These 5 luxurious palaces of India compete with Scindia’s 4000 crore palace, you will get the feeling of a king here

Magnificent Royal Palaces in India: India has been divided into kingdoms and royal families for a long time. From north to south and east to west, many dynasties have been a part of Indian history. Even though monarchy has ended in the country, the grand and glorious history of the royal families still attracts people. After independence, gradually the palaces of many royal families have now been opened to the public. Whether it is Maharaj Jyotiraditya Scindia’s 4000 crore Jai Vilas Palace or the famous Mysore Palace of Mysore, people come to see these luxurious palaces with great interest. Stories of royal splendor can still be seen in these palaces. If you also have a hobby of seeing history closely and you also want to visit these royal palaces, then know about such palaces whose dazzle will surprise you.

1. Jai Vilas Palace: Jai Vilas Palace is considered the pride of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. Jyotiraditya Scindia’s mother Rajmata Madhavi Lata used to live in this 400-room palace. The total cost of this luxurious palace built in 1874 is estimated to be Rs 4,000 crore. If you want to come here from Delhi, you can reach here after a drive of 7 to 8 hours. This 19th century palace beautifully displays Italian and Tuscan architecture. 25 rooms of this palace have been converted into Jiwaji Rao Scindia Museum.

2. Ranjit Vilas Palace : It is built in Rajkot, Gujarat. It was built by Maharaja Amar Singh. This historical palace is built on a high hill in front of the city. In 1907, Raja Amar Singh built this palace and named it after his friend Ranjit Singh. This palace is spread over 225 acres and its grandeur is worth seeing. This palace has now been converted into a heritage hotel.

3. Mysore Palace: Mysore Palace is also known as Amba Vilas Palace. Called the official residence of the royal family of Mysore, the Wadiyar dynasty, it is built in Indo-Saracenic style. Built in 1912, the cost of this palace was Rs 41.47 lakh in that era. This palace has excellent and beautiful carvings, interiors and a luxurious Darbar Hall. If you want to visit this palace, then the best time to come here is between October to February.

4. Lake Palace: Rajasthan is a state where many kings and princes ruled for years. Here you will get to see many luxurious palaces. One of these palaces is ‘Lake Palace’ which is built on Pichola Lake. In this palace, you will see the workmanship of white marble. This marble is so beautiful and of high quality that you will feel that you are walking on water and not on stone. Built in the 18th century, this palace was the summer palace of the royal family of Mewar. It took 3 years to build this palace. This palace has now been converted into a luxury hotel. Let us tell you that Aamir Khan’s daughter Ayra Khan was also married in this palace of Rajasthan.

5. Rajwada Palace: It was built by the rulers of the Holkar dynasty. In 1747, Malhar Rao Holkar, the founder of the Holkar dynasty, built this mansion. Built in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, this mansion is very popular among tourists. When you see this palace from the front, it will look like a crown. At night, when colorful light falls on the walls of the palace, this royal palace glows with those lights.

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