A visit to Bikaner, Rajasthan

Emanuel · 15th January 2013, 09:46 AM

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.

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Emanuel · 15th January 2013, 09:49 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...

Emanuel · 15th January 2013, 09:54 AM

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The arms room proper...

Emanuel · 15th January 2013, 09:57 AM

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Emanuel · 15th January 2013, 09:59 AM

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Emanuel · 15th January 2013, 10:05 AM

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Gavin Nugent · 15th January 2013, 10:09 AM

Outstanding!!!

Thank you!!!!

Gavin

Dom · 15th January 2013, 03:03 PM

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

15th January 2013, 09:46 AM	#1
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	A visit to Bikaner, Rajasthan 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 Attached Images Last edited by Emanuel; 15th January 2013 at 10:13 AM.

15th January 2013, 09:49 AM	#2
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	P2 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... Attached Images Last edited by Emanuel; 15th January 2013 at 10:02 AM.

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Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	P3 The arms room proper... Attached Images

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Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Outstanding!!! Thank you!!!! Gavin

15th January 2013, 03:03 PM	#8
Dom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG) Posts: 1,142	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