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History Of World No 1 Hotel Rambagh Palace Jaipur 

29 MAY, 2023

Amrutha Pagad

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TripAdvisor recently announced its ranking of the world's best hotels in the world. And a gem from India has taken the first spot. 

World no 1 hotel

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Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, managed by Taj-Tata Group, has been ranked World's No 1 Hotel by TripAdvisor for 2023.

rambagh palace jaipur

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The luxurious hotel spanning 47 acres offers 78 stunningly restored grand luxury rooms and suites which were once the Jaipur Maharaja's abode. 

5-star hotel

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Rambagh Palace has quite the humble origins. It consisted of only a small garden house built in 1835 for the Queen's favourite handmaiden.   

history of the palace

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In 1887, it was converted into a hunting lodge for Maharaja Thakur Sawai Madho Singh, as it was surrounded by a forest back in the day.

served as a hunting lodge 

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The area was developed into the palace it is today during the 20th century. It later became the primary residence of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II. 

20th century expansion

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The famed Maharani Gayatri Devi, Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II's third wife, also resided in the palace. 

famous residents

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Rambagh was the Jaipur Royalty's residence till 1957, when it was first converted into hotels owned by the royal family. 

converted into hotels

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In 1972, the palace's management was handed over to Tata Group's Taj Hotels.  

TAJ TAKEOVER

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The dispute over Gayatri Devi's residence on Rambagh Palace grounds - Lily Pool - continues, with ties to the Thai royal family.    

PROPERTY DISPUTES