Vintage Chronicles

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Rajputana Collective is proud to create an exclusive feature on the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls' School in Jaisalmer as told from the perspective of its foremost pioneer, Chaitanya Raj Singh Bhati.

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Rupeshwari Kumari Singh

Oct 14, 20226 min read

Kullu Dussehra with Dei Saab Rupeshwari Kumari Singh

Famed over the centuries for being India's most enigmatic celebration of Dussehra, Kullu's Dussehra remains as unique as it was 5...

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Sanjay Singh Badnor

Jun 29, 20225 min read

Bundi: The Legacy Continues...

The sleepy town of Bundi awoke with great anticipation on the morning of the Navsamvatsar. The 2nd of April, 2022 coincided with the...

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Urvashi Singh

Apr 8, 20224 min read

The Wool Road

Amongst the famous network of trade routes of the world, the Silk Road connecting China, Central Asia and India is undoubtedly the most...

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The Rajtilak at the KotahGarh : A Photo Essay

Sanjay Singh Badnor

Mar 26, 20224 min read

The Rajtilak at the KotahGarh : A Photo Essay

The recent Rajtilak at Kotah heralded royal revelry, fanfare and pageantry that were truly reminiscent of an era gone by. Following the...

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A personal tribute to Late Raja Sahib Virbhadra Singhji of Rampur Bushahr

Urvashi Singh

Jul 14, 20213 min read

A personal tribute to Late Raja Sahib Virbhadra Singhji of Rampur Bushahr

On July 8th, 2021, Himachal Pradesh and the rest of India awoke to a day of mourning. Their ever-reigning Raja Virbhadra Singhji of...

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History Reinvented: KARAN MAHAL, SRINAGAR

Urvashi Singh

Jan 18, 20213 min read

History Reinvented: KARAN MAHAL, SRINAGAR

The charming European style villa that is perched upon Srinagar’s Shankaracharya Hill overlooking the Dal Lake is no ordinary mansion....

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Sanjay Singh Badnor

Nov 16, 20203 min read

H.H. Maharaja Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar in Conversation with Sanjay Singh Badnor

On 28th May, 2015, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja, the grand- nephew of the late Maharaja Shrikantadatta Narsihmaraja Wadiyar was...

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RIDING THE WHITE ELEPHANT: ROBERT HUBER'S ODYSSEY WITH SAFED HAATHI

Urvashi Singh

Oct 6, 20204 min read

RIDING THE WHITE ELEPHANT: ROBERT HUBER'S ODYSSEY WITH SAFED HAATHI

If one pictures the dreamers who voyaged into India through the hippie trail, the last image to muster is that of a member of an...

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THE UNSUNG HERO: Maharaj Madhusudan Singhji of Danta by Khyati Singh

Urvashi Singh

Jun 5, 20204 min read

THE UNSUNG HERO: Maharaj Madhusudan Singhji of Danta by Khyati Singh

In my mother tongue, 'Nanosa' means grandfather. I was brought up in front of his eyes, and have been staying with him ever since. He's...

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Remembering Rao Gopal Singhji: the Freedom Fighting Forefather of Kharwa

Urvashi Singh

Nov 26, 20194 min read

Remembering Rao Gopal Singhji: the Freedom Fighting Forefather of Kharwa

During the British Raj in India, several Rajput kings, princes and chieftains are known to have lent support to the nationalist movement...

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DR. KARAN SINGH OF JAMMU & KASHMIR: An Idealist Ahead of His Times

Urvashi Singh

Aug 1, 20181 min read

DR. KARAN SINGH OF JAMMU & KASHMIR: An Idealist Ahead of His Times

A celebrated statesman, scholar, philosopher, philanthropist and poet, Dr. Karan Singh stands as amongst the last few remnants of a...

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Digitalising Antiquities with ABHINAY RATHORE

Urvashi Singh

Aug 1, 20185 min read

Digitalising Antiquities with ABHINAY RATHORE

It all started back in 2004. Professor L.S. Rathore, the then-Vice Chancellor of the Jodhpur National University was writing one of his...

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Remembering the Literary Marvels of Late Major General AMAR SINGHJI of KANOTA

Urvashi Singh

Feb 1, 20180 min read

Remembering the Literary Marvels of Late Major General AMAR SINGHJI of KANOTA

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Vintage Canine Culture: Dogs and Kennels of Indian Royals with BHUMENDRA PAL SINGH of AWAGARH

Urvashi Singh

Aug 1, 20178 min read

Vintage Canine Culture: Dogs and Kennels of Indian Royals with BHUMENDRA PAL SINGH of AWAGARH

Royalty's relationship with dogs in India goes back to mythical times. Dogs in Hindu mythology and royal history are easy to trace for...

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Vintage Automobile Curation: Autobahn Rajputana

Urvashi Singh

Aug 1, 201712 min read

Vintage Automobile Curation: Autobahn Rajputana

In a bygone era where only a finite number of Fiats, Ambassadors and Heralds paraded the deserted Indian roads, P.V. Narasimha Rao’s...

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Rana Ceremonial Attire & Ornaments: Remnants of a Bygone Era with PARAKRAM SJB RANA

Urvashi Singh

Aug 1, 20175 min read

Rana Ceremonial Attire & Ornaments: Remnants of a Bygone Era with PARAKRAM SJB RANA

Since time immemorial, the ceremonial pomp and glamour of Rajput weddings, coronations and gatherings have been complimented by the sheer...

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