When it comes to India’s most expensive homes, Mukesh Ambani’s Antilia often comes to mind. However, Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat surpasses it both in size and grandeur, standing as the largest royal residence in India and one of the largest in the world.
Spanning nearly 550 acres, Laxmi Vilas Palace is 500 times larger than Antilia, which occupies just 1.12 acres. Built in the 1880s by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the palace is named after his wife, Maharani Lakshmi Bai, whom he married in 1880. Designed in the Indo-Saracenic style, the palace houses numerous priceless artifacts and a rich collection of royal memorabilia.
Bigger and Pricier than Antilia
While Antilia is valued at around ₹15,000 crore, Laxmi Vilas Palace is estimated at ₹24,000 crore, making it both more expensive and more expansive. The palace is currently home to the head of the Gaekwad family, Samarjit Singh Gaekwad, his wife Radhika Raje Gaekwad, and their daughters.
Lavish Amenities
Laxmi Vilas Palace boasts 170 rooms, including a private museum, a personal cricket ground, a golf course, and a grand durbar hall. Its construction involved marble from Rajasthan, bricks from Agra, blue stone from Pune, flooring from Italy, and glass from Belgium.
Royal Weaponry Collection
The palace also preserves a historic collection of royal weapons, including the Navdurga Sword, Panchkula Sword (used by Guru Gobind Singh Ji), and the Nagin Sword, among others.
With its immense size, historical significance, and unparalleled opulence, Laxmi Vilas Palace stands as a symbol of India’s royal heritage, eclipsing modern luxury homes in scale and legacy.
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