1. India's royal riches: The maharajas' opulent lifestyle

    India's royal riches: The maharajas' opulent lifestyle

    The word "maharaja" conjures up the image of a turbaned, bejewelled ruler, fabulously wealthy, fabulously powerful. It's no longer true. Not overtly. Maharajas are still wealthy, but they no longer rule kingdoms. They have not become entirely unpolitical, though.

  2. Best palace and fort hotels in India

    Best palace and fort hotels in India

    Full of history, culture and brilliant architecture, here's looking at some of the most exquisite fort and palace-turned-hotels in India.

  3. 'I Am Your Bapu': This Indian Maharaja Gave Refuge To Polish Children, Women During World War II

    'I Am Your Bapu': This Indian Maharaja Gave Refuge To Polish Children, Women During World War II

    Maharaja Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja was known as the Jam Saheb of Nawanagar heard about the plight of Polish children during the Second World War and arranged for their stay in Gujarat.