Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad hails from the Wankaner royal family. Wankaner was a princely state of the Jhala dynasty, located in the Morbi district of Gujarat.
New Delhi: Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani owns one of the most luxurious mansions across the world. Antilia, a 27-story skyscraper in Mumbai, stands among the world’s most expensive private residences. Valued at Rs 15,000 crore, Mukesh Ambani’s home is nothing less than a grand palace. However, today in this article, we will tell you about a woman who lives in an even more luxurious house than Antilia.
The Palace is Worth Rs 25,000 Crore
Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad, the wife of Maharaja Samarjitsinh Gaekwad of Baroda, resides in the grand Laxmi Vilas Palace. According to the reports, the value of their home is Rs 25,000 crore. Maharaja Samarjitsinhrao Gaekwad is the 16th Maharaja of Baroda, having ascended to the royal throne in 2012. They also have two daughters—Shrimant Maharajkumari Padmaja Raje Gaekwad, born on November 17, 2006, and Shrimant Maharajkumari Narayani Raje Gaekwad, born on August 11, 2008.
All you need to know about Laxmi Vilas Palace:
- Laxmi Vilas Palace, located in Vadodara, Gujarat, is also known as Baroda Palace.
- The architecture of the Gaekwad royal family is truly a sight to behold.
- Spread across 700 acres (approximately 30,492,000 square feet), this palace is four times larger than the Buckingham Palace
- It has 170 rooms, a stunning garden, a stable, a swimming pool, and even a private golf course.
- Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III built the palace in 1890 at a cost of Rs 27 lakh (equivalent to £180,000 at the time).
- The construction was overseen by British architect Major Charles Mant.
Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad:
Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad hails from the Wankaner royal family. Wankaner was a princely state of the Jhala dynasty, located in the Morbi district of Gujarat. Her father, Dr. M.K. Ranjitsinh Jhala, renounced his royal title to appear for the UPSC exam and later became an IAS officer. After completing her graduation with a B.A. (Honors) in History, Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad worked with The Indian Express.
