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Patiala’s Rajmata no more: Last farewell begins

Updated On Jul 25, 2017 01:04 PM IST
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Married at the age of 16 to Maharaja Yadvinder Singh, the young maharani played a very important role in the early education of her children at home. She also played a very active role in rescuing women from across the border soon after Partition. (HT File ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2017 01:04 PM IST

Married at the age of 16 to Maharaja Yadvinder Singh, the young maharani played a very important role in the early education of her children at home. She also played a very active role in rescuing women from across the border soon after Partition. (HT File )

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The last journey of a feisty Rajmata, who kept the Patiala royals relevant in politics despite the premature death of her husband. (Bharat Bhushan/HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2017 01:04 PM IST

The last journey of a feisty Rajmata, who kept the Patiala royals relevant in politics despite the premature death of her husband. (Bharat Bhushan/HT)

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Former Punjab chief minister Rajinder Kaur Bhattal arriving for the last rites in Patiala. (Bharat Bhushan/HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Former Punjab chief minister Rajinder Kaur Bhattal arriving for the last rites in Patiala. (Bharat Bhushan/HT)

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Former Union minister and son-in-law of late ‘Rajmata’ Mohinder Kaur, Natwar Singh, with his family. (Bharat Bhushan/HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Former Union minister and son-in-law of late ‘Rajmata’ Mohinder Kaur, Natwar Singh, with his family. (Bharat Bhushan/HT)

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Heightened security outside the Moti Bagh Palace as thousands of people poured in to pay their last respects. (Bharat Bhushan/HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Heightened security outside the Moti Bagh Palace as thousands of people poured in to pay their last respects. (Bharat Bhushan/HT)

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Congress leaders at the new Moti Bagh palace in Patiala. (Bharat Bhushan/HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Congress leaders at the new Moti Bagh palace in Patiala. (Bharat Bhushan/HT)

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