What stands out in a study of India’s royalty is not all the fabulous wealth, extravagant lifestyles or legendary eccentricities. It’s the humanity. The delusions of grandeur, the hunger for validation, the aching paranoia. But also, the passion for poetry. The great love for animals. The steadfast loyalties. They were by no means perfect, our kings and queens. But in their yearning for immortality, they perfectly preserved the spirit of an era.
Realm of the Royals
Mighty empires of the past
