Vendome Press, New York 1990, 120 pages ISBN: 9780865651227
A marvellously well-illustrated work using contemporary photographs. The chapters include: Life in Bikaner, Palaces Old and New, Shikar the Sport of Maharajas, Festivals and Worship, Viceregal Visits, Royal Alliances, A Rajput at War, the Golden Jubilee. During the long reign of Ganga Singh Bikaner was one of the most pro-British of Indian states, the Maharaja being an honorary a-d-c- to George V and leading troops abroad in defence of the empire on a number of occasions.
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