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@Pluksa_
an aesthete with tweets on history and art.
May 13, 2024 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
In A. Br. VII.17, Viswamitra is addressed as "Rajputra" by Sunahshepa.

1 of 5 Image The anukramaṇikā confirms that Viswamitra was the son of Gathi (who was himself the Indra)

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Aug 1, 2023 • 25 tweets • 13 min read
The genuineness of the letter mentioned, by Shahji to Adil Shah is extremely doubtful.

Acc. to the judgement by Madras High Court in the case of
Maharaja Of Kolhapur vs S. Sundaram Ayyar And Ors :

The family of Tanjore (estd. by Shivaji's brother Ekoji) are Shudras.

1 of 22 Image A few more Snippets from the judgement.

"There is little or no difference, so far as caste is concerned between Maharathas and Kunbi."

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Jun 13, 2023 • 18 tweets • 4 min read
"Shall the flesh survive when the soul is gone?"

It is indeed worthy of praise that there is still a tribe of warriors with their love stories, sagas of Chivalry and songs of Sacrifice always resounding in immortality.

1 of 16 Jauhar Painting by Raja R... Jauhar/ Johar, is performed by the womenfolk of a noble race (Mainly Rajputs) in order to save their chastity and dignity from getting corrupted by barbaric hordes.

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Jun 12, 2023 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Raja Bhawan Palce, Bhinga State of Bissen Taluqdars, Shrawasti, Uttar Pradesh.

The Bhinga State at first, belonged to Janawar Rajputs. The power of the state transferred to Bissen Rajput Bhawani Singh (younger son of Raja Gonda), close to the 17th century.

1 of 5 Image By the 17th Century, the Janawar Rajput Raja of the state was very displeased by the frequent raids of Banjaras. Unable to control it, he gave the possession of the state to Bissen Rajkumar Bhawani Singhji (due to his matrimonial alliance with Gonda State).

2 of 5 Genealogical Table of Gonda...
Jun 12, 2023 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Umargarh Haveli, Etah, Uttar Pradesh : Home of Jadaun Rajput Zamindars.

Umargarh estate has been one of the oldest states of Jadaun Rajputs in Jalesar pargana.

1 of 5 Image The estate of Umargarh is directly connected to the Rajgharana of Jaipur.

Maharajadhiraj Sawai Madho Singhji II was married to the daughter (called as Jadaunji) of Rao BuddhaPal Singhji of Umargarh.

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May 22, 2023 • 25 tweets • 7 min read
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚.

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1 of 24 Image The battle of Bayana is said to be the last great triumph in the brilliant career of Maharana Sanga.

A clash between the two remarkable generals of time & champions of their respective faiths, where both recognised their adversary's eminence.

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May 3, 2023 • 26 tweets • 7 min read
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐀𝐉𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐇 𝐁𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐀 : 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐄

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1 of 25 Image In 1698, The Mughals under the command of the faujdar of Carnatic, Zulfikar Khan (commander of the siege of Gingee), were successful in capturing the Fort of Gingee.

After the capture, Zulfikar entrusted the Jaghir of Gingee to one Gassafar Khan in 1698.

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