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The fort of Chittorgarh stands elevated over a 180 meter high hillock and covers a massive area of 700 acres. The antiquity of Chittorgarh is difficult to trace, but it is believed to have been built by the Maurya rulers in the 7th century AD.
Chittorgarh: The Braveheart of Rajputana is yet another attempt to capture the essence of this magnificent fort and record and acknowledge the deeds of courage and valour of its inhabitants. Many books have been written on ...
Rajmata Gayatri Devi...Enduring Grace traces the life and times of one of the most admired icons of modern India. Educated in England, Switzerland and Shantiniketan, Gayatri Devi of Cooch Behar, ‘the princess from the east’, became the third wife of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur. In a tradition-bound set-up, she participated in religious ceremonies, played tennis with male partners, went swimming and horse riding, and did not miss a single ...
In the Royal Kitchens of Rajasthan, as well as other states, food was very serious business and raised to the level of an art form. Located in the Palaces, were the Rasowaras, or Kitchen Departments, that took care of the daily needs of the Palace and had some of the best cooks working to prepare exotic dishes for the Maharajas, Maharanis and their guests. There were cooks for different meals and occasions; there were cooks who specialised in making traditional ...