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{{short description|Official residence of the Governor of Maharashtra}} |
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| name = Raj Bhavan, Mumbai |
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| current_tenants = * '''[[Ramesh Bais]]'''<br />([[ Governor of Maharashtra|Governor of MH]]) |
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* '''Rambai Bais''' <br />([[ Governor of Maharashtra|First Lady of MH]]) |
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| completion_date = 1880 |
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| architect = Mountstuart Elphinstone |
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| owner = [[Government of Maharashtra]] |
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| references = [http://rajbhavan-maharashtra.gov.in/ Website] |
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'''Raj Bhavan, Mumbai''' is the official residence of the [[governor of Maharashtra]]. It is located on the tip of [[Malabar Hill|Malabar Hills]], [[Mumbai]]. |
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| ⚫ | The Raj Bhavan is located in {{convert|20|ha|acre}} of sylvan surroundings, surrounded on three sides by the sea. The estate has several heritage bungalows, trees, large lawns and a beach.<ref name="toi">{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/A-desecrated-Raj-Bhavan/articleshow/791188.cms | title=A 'desecrated' Raj Bhavan | accessdate=11 November 2018 | first=Nauzer | last=Bharucha | date=26 July 2004 | newspaper=Times of India}}</ref> It also hosts mile long stretch of thick forests, a sandy beach and several lush lawns. |
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The bhavan has a precious collection of beautiful carpets, paintings, exquisitely carved doors and elegant French style chairs and sofas with intricate portraits on them. The bhavan breathes a century and a half of history. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Raj Bhavan used to be the '''''Government House''''' in the [[British Raj]] era, and part of the historic [[Bombay Castle]]. It was residence of the [[Governor of Bombay]]. |
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The '''Government House''', part of the historic [[Bombay Castle]], used to be the residence of the [[Governor of Bombay]] during the [[British Raj]] until 1757. The governor's residence then moved to [[Great Western Building]] on Apollo Street, then to Parel (the site of the present [[Haffkine Institute]]) before finally settling at Malabar point in 1885.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rajbhavan.maharashtra.gov.in/Pages/frm_rajbhavanhistory.aspx?lang=en-US |title=The History of Raj Bhavan, Mumbai|publisher= Raj Bhavan Maharashtra|access-date=30 September 2014}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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* [[Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth#British Indian Empire| |
* [[Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth#British Indian Empire|Government Houses of the British Indian Empire]] |
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== References == |
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==External links== |
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*[http://rajbhavan |
*[http://rajbhavan-maharashtra.gov.in/ Official site] |
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18°56′25″N 72°47′36″E / 18.940194°N 72.793436°E
| Raj Bhavan, Mumbai | |
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| Completed | 1880 |
| Owner | Government of Maharashtra |
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| Architect(s) | Mountstuart Elphinstone |
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Raj Bhavan, Mumbai is the official residence of the governor of Maharashtra. It is located on the tip of Malabar Hills, Mumbai.
The Raj Bhavan is located in 20 hectares (49 acres) of sylvan surroundings, surrounded on three sides by the sea. The estate has several heritage bungalows, trees, large lawns and a beach.[1] It also hosts mile long stretch of thick forests, a sandy beach and several lush lawns.
The bhavan has a precious collection of beautiful carpets, paintings, exquisitely carved doors and elegant French style chairs and sofas with intricate portraits on them. The bhavan breathes a century and a half of history.
History
[edit]The Government House, part of the historic Bombay Castle, used to be the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the British Raj until 1757. The governor's residence then moved to Great Western Building on Apollo Street, then to Parel (the site of the present Haffkine Institute) before finally settling at Malabar point in 1885.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Bharucha, Nauzer (26 July 2004). "A 'desecrated' Raj Bhavan". Times of India. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "The History of Raj Bhavan, Mumbai". Raj Bhavan Maharashtra. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
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