan in to a 59-suite luxury resort.
Kumbhalgarh - The Gated Community Of The Rajputs
Known as the seat of Rajput valour and glory, the birthplace of the majestic Maharana Pratap and a splendid ode to Rajput architecture, Kumbhalgarh is away from the popular tourist haunts of Rajasthan.
Top 5 Indian Princesses
India is one of the few countries which has an extremely rich royal legacy.
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The princess diaries
Nona Walia meets the once-Princess of Bikaner to hear the story of how a dust allergy decided she would write the just-published history of her ancestors, The Maharajas of Bikaner.
