A royal history of Kings, Queens, Nizams and Maharajas, make India the home to a number
of majestic palaces. These palaces redefine the word luxury, royalty and grandeur and
provide a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of the country. Let’s take a look at top
10 royal palaces in India.
10. Bangalore palace Built by the Wodeyar Dynasty in 1887, the
Tudor style architecture and magnificent wood carvings are second to none. The beautiful
architecture of this palace is believed to have been inspired by Windsor Castle of London.
9. Falaknuma palace, Hyderabad also known as the Mirror of the sky, was once
the home of the famous Kohinoor and Jacob Diamonds. It was built by Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra,
in 1893. The Falaknuma palace is a rare blend of Italian and Tudor architecture
8. Rambagh Palace, Jaipur Originally built in 1835, Rambagh Palace has
stepped gracefully through many royal transitions. The palace retains its elaborate splendour,
extravagant decor and elaborate Mughal Gardens.
7. Hawa Mahal, Jaipur This beautiful palace was constructed in 1799
by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. True to it’s name which means palace of winds it
has 953 windows. The main intention behind the construction of the Mahal was to provide
royal women a view of everyday life through the windows, as they never appeared in public.
6. Lake Palace, Udaipur Lying on a 4 acre natural island on Lake Pichola,
this exquisite palace is like a pearl that emerges from the placid waters of the lake.
It was built between 1743 and 1746 under the direction of the Maharana Jagat Singh
II and is regarded as the most romantic hotel in India.
5. City Palace, Jaipur Built between 1729 and 1732, initially by
Sawai Jai Singh II, this palace complex consists of many buildings like Chandra Mahal & Mubarak
Mahal. A part of it, is converted into a museum but the largest part is still the royal residence.
4. Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jodhpur With 347-rooms, this spectacular palace is
one of the largest private residences in the world. It was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh
in 1943 to provide employment to thousands of people during the time of famine.
3. Laxmi Vilas Palace, Varodara Constructed in 1890, by Maharaja Sayyajirao
Gaekwad III, it is one of the biggest palaces in the world with size of 4 times that of Buckingham palace.
2. UdaiVilas Palace, Udaipur In a city of majestic palaces and beautiful
lakes lies Udaipur's Udaivilas, a place where those who believe there is no such thing as
too much luxury will feel right at home. It was also voted as the best hotel in 2015 in a readers survey.
1. Mysore Palace, Mysore The beauty of this palace is beyond what words
could describe. Build in 1912 by the royal family of Mysore, this breath-taking palace
is one of the most beautiful buildings and one of the most visited tourist places in
India. It has beautiful architecture all around and is a sight to behold.
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