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Hi everyone,
Last November I had the chance to do a very quick 5-night tour of Rajasthan, passing through some of the major fort cities. Among Jaipur, the "Pink City", Jaisalmer the "Golden City", and Jodphur the "Blue City" I got to see Bikaner. I won't get into any history or background of this fine Rajput city, it's all a Google or Wiki click away. I will share some pretty pictures though. If you liked the Chowmahalla Palace arms collection you'll love this one ![]() The Bikaner palace fortress is the only one of Rajasthan major forts not built on a hill. It's a lovely mix of impressive fortifications, delicate stonework, kattars, gorgeous artwork, magnificent architecture, an armoury that includes an airplane, kattars, elephant-mounted guns, swords of all kinds, kattars, camel-mounted guns, kattars, monkey-mounted guns, and some kattars as well. Warning, this is a photo-intensive thread. Grab a coffee, drink, go make a sandwitch, while this loads ![]() Apologies for some of the bad quality shots. The rooms were not always well lit and I was in a bit of a hurry. E Last edited by Emanuel; 15th January 2013 at 10:13 AM. |
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By the way, the two swords of Maharaja Padam Singh Ji are enormous. The basket-hilt tulwar on the right with lotus-bulb pommel has an extremely thick guard and a 1-inch-wide blade. The audio tour mentioned something about him having been freakishly strong... Last edited by Emanuel; 15th January 2013 at 10:02 AM. |
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The arms room proper... |
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Outstanding!!!
Thank you!!!! Gavin |
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Hi Emanuel
this is not my field, but I was taken by the magic of this nice photos ![]() but for those interested, it's a very nice compilation for a chance to authenticate an edged weapons from that country the vast range of appearance for the blades, in a same family of knives is impressive thanks for this virtual, and very attractive trip all the best à + Dom |
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