Indian cricket stars like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni are celebrated for their high earnings, with investments in lavish properties such as mansions, farmhouses, and bungalows. Kohli’s Rs 80 crore home in Gurgaon, Rohit Sharma’s Rs 30 crore sea-facing apartment in Mumbai, and Dhoni’s Rs 100 crore luxury farmhouse are noteworthy. However, the cricketer with the most expensive home surpasses these legends, and surprisingly, it’s not Kohli, Dhoni, or Sharma.
Mridula Kumari Jadeja, an Indian female cricket player hailing from Gujarat, holds the title for the most expensive home, outshining her male counterparts. Here’s a closer look at the fascinating story behind this luxurious residence.
Mridula Kumari Jadeja, aged 32, has made significant contributions to cricket, playing for Saurashtra and the West Zone. Her career boasts 36 women’s Twenty20 matches and 46 limited-over matches.
Beyond her athletic achievements, Jadeja is a vocal advocate for pay parity in sports, having captained the Saurashtra women’s team.
What sets her apart is her royal lineage. Jadeja belongs to the prestigious royal family of Rajkot, with her father, Mandhatasinh Jadeja, being crowned Thakor Saheb of Rajkot in 2020. He is not only a businessman but also an iconic figure in the Gujarati community, and the proud owner of Ranjit Vilas Palace.
This historic palace, built by Bawajiraj Mehrmansinhji in 1870, sprawls over 225 acres in Rajkot and boasts a Gothic-inspired structure with over 100 rooms. The property includes a garage housing an impressive collection of vintage cars and a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Ashapura Mata.
Mridula Jadeja’s Instagram offers glimpses of the palace’s royal interiors. Remarkably, the property is estimated to be valued at Rs 4,500 crore.
The Ranjit Vilas Palace is not just a residence; it’s an iconic landmark in Rajkot. Its influence extends to the new international airport in Rajkot, where the facade design is inspired by the palace, blending traditional elements with contemporary forms.
Even the jail designs within the palace have been ingeniously adapted for controlling the internal temperature at the airport. The story of Mridula Kumari Jadeja and her family’s palace is truly a captivating tale of sportsmanship, royalty, and architectural influence.
