From the royal family of Jaipur to the Pataudi clan, here’s how Indian royals continue to live a luxurious life

Through the centuries, Royal families around the world have remained in the limelight for various reasons - good and bad.

The Indian royals are no different and continue to live a life of luxury and stature even in today's time. With the 26th amendment to the Constitution of India in July 1971, a lot changed for the Indian royalty. Many privileges were lost. Deprived of their royal titles, they were almost stripped off of their royal status. However, given the rich inheritance and the fame and fortune left by their ancestors, they survived the tides of time and sustained their identity along the way.

While some got to keep their magnificent palaces, others were adorned with precious gems and jewellery. That said, here is a glimpse of how some Indian royal families have remained unshaken.

The Royal Family of Jaipur have descended from the Rajput clan called the Kachhwahas.. His Highness Bhawani Singh was the last titular head of Jaipur, who did not have any children and so adopted his daughter's elder son, Padmanabh Singh. Following his death, Padmanabh Singh became the head of the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur. He is also a national-level polo player and also helps his mother Princess Diya Kumari run a non-profit organisation that indulges in empowering women.

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Mewar dynasty is truly one of the most popular royal families in India, which an ancestry of great leadership like Maharana Pratap. Rana Sriji Arvind Singh Mewar is currently the 76th custodian of the dynasty and the family resides in the beautiful city of Udaipur. Apart from being the head of the family, Arvind Singh is also an established businessman. The family owns heritage hotels, resorts and charitable institutions across Rajasthan, including the HRH Group of Hotels, which has over 10 hotels under it.

Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar will be the next successor. Very recently, he restored the Jagmandir Island Palace, which is now a part of HRH Group of Hotels.

Photo: Instagram/arvindsinghmewar

Many royal households have turned their palaces into heritage hotels in order to survive the tides of time, but not the royal family of Rajkot. Lead by Yuvraj Mandhatasinh Jadeja, the family is currently invested in developing bio fuels and hydropower plants.

The Rajkot royals currently dwell in the Ranjit Vilas Palace. They have been looking forward to restoring the royal family palace, Durbargadh so as to convert it into a museum.

Photo: Instagram/royalfamilyofrajkot

Abhimanyu Singh is currently the head and the sixteenth scion of the royal family of Alsisar. Besides owning grand palaces in Jaipur and Ranthambore, the family also runs several hotels on their properties.

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The Royal Family of Jodhpur are one of the richest royal families in India and owners of India’s best luxury hotels and palaces. Currently, Maharaj Gaj Singh II is the titular head of the state and the family owns the world’s largest private residence in Jodhpur, Umaid Bhavan, along with Mehrangarh Fort, also amongst the largest forts in the world.

Photo: Instagram/jodhpur_maharaja

The Pataudi Clan, previously lead by the last titular head and former captain of the Indian Cricket Team Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, is now ruled by Bollywood’s very own nawab, Saif Ali Khan. This set of royals is one of the most popular since they're not just royalty but also bollywood celebrities.

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