Introduction: the intelligence of tradition -- Structures of desire: an introduction to the court paintings of Rajasthan -- Interpreting style -- The formalities: form and function in Mewar ...

As India prepares for a caste-based census after nearly a century, a forgotten chapter from history is quietly resurfacing — one that shows caste counting didn't start with British colonial rulers, ...

Think of Rajputs, and images of a prestigious warrior culture and splendorous living immediately come to mind. Walk through India’s many museums and the most characteristic objects in the exhibits on ...

Detail, Krishna and his family admire a solar eclipse; F2017.13.5 This year, more than 200 Rajput and Pahari paintings from the prestigious Catherine Glynn Benkaim and Ralph Benkaim Collection have ...

Maharana Pratap's life and battles are remembered as a refusal to submit to Mughal authority. His story endures through ideas ...

Rajputs won the first battle of Tarain in 1191 against Ghori Ghori changed tactics and defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in 1192 Second battle opened North India to Turkic Delhi rule Did our AI summary help ...

Akbar's siege of Chittorgarh in 1567-68 marked a turning point Rajput defenders chose jauhar and saka over surrender Chittorgarh's fall symbolized Mughal power and Rajput resistance Did our AI summary ...