Favourite Foods Of Famous Indian Rulers

By Tarishi Shrivastava August 6, 2024

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Dal Makhani of Maharaja Ranjit Singh

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Khichdi of Akbar the Great

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Shahi Tukda of Shah Jahan

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Puran Poli of Rani Laxmibai

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Baati of Maharana Pratap

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Mutton Biryani of Tipu Sultan

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Kuzhi Paniyaram of Raja Raja Chola I

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