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The Lakshmi Vilas Palace in
File:Laxmi Vilas Palace, Baroda (c. 1890).jpg, Lakshmi Vilas Palace in 1890
File:Library at Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Baroda in the 1890s.jpg, Library at Lakshmi Vilas Palace, 1890 photograph
File:Laxmi Vilas Palace Darbar Hall.jpg, Darbar Hall featuring the "Rajas Throne".
File:Laxmi vilas palace.jpg, 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 
Grand Masti makers shoot at historical Laxmi Vilas Palace
''Hindustan Times''
''Event on 30 July 2017 by Flamingo Transworld''
Vadodara
Vadodara (), also known as Baroda, is the second largest city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Vadodara district and is situated on the banks of the Vishwamitri River, from the state capita ...
, Gujarat, India, was constructed by the Gaekwad
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family, a prominent Maratha
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family, who ruled the Baroda State. Major Charles Mant was credited to be the main architect of the palace.
Lakshmi Vilas Palace was styled on the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture
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, built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III
Sayajirao Gaekwad III (born Shrimant Gopalrao Gaekwad; 11 March 1863 – 6 February 1939) was the Maharaja of Baroda State from 1875 to 1939, and is remembered for reforming much of his state during his rule. He belonged to the royal Gae ...
in 1890 at a cost of £180,000 (₹27,00,000).
Overview
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. 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. It remains the residence of the royal family, who continue to be held in high esteem by the residents of Baroda
Vadodara (), also known as Baroda, is the second largest city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Vadodara district and is situated on the banks of the Vishwamitri River, from the state capital ...
.
The Palace compound is of over 500 acres and houses a number of buildings, particularly the LVP Banquets & Conventions, Moti Bagh Palace
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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.
In popular culture
Movies
*''Prem Rog
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'' in 1982
*''Dil Hi Toh Hai
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'' in 1993
*''Grand Masti
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'' in 2013
*'' Sardaar Gabbar Singh'' in 2016
See also
* New Palace, Kolhapur of theBhonsle
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The earliest a ...
Chhatrapati
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s
*Jai Vilas Mahal
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, Gwalior
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of the Scindias
The Scindia dynasty (anglicized from Shinde) is a Hindu Maratha dynasty of maratha origin that ruled the erstwhile State of Gwalior. It had the Patil-ship of Kumberkerrab in Wai. It was founded by Ranoji Scindia, who started as a personal servan ...
*Rajwada
Rajwada is a historical palace in the city of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was built by the Holkars of the Maratha Empire about two centuries ago. This seven storied structure is located near the Chhatris and serves today as a fine example of roy ...
, Indore
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of the Holkar
The Holkar (Pronunciation: o(ː)ɭkəɾ dynasty was a Maratha clan of Dhangar origin in India. The Holkars were generals under Peshwa Baji Rao I, and later became Maharajas of Indore in Central India as an independent member of the Marat ...
s
* Shaniwar Wada, Pune
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of the Peshwa
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s
* Thanjavur Maratha palace of the Bhonsle
The Bhonsle (or Bhonsale, Bhosale, Bhosle) are a prominent group within the Maratha clan system of kunbi origin. They claimed descent from the Sisodia Rajputs but were likely Kunbi tiller-plainsmen.
History Earliest members
The earliest a ...
s
*Narmada Kothi (Maharajah of Indore Retreat Palace), Barwaha
The Narmada Kothi is a palace in the Indian municipality of Barwaha.
History
It was constructed by the Maharaja Holkar of Indore State (of the Marathas), as a retreat and used by him and his family to enjoy their holidays and picnics in pre-in ...
References
Grand Masti makers shoot at historical Laxmi Vilas Palace
''Hindustan Times''
''Event on 30 July 2017 by Flamingo Transworld''
External links
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