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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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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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