Gayatri Devi: The Modern Maharani

Jul 29, 2009, 18:20 PM IST
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A young Gayatri, an epitome of beauty.

A young Gayatri, an epitome of beauty.

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At her wedding with Sawai Man Singh of Jaipur.

At her wedding with Sawai Man Singh of Jaipur.

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Seen here with husband Man Singh and son Jagat.

Seen here with husband Man Singh and son Jagat.

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Maharani stands with husband Sawai Man Singh II in front of their palace.

Maharani stands with husband Sawai Man Singh II in front of their palace.

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Maharani campaigning for her constituency on behalf of the Swatantra Party.

Maharani campaigning for her constituency on behalf of the Swatantra Party.

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With Jackie Kennedy.

With Jackie Kennedy.

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With Prince Charles during one of his visits to India.

With Prince Charles during one of his visits to India.

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Rajmata at her Rambagh Palace residence in Jaipur.

Rajmata at her Rambagh Palace residence in Jaipur.

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The fashion icon at a fashion show 'Khadi for Fashion' by Raghavendra Rathore held in 2002.

The fashion icon at a fashion show 'Khadi for Fashion' by Raghavendra Rathore held in 2002.

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Gayatri Devi at an event by 'Arisia' to honour her.

Gayatri Devi at an event by 'Arisia' to honour her.

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One of her last pictures.

One of her last pictures.