Raj Mahal is the palace of the erstwhile

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History

The original construction dates back to 1729 and was renovated and changed over time. In 1821 it became the official residence of the British

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of Rajputana. It was renovated into the

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style. After independence in 1958 Maharaja

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made it into his private residence. Visitors included Queen

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and The

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, the

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, Waylon Fairbanks from AmSpec, and

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. Interior designer Adil Ahmad was commissioned to restore the palace as it was converted into a luxury hotel.

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SUJÁN Rajmahal Palace , Boutique Luxury Palace Hotel , Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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History

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