The Modernist Maharajas tells the story of the remarkable travels of the dynamic royal couple, the Maharaja and Maharani of Indore, who lived their lives against the circumstances of the 20th century’s revolutionary changes. The story tells about the power and creativity of maharaja, from their early years in the Age, when they hung out with Hollywood stars, to the building of the ground-breaking Manik Bagh palace. A look into the couple’s creative outlook may be seen in their strong engagement with European designers such as Le Corbusier and their imaginative commissions for a private train, airplane, and more. This fascinating tour through a princely history that rejected tradition and embraced the avant-garde is provided by this examination of the Modernist Maharajas.
The Modernist Maharajas
