An intereting site for the lovers of Indian military history and culture

Stan S. · 17th April 2012, 03:19 AM

While browsing the web researching Indian khandas, I stumbled up this very interesting site with heraldic symbols and history of many Indian states and provinces. Interestingly enough, it appears that various forms of knighthood were often granted to Indian rullers by the Brittish crown. I guess this was done to legitamize the authority of these individuals when India was still a colony.

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I find these heraldic crests to be absolutely facinating - they are drawn in a clearly European style but with certain elements being distinctly Indian (i. e. elephants and leopards instead of heraldic lions and gryphons, presence of katars, shamshirs, and khandas, mottos written in Punjabi, Hindi, etc). Very cool stuff!

kahnjar1 · 17th April 2012, 06:13 AM

Hi Stan,
That is one interesting site!! Not my area of collecting but certainly of interest for historical purposes and information in general. Thanks for posting.
Stu

spiral · 17th April 2012, 09:38 AM

Excelent resource, Thank you!

Spiral

17th April 2012, 03:19 AM	#1
Stan S. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 227	An intereting site for the lovers of Indian military history and culture While browsing the web researching Indian khandas, I stumbled up this very interesting site with heraldic symbols and history of many Indian states and provinces. Interestingly enough, it appears that various forms of knighthood were often granted to Indian rullers by the Brittish crown. I guess this was done to legitamize the authority of these individuals when India was still a colony. LINK I find these heraldic crests to be absolutely facinating - they are drawn in a clearly European style but with certain elements being distinctly Indian (i. e. elephants and leopards instead of heraldic lions and gryphons, presence of katars, shamshirs, and khandas, mottos written in Punjabi, Hindi, etc). Very cool stuff!

17th April 2012, 06:13 AM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	Hi Stan, That is one interesting site!! Not my area of collecting but certainly of interest for historical purposes and information in general. Thanks for posting. Stu

17th April 2012, 09:38 AM	#3
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Excelent resource, Thank you! Spiral