With their cutely curved ears they may appear purely decorative, but the Marwari warhorses were instrumental in shaping Indian history.
Trained to fight enemies on sword-wielding elephants and bred to withstand the crippling desert heat, their efforts on the battlefield were inextricably linked to the rise and fall of their royal Rajput masters.
Just as India's "Sons of Kings" in what is now Rajasthan were renowned for their bravery, loyalty and pride, so too were their beloved horses.
Opinions differ over the origin of the Marwari with some claiming that it is an ancient breed.
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