Emblems of the Indian states

Abstract

State symbols of the princely states of India during British rule.

Contents

Background -- Field of study -- Method -- Taxonomy of Indian state emblems -- The European coat of arms -- The proclamation Durbar -- Durbar arms -- Durbar variants -- Other British-style arms -- British-style crests -- Other uses of European heraldic style -- Mixed achievements -- Regimental-style emblems -- Emblems based on objects -- Emblems based on animals -- Emblems based on Hindu deities -- Emblems based on the sun or moon -- Emblems based on inscriptions -- Prince on a gaddi -- Classification and tabulation.