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Radhikaraje Gaekwad

Radhika Raje Gaekwad[3][4] (formerly known as the Queen of Baroda)[5] Raje married Maharaja Samarjitsinh Gaekwad.[6][7] She has also been declared the most beautiful woman of the Indian Kingdom Dynasty by Forbes magazine besides being featured as the “Modern Maharani”[8] in the Millionaireasia magazine.[9][10][11][12][13][14][15]

Radhikaraje Gaekwad
Radhikaraje Gaekwad with her husband Samarjitsinh Gaekwad in 2017
Born (1978-07-19) 19 July 1978 (age 46)[1]
Wankaner, Gujarat, India
Alma materLady Shri Ram College[2]
OccupationTrustee Maharaja Fatesingh Museum & Maharani Chimnabai Stree Udyogalaya & CDS Art Foundation.
Spouse
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(m. 2002)​

Early life and family

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Radhika Raje belongs to the Wankaner princely state of Gujarat. Her father Dr. MK Ranjitsinh Jhala gave up the royal title to become an IAS officer. Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad's childhood was spent in great simplicity.[16]

Personal life

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Since 2002, Radhikaraje Gaekwad married to Samarjitsinh. the couple has two daughters.[17][18]

References

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  1. ^ "Education: भारत की सबसे खूबसूरत रानी, DU से की पढ़ाई, IAS बनने के लिए पिता ने भी छोड़ा..." News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 19 July 2023. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Meet woman, an Indian, who lives in world's largest house, larger than Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani's Antilia, she is..." DNA India. Archived from the original on 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Maharani of Baroda stirs up debate with remarks on royal marriages in India". Hindustan Times. 24 July 2024. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Radhikaraje Gaekwad at ficci flo webinar: 'Gujarat's dry state status is a deterrent'". The Indian Express. 13 September 2020. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Maharani Radhika Raje Gaekwad: India's most progressive Maharani". TheDailyGuardian. Archived from the original on 26 July 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Meet woman, an Indian, who lives in world's largest house, larger than Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani's Antilia, she is..." DNA India. Archived from the original on 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Maharani of Baroda trolled for saying royal families sold 'gold utensils, thrones' to survive". Hindustan Times. 27 July 2024. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  8. ^ "All You Need to Know About The Most Beautiful Queen of India". India Today. 17 August 2020. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Radhikaraje Gaekwad of Baroda is India's most progressive Maharani". Firstpost. 11 June 2023. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  10. ^ ""Reality Is Far From Sparkling": The Maharani Of Baroda On Being A Royal". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Education: भारत की सबसे खूबसूरत रानी, DU से की पढ़ाई, IAS बनने के लिए पिता ने भी छोड़ा..." News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 19 July 2023. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Maharani of Baroda speaks about the Gaekwad family's treasures". India Today. 13 October 2018. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Radhikaraje Gaekwad Net Worth: पत्रकारिता की नौकरी, DTC से सफर, आज हैं 20000 करोड़ की मालकिन, इनके घर में हैं इतने सौ कमरे | Radhikaraje Gaekwad lives in largest house networth is 20000 crore Laxmi Vilas Palace in Gujarat". Patrika News (in Hindi). 3 July 2024. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Meet woman who lives in world's largest house, much bigger than Mukesh Ambani Rs 15000 crore Antilia, her husband is." DNA India. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  15. ^ "Education: भारत की सबसे खूबसूरत रानी, DU से की पढ़ाई, IAS बनने के लिए पिता ने भी छोड़ा..." News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 19 July 2023. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  16. ^ "महारानी राधिका राजे गायकवाड़ ने बताई अपनी विरासत की कहानी". आज तक (in Hindi). 13 October 2018. Archived from the original on 26 July 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  17. ^ "'Reality is Far from Sparkling': Maharani of Baroda Recounts Journey of Breaking Stereotypes". News18. 24 June 2021. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  18. ^ "Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad Sparks Controversy With Comments On Indian Royal Marriages". Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024.


 

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