SoCultures Magazine 2018 SoCultures Magazine Jan-Feb 2019 | Page 51

ROYAL GRANDEUR MAJESTIC BISSAU It was one sunny, bright day of winters. A typical day filled with lots of cheerful sunshine. SoCultures visited Bissau Palace on one such bright, sunny day.  Beautiful Bissau Palace is in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Jaipur, also known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan. A rich and vibrant Jaipur represents not only the illustrious history of brave royals but also is home to the palatial palaces, picturesque Havelies, colourful markets and graceful monuments. They stand tall, graceful as their magnificent architecture, art and culture IT’S THE BEAUTY OF HERITAGE! "You don't stumble upon your heritage. It's there, just waiting to be explored and shared." Said Robbie Robertson. Bissau, was founded in 1746, is a prominent thikana (A thikana is the state or more often estate of a Thakur) of the Jaipur state. Thakur is an Indian feudal title in several Indian languages literally meaning “Lord” in Rajasthan. 51SOCULTURES JAN-FEB2019