The Cartier Emerald Necklace of Maharani Gayatri Devi
Known for her love of chiffon sarees, Maharani Gayatri Devi also possessed an exceptional jewellery collection. One of the jewels from her collection was the iconic Cartier emerald necklace, blending Mughal craftsmanship with Art Deco design in a striking hybrid piece.
Maharani who donated 600kg gold in India-China war passes away
Maharani Kamsundari Devi of the Darbhanga royal family passed away on Monday at the age of 96. She had been unwell for several days. Her death has revived discussion about the historic Darbhanga Raj, known for its deep contributions to India’s freedom movement, education, culture, and national crises, yet largely missing from modern history.
At 27, Jaipur's Titular Maharaja Is Reviving A 300-year Past To Build The City's Future
Travel+Leisure India & South Asia takes an exclusive look at the young royal’s mission to boldly reimagine Jaipur for a new generation.
Inside The House Of Jaipur: The Lavish Lives Of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II’s Descendants
A glimpse into the House of Jaipur — from the legacy of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II to the Rs 3,000 crore City Palace they still call home. This feature explores the glamorous lives, powerful Maharanis, vast heritage assets and the modern pressures faced by young Maharaja Padmanabh Singh as he balances polo, palaces, politics and preservation in a changing world.
Maharaja Ganga Singh’s project brought Sutlej water and reshaped western Rajasthan farming for generations.
Today marks a century since the foundation of the Gang Canal was laid—a landmark project brought to life through the foresight and determination of Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner. The canal not only transformed the desert landscape of north-west Rajasthan but also inspired the concept of the Indira Gandhi Canal, which today supplies drinking water to two crore people. | Today marks a century since the foundation of the Gang Canal was laid, a landmark project brought to life through the foresight and determination of Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner.
Devraj Singh: The Indian-Thai Grandson of Maharani Gayatri Devi and Sawai Man Singh II, the Last Ruling Maharaja of Jaipur
Born to Jagat Singh and Thai royal Princess Rajawongse Priyanandana Rangsit, Devraj Singh grew up between Bangkok and Jaipur, immersed in a unique blend of Indian and Thai royal culture. He entered the public eye during the long inheritance dispute over the Jaipur estate, valued at around ₹15,000 crore.,
The royal custodian of Alwar
In love with the arts, this young princess seeks to bring Alwar on Rajasthan’s tourist map and restore the stunning paintings of Bundi. In her first-ever photo shoot for a magazine, she gives HELLO! a peek into her life and regal home.
Israel remembers the Good Maharaja who saved children in World War-II
A statue of Maharaja Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji, the Jam Saheb of Nawanagar, was unveiled at Moshav Nevatim in southern Israel to honour his extraordinary humanitarian act of rescuing hundreds of Polish children — including Jewish orphans — during World War II. The Indian ruler, affectionately
Maharani Shanta Devi of Baroda: The Untold Story of a Progressive Indian Queen
A compassionate and progressive royal, Maharani Shanta Devi devoted her life to women’s upliftment, education and public health in Baroda. Despite the setback of her husband marrying again, she continued her reforms and relief work with dignity, leaving behind a powerful yet often overlooked legacy of service.
Living Life Queen Size: Inside the Lavish World of India’s Most Glamorous Maharanis, From 100 Ferragamo Shoes to a Gold Tongue Cleaner
Before India bid farewell to its monarchs, maharanis lived in a world of unimaginable splendour. Between Parisian couture, jewellery pieces fit for goddesses, and palatial indulgence, they turned luxury into a way of life the world still remembers.
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