Indian cricket stars like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni are known for their high incomes and investments in luxury properties such as mansions, farmhouses and bungalows. Kohli's Rs 800-crore home in Gurgaon, Rohit Sharma's Rs 30-crore sea-facing apartment in Mumbai and Dhoni's Rs 100-crore luxury farmhouse are noteworthy. But the cricketer with the most expensive house surpasses these legends and surprisingly, it's not Kohli, Dhoni or Sharma.
Mridula Kumari Jadeja, Indian female cricketer from Gujarat
Mridula Kumari Jadeja, 32, has played for Saurashtra and the West Zone and has contributed immensely to the world of cricket. Her career boasts her 36 matches in Women's Twenty20 and her 46 matches in limited overs.
Beyond his athletic accomplishments, Jadeja is a vocal advocate for equal pay in sports.
What sets her apart is her royal lineage. Jadeja belongs to the prestigious royal family of Rajkot and her father Mandatasinh Jadeja was crowned Thakor Saheb of Rajkot in 2020. He is not only a businessman but also an iconic figure of the Gujarati community and the proud owner of Ranjit Vilas Palace. .
Built by Bawajiraj Mehulmansinghji in 1870, this historic palace is spread over over 225 acres in Rajkot and boasts a Gothic-style building with over 100 rooms. The property includes a garage that houses an impressive collection of vintage cars and a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Ashapura Mata.
Mridula Jadeja's Instagram gives us a glimpse of the royal interiors of the palace. Notably, the value of this property is estimated at Rs 4,500 crore.
Ranjit Vilas Palace is more than just a residence. It is an iconic landmark of Rajkot.The impact extends to the new international airport as well.
The design of the prison within the palace has also been cleverly adapted to control the internal temperature of the airport. The story of Mridula Kumari Jadeja and her family's palace is truly a fascinating tale of sportsmanship, royalty, and the influence of architecture.
