indore (original) (raw)

As granted at Delhi in 1877:
Gules; two lances in saltire surmounted or, a horseman's sword pointed upwards argent, in chief three poppy beads proper seeded or. Crest; A bay horse trapped. Supporters: horses trapped proper. Motto: Prahomesho Labhya Shri Kartuh Praradhbat - Umesh (i.e. Lord Shiva) has said, success attends him who strives (or, is obtained by the efforts of the door.

STYLES & TITLES:
The ruling prince: Maharajadhiraj Raj Rajeshwar Sawai Shri (personal name) Holkar Bahadur, Maharaja of Indore, with the style of His Highness.
The Consort of the ruling prince: H.H. Maharani Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati (personal name) Sahiba, Maharani of Indore, with the style of Her Highness.
The Heir Apparent: Yuvaraj Shrimant (personal name) Holkar Bahadur.
The younger sons of the ruling prince: Maharajkumar Shrimant (personal name) Holkar Bahadur.
The unmarried daughters of the ruling prince: Maharajkumari Shrimant (personal name) Raje Sahib Holkar.
The married daughters of the ruling prince: Maharajkumari Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati (personal name) Raje Sahib (husband’s surname name).

RULES OF SUCCESSION:
Primogniture, the issue of legally recognized Mahratta wives taking precedence over others.

ORDERS & DECORATIONS:
See link below.