The words Maharaja or Nawaab conjure up images of grandeur, palaces, Rolls Royces and a jet-setting lifestyle. But cut to the 21st century, you can't help but think that are the royals still living an opulent life? Well, not all of them but a few are for sure.
The 16th scion of the royalty of Alsisar, Abhimanyu Singh is currently the head of the family and is otherwise known as the Raja of Khetri. Under the family name, he owns a haveli in Jaipur and in Ranthambore each. What’s more, he is also the co-sponsor of an annual EDM festival, Magnetic Fields! Talk about being royal and cool.
Source: GQ India
While most next-generation royals are converting ancestral properties into heritage hotels, the royal family of Rajkot is taking enterprise to a whole new level. The head of the family, Yuvraj Mandhatasinh Jadeja has invested nearly 100 crores in bio-fuel development and hydropower plants. He has also tied up with US Pizza to set up outlets across Gujarat.
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