Huzoor Palace, Porbandar
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The Huzoor Palace, also spelled Huzar Palace,[1] is a palace in Porbandar, in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was built by Rana Natwarsinhji, who was the last Maharaja of the Princely State of Porbandar, in the early years of the 20th century, with clear European influences. The palace is now used by the successors of the Maharaja's family who reside in London.
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Huzoor Palace, Porbandar | |
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Architectural style | European architecture with neo-classical colonnades |
Town or city | Porbandar |
Country | India |
Coordinates | 21.628°N 69.613°E / 21.628; 69.613 |
Construction started | early 20th century |
Client | Maharaja Rana Natwarsinhji |
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During the Navratri festival people of the town queue up at the palace grounds to pay a nazar or pay respect to the former Maharaja and Maharani of Porbandar.[2]