Rambagh Palace
Rambagh Palace was originally built in 1835 and has gone through many royal transitions: from the home of the queen’s favorite handmaiden to royal guesthouse and hunting lodge, and later as the residence of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II and his queen, Maharani Gayatri Devi. It is now a heritage hotel run by the Taj Hotels and resorts. The Palace has been playing gracious host to several renowned guests, such as Lord Louis Mountbatten, Prince Charles, and Jacqueline Kennedy. The hotel is known as the “Jewel Of Jaipur”.
With manicured, lush-green gardens and Ancient architecture, the luxurious Rambagh Palace which initially was the residence of Maharaja of Jaipur is now a luxurious hotel. The Palace is one of the finest examples of rich Rajasthani magnificence and glory.
Architecture has its design dates back to the times when technology was not much flourished and handwork was one of the finer options, which can be seen in the decor of the palace even today with the fancy wall-carvings, wooden and marble flooring, and Rajasthani furniture. The Palace promotes the cultural heritage of the town meanwhile assuring the comfort and respite of its guests in superlative ways.
History of Rambagh Palace
The Rambagh Palace was built as the garden house for the queen’s favorite handmaiden Kesar Badaran in the year 1835. Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh converted it into a hunting lodge and the State Guesthouse in the year 1887. It was expanded in the early 20th century by the architect Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob.
In the year 1910, Rambagh Palace was converted into a school for the future king who studied there along with the few chosen sons of the aristocratic family of Jaipur. Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II initiated a massive renovation of the Rambagh Palace. In the year 1925, Rambagh Palace became the principal residence of Maharaja of Jaipur Sawai Man Singh II.
In the year 1933 Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II shifted his residence from City Palace to Rambagh Palace. Before marrying Maharani Gayatri Devi in 1938 Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II renovated the palace further and had a Suite designed which today is famous as “Maharani Suite”.
After the independence of India Maharaja, Sawai Man Singh became the Rajpramukh (Governor) of The Rajputana Union and the Rambagh Palace became the Governor’s House. In the year 1957 Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II decided to convert it into an upscale hotel. In the year 1972, Taj Hotels was given the responsibility to run Rambagh Palace as the hotel.
Architecture of Rambagh Palace
From a modest house to a hunting lodge and finally royal residence to the Maharaja of Jaipur, the palace has evolved through the decades. The Rambagh Palace Jaipur is made up of sandstone and marble which is a fine specimen of the marvellous art of the Mughal period. Apart from this, intricate wood detailing is generously present in many parts of the palace.
The architecture of the palace is expansive and is beautifully complemented by the internal courtyard with a spiral staircase and Rajputana style Italian gardens. The suites, on the whole, have quite a luxurious decor, double showers in the bath area, and 19th-century French empire canopy beds.
To ensure that the palace remains the epitome of luxury and heritage, a strong emphasis is placed on the constant up-gradation of palace facilities to be the best across the world.
