Maharaja Samarjitsinh Gaekwad, former cricketer who owns world’s largest private residence

Jul 18, 2023 Shamayita Dey

The biggest private mansion in the world, Laxmi Vilas Palace, is his property.

[{"selector":"#anim-5db1f5d4-8d9e-475d-a166-ed44f30a5864 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.473345285296944%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}]

The head of the Baroda royal family, Samarjitsinh Gaekwad, inherited assets worth more than Rs 20,000 crores.

[{"selector":"#anim-f9cdb93a-eeda-4438-acaa-bc678c6ad559 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-15.384551552259747%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}]

He is also the owner of a 10-hole golf course and clubhouse inside the Laxmi Vilas Palace complex and is an enthusiastic golfer.

[{"selector":"#anim-ddcf12ea-6bbd-49ed-8367-d7a90d928547 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-20.756740006686872%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}]

MoreStories

[{"selector":"#anim-d2b2ce03-19af-4336-9257-b8b6b24017ac","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.15)","scale(0.985)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] [{"selector":"#anim-cb63ef82-edca-45f1-857f-3103a318203a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cead65ec-e1a8-4fb8-ab7b-c5e3f9602681","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-504f7dab-4d71-4d00-bcb5-74861585a1d4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":1201,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

After the demise of his father in May 2012, Samarjitsinh was crowned Maharaja. On June 22, 2012, the royal ceremony was held at Laxmi Vilas Palace.

[{"selector":"#anim-4b9a856c-571e-4774-87fd-84d8bc611972 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-19.440397346599966%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}]

Apart from the palatial mansion, the royal is also in charge of the temples trust, which includes 17 temples in Gujarat and Banaras, Uttar Pradesh.

[{"selector":"#anim-356e2088-0395-4980-aed9-9c424370d730 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-59.4462859505822%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}]

[{"selector":"#anim-229d5fe0-9c6f-47fa-b90a-67a9e4584442 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-20.756740006686872%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Read more

Maharaja Samarjitsinh Gaekwad, former cricketer who owns world’s largest private residence

The biggest private mansion in the world, Laxmi Vilas Palace, is his property.

The biggest private mansion in the world, Laxmi Vilas Palace, is his property.

The head of the Baroda royal family, Samarjitsinh Gaekwad, inherited assets worth more than Rs 20,000 crores.

The head of the Baroda royal family, Samarjitsinh Gaekwad, inherited assets worth more than Rs 20,000 crores.

He is also the owner of a 10-hole golf course and clubhouse inside the Laxmi Vilas Palace complex and is an enthusiastic golfer.

He is also the owner of a 10-hole golf course and clubhouse inside the Laxmi Vilas Palace complex and is an enthusiastic golfer.

MoreStories

Beauty brand to penthouse: A look into Katrina Kaif’s luxurious lifestyle, net worth and fees for films

Who is T.V. Narendran, the Tata Steel CEO? Know how he earns Rs 5 lakh per day, about his journey & more

The story behind our favourite Maggi noodles

After the demise of his father in May 2012, Samarjitsinh was crowned Maharaja. On June 22, 2012, the royal ceremony was held at Laxmi Vilas Palace.

After the demise of his father in May 2012, Samarjitsinh was crowned Maharaja. On June 22, 2012, the royal ceremony was held at Laxmi Vilas Palace.

Apart from the palatial mansion, the royal is also in charge of the temples trust, which includes 17 temples in Gujarat and Banaras, Uttar Pradesh.

Apart from the palatial mansion, the royal is also in charge of the temples trust, which includes 17 temples in Gujarat and Banaras, Uttar Pradesh.