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Rajasthan evokes images of erstwhile royalty – polo-playing princes and beautiful
princesses who captured their hearts. The history of Rajasthan – or ‘Rajputana’
as it was once called – is rich with legendary tales of love and valour.
For nearly two centuries, the Rambagh Palace has been home to generations of royals.
Built in 1835 on a modest scale for the queen’s favourite handmaiden Kesar Badaran,
it was later refurbished as a royal guesthouse and hunting lodge. In 1925, Rambagh
was converted into a palace, and became the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur.
The ‘Jewel of Jaipur’ as it is fondly called, remained the home of the Jaipur royal
family until 1957, when it was first converted into a luxury hotel by Maharaja Sawai
Man Singh II. But it wasn’t until 1972 that Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces took
over the reins. It is now the ‘jewel in the crown’ among the authentic palaces of
the Taj in India.
In the finest tradition of Rajput hospitality, the Rambagh Palace offers its guests
a taste of royal living – a luxury and extravagance that was once the sole preserve
of kings. Its elegantly appointed rooms, marbled corridors and majestic gardens
echo with history, and every corner has a story to tell.
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