India, Sept. 12 -- Constructed in 1874 by Maharaja Jayajirao Scindia of the Maratha Scindia dynasty and the then-Maharaja of the Princely State of Gwalior, the Jai Vilas Palace is no ordinary residence. It was established to welcome Prince George and Princess Mary of Wales, who were due to visit two years later.

In a YouTube video shared on September 2 by Robb Report India, the erstwhile royal family of Gwalior, Maharani Priyadarshini Raje Scindia and Yuvraj Mahanaaryaman Rao Scindia gave a grand tour of their abode.

The Jai Villas Palace was designed by Lieutenant Colonel Sir Michael Filose. Constructed in sandstone and painted in brilliant white, the three-storeyed palace is built in three architectural styles: the Tuscan first storey...