Rajasthan or Rajputana , the land of Maharajas , brings alive the glory and splendor of the past where feudal maharajas ruled their individual states with absolute powers of a sovereign ! Now these same Maharajas, Thakurs, Feudal lords bring to the world the old charm and splendor by throwing open their Palaces, Forts, Havelis, Castles, Rawlas and other monuments to the people to enjoy the same glorious past with them. The old specter is revived by them along with the culture, music, dances, customs and all other aspects of a bygone era for the benefit of the present modern generations !