The Royal Rajputs (Pb)Who gathered the riches of Amber? When did Maharana Sanga loses his eye? Where was Mira Bai's home? For centuries, the genealogical memory of the Rajputs had been locked away by the Bhats, while the ballads sung by bards offered only a tantalising glimpse into the gallantry, honour and passion of the great dynasties of Rajasthan. The Royal Rajputs: Tales and Stranger Truths explores the scandals and intrigues, the power and ambition, the battles and

Centers around Rani's sacrifice for her husband

and it fires their imaginations

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propelling him to the pinnacle as the chief of naval staff of India

Kate Furnivall

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Vivid and realistic without being morbid