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The '''Lakshmi Vilas Palace''' in [[Vadodara]], Gujarat, India, was constructed by the [[Gaekwad]] family, a prominent [[Maratha people|Maratha]] family, who ruled the [[Baroda State]]. Major Charles Mant was credited to be the main architect of the palace.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web|url= https://udaipurkiran.com/laxmi-vilas-palace-vadodara/|title = Laxmi Vilas Palace|publisher=Udaipur Kiran|date=December 2021|access-date= |
The '''Lakshmi Vilas Palace''' in [[Vadodara]], Gujarat, India, was constructed by the [[Gaekwad]] family, a prominent [[Maratha people|Maratha]] family, who ruled the [[Baroda State]]. Major Charles Mant was credited to be the main architect of the palace.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web|url= https://udaipurkiran.com/laxmi-vilas-palace-vadodara/|title = Laxmi Vilas Palace|publisher=Udaipur Kiran|date=December 2021|access-date= April 2022|location= [[Vadodara]]}}</ref> |
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Lakshmi Vilas Palace was styled on the [[Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture]], built by [[Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III]] in 1890 at a cost of £180,000 (₹27,00,000). |
Lakshmi Vilas Palace was styled on the [[Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture]], built by [[Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III]] in 1890 at a cost of £180,000 (₹27,00,000). |
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 Lakshmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture |
| Town or city | Vadodara |
| Country | India |
| Completed | 1890 |
| Client | Peshwa Khetin Brijun |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Robert Chisholm |
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The Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, was constructed by the Gaekwad family, a prominent Maratha family, who ruled the Baroda State. Major Charles Mant was credited to be the main architect of the palace.[1][2]
Lakshmi Vilas Palace was styled on the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture, built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 at a cost of £180,000 (₹27,00,000).
Overview
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Lakshmi Vilas Palace Gate. -
Darbar Hall featuring the "Rajas Throne". -
Darbar hall featuring ornate artwork.
It is reputed to have been the largest private dwelling built until that time, and four times the size of Buckingham Palace. At the time of construction, it boasted the most modern amenities such as elevators and the interior is reminiscent of a large European country house.[1] It remains the residence of the royal family, who continue to be held in high esteem by the residents of Baroda.
The Palace compound is of over 500 acres and houses a number of buildings, particularly the LVP Banquets & Conventions, Moti Bagh Palace and the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum building.
In the 1930s Maharaja Pratapsinh created a golf course for use by his European guests. In the 1990s, Pratapsinh's grandson Samarjitsinh, a former Ranji trophy cricket player, renovated the course and opened it to the public.[3]
In popular culture
Movies
- Prem Rog in 1982
- Dil Hi Toh Hai in 1993
- Grand Masti in 2013
- Sardaar Gabbar Singh in 2016
See also
- New Palace, Kolhapur of the Bhonsle Chhatrapatis
- Jai Vilas Mahal, Gwalior of the Scindias
- Rajwada, Indore of the Holkars
- Shaniwar Wada, Pune of the Peshwas
- Thanjavur Maratha palace of the Bhonsles
- Narmada Kothi (Maharajah of Indore Retreat Palace), Barwaha
References
- ^ a b HoVB (9 September 2009). "Lukshmi Villas Palace". History of Vadodara - Baroda. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ "Laxmi Vilas Palace". Vadodara: Udaipur Kiran. December 2021. Retrieved April 2022.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ "Lukshmi Vilas Palace - Baroda". Gujarat Tourism.
- Grand Masti makers shoot at historical Laxmi Vilas Palace; Hindustan Times
- Marcopolo 2017 by Flamingo Transworld at Laxmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara; Event on 30 July 2017 by Flamingo Transworld
External links
Media related to Laxmi Vilas Palace at Wikimedia Commons
