Maharaja\'s Palace

Maharaja's Palace, also known as the New Palace, was built in 1884 on the designs of Major Mant. The palace is famous for its Hindu and Jain architectural works, inspired from Rajasthani and Gujarati styles. Moreover Maharaja's Palace also showcases the Rajwada style of architecture.

The present Maharaja of Kolhapur resides on the first floor of Maharaja's Palace. Furthermore, tourists can also visit the Chhatrapati Sahu Museum that is situated on the ground floor of Maharaja's Palace.

At the museum, travellers can view different weapons, costumes, jewellery, trophies, embroidered items and various other belongings of the royal family. Moreover, travellers can also view the letter from the Governor General of India and the British Viceroy at the museum. Maharaja's Palace also has beautiful parks, a lake and a zoo within its precincts.