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The Rao Raj Vilas - Kuchesar, Bulandshahar
Village Kuchesar Fort, Distt. Bulandshahar - 245402, Uttar Pradesh
The Kuchesar Fort, an 18 century edifice-a much smaller structure then , came into the possession of our family with the conferment of the Jagir. The fort was raised to its present glory by Rao Ramdhan Singh in 1734. When he and his brother extended their sway by seizing many other villages Afrabsyab Khan, the governor of Koyal, attacked Kuchesar and razed the fort in 1763 and took the brothers as prisoners. The Jat brothers recovered the fort in 1782 .Since then, the Kuchesar fort remained in unbroken possession of the family. Later some sections were added by other members of the family.
Rao Bahadur Rao Giriraj Singh, the last Rao Bahadur of Kuchesar, married into the royal family of Bhadhor in Punjab and became a devout follower of Sikhism. It was during his time that a Gurudwara was made in Kuchesar, adjacent to the fort . Since then the family members have been devoted Sikhs. The present owner of Rao Raj Vilas- Kunwar Ajit Singh and his family mirrors in their everyday living a harmonious confluence of both Jat and Sikh cultures.
ACCOMMODATION: King Suite: Maharaja Vilas: This is the room where our great grand father, the last Rao of Kuchesar-Rao Bahadur Rao Giriraj Singh lived after his marriage to Rani Rajbans Kaur- the princess of Bhadaur, Punjab. The magnificent suite has luxurious interiors, a spacious blanchisserie, a bathroom with hand crafted tiles and a private staircase leading to the pool.
Queen Suite: Rao Vilas: This room bears the honour of witnessing the birth of Rao Gurdyal Singh, grandson of Rao Giriraj Singh. A beautiful balcony runs around the room and looks out on sprawling fields. Done in crimson and gold, Rao Vilas bore testimony to tales of passion, intrigue and valour of the feudal lords of Kuchesar.
Queen Suite: Raja Vilas: Done in pale hues of green and blue, Raja Vilas with its warm and cozy ambience is where Kunwar Ajit Singh, the present owner of Rao Raj Vilas spent his childhood. Situated on the ground floor, the room opens into the inner courtyard. A beautiful bed that sits high on thick ‘pawa’- wooden legs adorns the centre of the room. A pair of ‘chowkis’ or low lying stools on either side of the bed helps one to get on the bed.
FACILITEIS:
- Swimming pool.
- Cricket.
- Badminton.
- A guided tour of the premises.
- Table Tennis.
- Billiards.
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