5 Existing Royal Families In India

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Although they cannot run a kingdom anymore, there are still a few Indian royal families who have managed to survive, by adapting to modern times

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1. The Mewar dynasty in Udaipur, known for kings like Maharana Pratap, is led by His Royal Highness Arvind Singh Mewar

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Mr Singh, also a successful businessman, is the head of the HRH Group of Hotels, which has over 10 hotels under it

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2. The Wadiyar Dynasty, which traces its lineage to the Yaduvanshi clan associated with Lord Krishna, is headed by Yaduveer Krishnadutta Chamaraj Wadiyar

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The family owns one of the most famous silk brands known as The Royal Silk of Mysore, started by the King's uncle, Srikantadatta

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3. The Gaekwads of Baroda are known for inheriting the 187-room Laxmi Vilas Palace, the largest private residence in the world

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Apart from Laxmi Vilas Palace, the family also has 2,000 acres of prime real estate, and 600 acres of land, worth over ₹ 20,000 crores

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4. The Royal Family of Jodhpur owns the world's largest private residence in Jodhpur, Umaid Bhavan, along with Mehrangarh Fort

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Currently, Maharaj Gaj Singh II is the titular head of the family, who also served as Indian High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago a few years back

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5. The Royal Family of Jaipur are the descendants of a Rajput clan known as the Kachhwahas, who claim descent from Kush, son of Ram

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In 2011, Sawai Padmanabh Singh, who is a national-level polo player and fashion icon, became the Maharaja of Jaipur

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