With it's spectacular surroundings and sprawling lawns, Rambagh Palace is one of the most beautiful and splended properties.
The history of the palace takes us back in time, in the early 19 th century when Kesar -- lady administrator of the Zenana was gifted a piece of land outside the city limits near the small fortress of Moti Doongri, by the then queen mother, and build a beautiful garden house in the forested area. After her death, Maharana Ram Singh II converted the house into a guest house-cum-hunting lodge. The new premises was named Rambagh after the ruler. Ram Singh II was succeeded by his adopted son, Maharaja Madho Singh II in 1880. In turn Madho Singh's adopted son became Maharaja Man Singh II at the age of eleven. The young ruler was sent to live in Rambagh, a safe distance from the intrigues of the Zenana. He lived in Rambagh with his 3 Maharanis and 5 children till the palace was converted into a luxury hotel.
Since 1972, the completely renovated palace is managed by the Taj Group. The palace is said to be the only private residence in the whole world with it's own polo field, it also has a spectacular swimming pool. |