1952: MAHARAJA'S GUNS

The video discusses the role of a gunsmith and his armorer, who meticulously maintain firearms that are rarely used. It highlights the hereditary nature of certain jobs in princely states, passed down through generations. Despite many maharajas relinquishing a significant portion of their wealth to the Indian government, they receive annual salaries based on their former principalities' revenues. The Maharaja of Jaipur, for instance, maintains a staff, including an armorer, on his substantial salary.

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