Umaid Bhawan Palace, located at Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owner Gaj Singh of the palace, this edifice has 347 rooms and serves as the principal residence of the erstwhile Jodhpur royal family. A part of the palace also houses a museum.
Ground for the foundations of the building was broken on 18 November 1929 by Maharaja Umaid Singh and the construction work was completed in 1943. The Palace was built to provide employment to thousands of people during the time of famine.
Ground for the foundations of the building was broken on 18 November 1929 by Maharaja Umaid Singh and the construction work was completed in 1943. The Palace was built to provide employment to thousands of people during the time of famine.
Rolls-Royce Phantom I 1927 (RJQ 0547) |
Rolls-Royce Phantom II 1935 (RJQ 3207) |
Packard 1948 (RJQ 3204) |
Willys Overland Toledo 1906 |
Cadillac Fleetwood 1947 (RJQ 3209) |
Morris Minor 1934 (RJQ 0187) |
Morris Cover 1947 (RJQ 534) |
Mercedes-Benz (RRN 1) |
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