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HISTORY

The Raj Palace, the traditional architecture with some of the modern structures robs the town of its singular character and charm. This beautiful blend of Mughal and Periodic architecture is the oldest mansion of Jaipur. In 1995, the royal family decided to restore this luxurious palace into the finest luxury Palace hotel. The Royal family renovated the arched corridors, the residential quarters and its courtyards with small amplifications, Best services were added like Handicap access etc. Museum suites were created which have the finest Royal antiques giving the property the honor of being first museum suite palace hotel of the world as the suites have their private museum. The specially designed frescoes deciphered with the finest mirror and hand painted work and rare palace furniture , Large crystal chandeliers leave you adorned with an astonishing fantasy. The elegance personified and the renowned hospitality is served in its 40 well-appointed rooms and beautiful venues with extreme intimacy and caring personal service in the reborn Raj Palace.

1500 - 1700

1500 - 1700

When Sikander Lodi was the king of Delhi in 1503 AD. Maharaja Prithviraj Singh Ji was the ruler of Amber, capital before Jaipur was built. One of his descendants in 1568 AD Thakur Manohardas Ji, the then Prime Minister of Amber was one of the greatest warriors in the Rajput history, ruling over the territories of Chaumoo, Samode and Mohanna. Thakur Sahib along with Maharaja Man Singh Ji of Jaipur gained victories in overall 22 battles including the battle of Kandhar in Afghanistan where he defeated the army bravely and snatched their flags to present to the King, in return Thakur Sahib got the original flag of Amber and a great fortune of wealth.

1700 - 1900

1700 - 1900

One of his descendants Thakur Mohan Singh Ji, ruler of Chaumoo and the then Prime Minister of Raj built the first haveli of Jaipur in 1727 known as “The Chaumoo Haveli”. The haveli is still being inhabited by his descendants and is today renamed after Thakur Raj Singh Ji, the last crowned Thakur Sahib of Chaumoo before the democratic India came into existence. Ranjit Singhji succeeded Ratan Singhji in the year 1783 and his son Kishan Singhji came to the throne in 1799 thereafter him came Thakur Laxman Singhji in 1830 who did a lot for the state and adopted Gobind Singh ji from Ajeyrajpura to succeed him in the year 1863 as he did not have any male issue In 1889, Thakur Gobind Singhji received the title of “ Rao Bahadur” from the British Govt. Coln. Walter the AGG said that bestowing the title of Rao Bahadur was to express their appreciation of his excellent services and loyalty as member of council The resources of the state was largely developed under him and he was appointed member of council.

1900 - Till Now

1900 - Till Now

Thakur Devi Singhji succeeded Gobindji who was 13 descendents. His eldest son Sangram Singhji was adapted to Samode and his second son Raj Singhji succeeded the Chaumoo state. He had left behind his daughter Shakuntala Kumari married to Rao Surendra Pal Singh ji chief of Umergarh State. Shakuntala Kumari has only two daughters Jayendra and Chetna Kumari.
“The Raj Palace is named after him which is now a beautiful heritage hotel in the heart of the Jaipur city”

Glimpse of Royal Life

Indian Courts


India was portrayed as land populated with monsters, magicians and maharajas; its rulers were immeasurably powerful potentates enthroned in vast citadels surrounded by every conceivable luxury, but Indian courts were not accessible to the gaze of foreign observers and the royal architecture continued to be mysterious and alluring. Indeed, this ‘exotic’ appeal of Indian palaces has proved to be long-lasting; it has survived the colonial experience and exists till today in the Royal residences as fortified citadels, complete with massive walls and defensive gateways, as well as armories, barracks and stables and all the culture and richness developed over centuries still lies here preserved in these palaces.

Divine Rights of Royals


The old belief that governed the architecture and design “Divine power of Royals” Whether great or small, Indian monarchs never hesitated to style themselves as maharajas, or ‘great kings’, in the belief that their powers were cosmic rather than worldly. They were ‘great kings’ in terms of royal rituals and ceremonies, if not always in authority and influence. To demonstrate regal command over the elements of water and earth. Resplendent with heavenly motifs such as the globe of the sun, the royal throne and furniture was sumptuously ornamented with gold, silver, rubies and diamonds, the treasures of the earth. Sun motifs appear on the walls and ceilings of palace, suggesting the beneficial influence of the heavens. The gleaming sun with radiating spokes as dynastic emblem. Is Placed over the top of the palace.

Forces of Nature


Parades of elephants, horses and other animals were further expressions of the king’s cosmic potency. Elephants and horses, perhaps more than any other animals in India. Only kings were permitted to own elephants, and only kings could import horses and other exotic beasts. Lions and mythical beasts were particularly popular; so too were peacocks, As they were used as symbolic to be used to demonstrate command and power even over them.

Princess Jayendra Kumari Ji
Present Owner of "The Raj Palace"

In 1995, Princess Jayendra Kumari Ji decided to restore this luxurious palace into the finest luxury Palace hotel. The Royal family renovated the arched corridors, the residential quarters and its courtyards with small amplifications, Best services were added like Handicap access etc.

Over the centuries, The Raj Palace stood not just as a residence, but as a silent witness to Jaipur’s evolution — from royal ceremonies and grand celebrations to the city's modern transformation — carefully preserving the grandeur of its origins in 1727 AD.