Mon 21 Jan 2008
Even for those who weren’t reared on Rudyard Kipling stories, the phrase “living like a maharaja” tends to conjure certain images: ornate marble palaces edged by splashing fountains and strutting peacocks; sumptuous silks, plush rugs, and piles of cushions meant for lounging; and squadrons of attendants ready to cater to the most impulsive whim.
And there’s truth behind these extravagant visions: Very few have embraced opulence over the centuries as India’s royals have.
