Top 10 Richest Royal Maharajas in india 2024
1.The Mewar Dynasty
Intro : The Mewar dynasty stands as one of India’s oldest and most renowned royal lineages, with its descendants currently residing in Udaipur. Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar holds the esteemed position of being the 76th Custodian of the House of Mewar, diligently dedicated to the preservation of Mewar’s rich cultural heritage.
2. The Royal family of Jaipur
Intro : Following the reign of Maharaja Bhawani Singh, the last titular head of Jaipur, Maharaja Padmanabh Singh ascended to the throne. Maharaja Bhawani Singh, having no biological son, adopted his daughter Diya Kumari’s son, Padmanabh Singh, who assumed the title of Maharaja of Jaipur in 2011.
3. The Wadiyar Dynasty
Intro : Yaduveer Krishnadutta Chamaraj Wadiyar, a descendant of one of the wealthiest scions of a prominent royal family in the country, resides in the Mysore Palace with his family. Following the passing of his uncle, Srikantadatta Wadiyar, who had no children, in 2013, Yaduveer was adopted by the Rajmata as their son and ascended to the throne.
4. The Royal Family of Alsisar
Intro :The Alsisars family, who formerly governed the kingdom of Khetri in Rajasthan, now possesses grand havelis in both Jaipur and Ranthambore.Abhimanyu Singh, the present leader of the royal family, is renowned for his dual roles in transforming the Alsisar Palace into a lavish heritage hotel and co-organizing India’s trendiest music festival, Magnetic Fields.
5. The Royal Family of Rajkot
Intro : Under the leadership of Yuvraj Mandhatasinh Jadeja, the royal family dwells in the sprawling 100-room Ranjit Vilas Palace located in Rajkot. Rather than converting their ancestral properties into hotels and opulent palaces, the Jadejas have directed their investments towards hydropower plants and biofuel development projects, amounting to millions of rupees.
6. The Royal Family of Jodhpur
Intro : The Rathore family descendants, including Maharaja Gaj Singh and his kin, reside in the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace, which once governed Jodhpur. This palatial estate, among the largest private residences globally, welcomes tourists to explore a portion of its grandeur, while the remainder is overseen by the Taj Group of Hotels in collaboration with the family.
7. The Gaekwads of Baroda
Intro : Maharaja Samarjitsingh Rao Gaekwad, the successors of the Gaekwads, former rulers of Baroda, along with his wife Radhikaraje Gaekwad and their children, make their home at the magnificent Lakshmi Vilas Palace. Notably, he has installed a private golf course within the palace grounds and is distinguished as a top-tier cricketer, having represented his state in the Ranji Trophy.
8. The Royal Family of Bikaner
Intro :Princess Rajyashree Kumari, daughter of Maharaja Karni Singh and Maharani Sushila Kumari, is the proprietor of the esteemed Lallgarh Palace in Bikaner.
9. The House of Bhonsales
Intro : The progeny of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj are dispersed across different districts of Maharashtra.
Udayanraje of Satara, recognized as the 13th holder of the Chhatrapati title, is a prominent politician and presently serves as a member of the BJP. Notably, he emerged as the wealthiest candidate in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, declaring assets valued at ₹199 crore, which include an array of vehicles – 2 Mercedes-Benz cars, a Ford Endeavour, an Audi, a Maruti Gypsy, and a Volkswagen Polo.
10. The Royal Family of Pataudi
Intro : Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, the father of Saif Ali Khan, held the position of the final titular head of the Pataudi kingdom. However, he did not directly inherit the palace from his father. Instead, he had to repurchase it from the Neemrana group of hotels, with whom his father had arranged a 17-year lease agreement.
