Armande Vallee, Polish artist and interior decorator who painted the exquisite frescoes in Indrajit-Padmini Mahal (Vadia Palace), Rajpipla

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Armande Vallee, Polish artist and interior decorator who painted the exquisite frescoes in Indrajit-Padmini Mahal (Vadia Palace), Rajpipla Indrajit-Padmini Mahal, also known as Vadia Palace, is a marvel of architecture and one of the iconic palaces of India. Located in the erstwhile royal town of Rajpipla, now the headquarters of Narmada district, Indrajit-Padmini Mahal was …

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