Raj Mahal Palace was built in 1729 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II for
his favorite wife, Maharani Chandra Kumar Ranawatiji, daughter of the Maharana
of Udaipur. The list of famous guests who have enjoyed the hospitality of
Rajmahal Palace includes Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Mrs. Jacqueline
Kennedy, Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
Continuing the tradition of Regal Hospitality, His Highness Maharaja Sawai
Bhawani Singh Ji converted Rajmahal Palace into a hotel in 1979. Today, Raj
Mahal Palace offers the guest a chance to relive the magical days of the
maharajas in full modern comfort.
History
Till recently, the spacious 14 room mansion of Raj Mahal, with its rosewood-
paneled library, billiards room, and the memorabilia of yesteryears, was the
home of a king.
It was converted into the official residence of the Resident Political
Officer of the Agent General of Rajputana in 1821. Cricket was played for the
first time in Jaipur on the front lawn of this residency that year. The
Residence, as the palace was then designated, became the center of
political activities.
The rooms in the East Wing and the spacious Billiard Room were built in 1948.
Then known as “Prince’s House" it was used as Janwasa during the
wedding of Princess Baiji Raj Premkumari of Jaipur, only daughter of Maharaja
Sawai Man Singh II, with M.K. Jaideep Singh of Baria. When Maharja Sawai Man
Singh II converted Rambagh Palace into a hotel in 1958, he shifted to Prince’s
House and renamed it Raj Mahal, using it as his residence till his passing away
in U.K. 1970.
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