The Maharajas of India's past built magnificent palaces as a symbol of their power. But in 1971, India abolished "privy purses," or governmental payments made to these rulers. Several of them ...

Perched atop Chittar Hill, Umaid Bhawan Palace is a golden-hued masterpiece of Art Deco and Indo-Saracenic architecture. Built between 1929 and 1943 for Maharaja Umaid Singh, this sprawling palace is ...

The Leela Palace New Delhi's Grand Lobby. You’ve likely imagined a trip to India to experiences its sites and sights, sounds, smells and tastes. Whether or not you’ve yet been able to take what many ...

The palaces in India are a testament to the country's rich history, opulent lifestyles, and architectural brilliance. Over centuries, these grand structures were homes to kings, queens, and maharajas, ...

While they may be examples of fine design, India’s palaces go beyond just being beautiful buildings they represent the country’s rich cultural heritage of royal dynasties and kings throughout history.