The black stallion goes back to the story of “Chetak,” an Indian warhorse that – due to his swiftness and his instincts – saved the life of Maharana Pratap Singh during a battle in 1576. Since then, the story has been told and retold in India, and the animal has been revered for its faithfulness. To commemorate the ninth birthday of his son, the current Maharajah of Jaipur had a magnificent bridle made of rubies, emeralds, and diamonds fashioned for his favorite horse. It is still shown to the people of Jaipur once a year.