Showing all 2 books
Rajasthan, the cradle of chivalry and the land of romance, evokes resplendent images of majestic forts and beautiful palaces. The food in Rajasthan, the land of princes, matches its cultural inheritance in architecture, crafts and music. The present-day state touches the borders of Punjab and Gujarat on one side and Haryana and Madhya Pradesh on the other. Its cuisine has been enriched by diversity of influences. There is a strong tradition of vegetarian repast, ...
The region designated Avadh is the heart of what was once known as the United Provinces- today's Uttar Pradesh. The taluqa, literally dependencies, originated when large estates were granted to loyal members of the retinue of Mughal Emperors and, later, the Nawab of Avadh. They were called taluqdar. In course of time, members of these landed aristocracies became identified in the popular mind with the rulers. They were addressed as nawab and raja, even though ...