Besides billionaire industrialists and celebs, there are Indian royal families whose 'live life king size' opulence can't help but make us all feel a teensy bit jealous, and broke. While there were a few royal families who gave up their wealth and rich lifestyle decades ago, there are still some of them that are reigning supreme, making us feel envious about their high-end lifestyle. Here's a list of royal families of India and the riches they have.

1. The Mewar Dynasty

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After the death of the last heir of Mysore, Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, The Wadiyar dynasty adopted another son named Yaduveer Gopal Raj Urs who became the monarch of the royal family. His coronation ceremony took place on 28th May, 2015. He is now the royal king of this palace and since Mysore is a place known for its royal silk, the family has proved to have major success in the industry as it was run by Srikantadatta. Recently, the king married the Princess of Dungarpur and it is said that the dynasty has properties, lands and assets which are worth Rs 10,000 Crore, Yes, let that sink in.

3. Nawab Of Pataudi

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You might have heard the words, Nawab Of Pataudi, for all your life but here's an insight into this dynasty. The affluent family ruled for a very long time and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, the last head of Pataudi then married Sharmila Tagore. Mansoor Ali Khan was also the captain of India's cricket team. The couple had three children and right now, Saif Ali Khan reigns and serves as the king of this palace. It is said that the Pataudi Palace, situated in Haryana is worth Rs 800 Crores. According to reports, a huge share of Mansoor Ali's property and shares have been given to Saif while Saba and Soha are also a part of his will.

4. The Royal Family Of Jaipur

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The Royal Family of Jaipur saw Bhawani Singh as their last king. Since the king did not have sons, he declared his daughter's son as the Maharaja Of Jaipur and his name is Padmanabh Singh. He is 23 years old and has been able to win laurels for his achievements. The king is a national-level polo player and it is estimated that the worth of this wealthy family is between $697 million and $2.8 billion, all the way to Rs 20,000 Crores.

Besides being a ruler, the king also has a keen interest in travelling and has been a part of various fashion shows and magazine covers.

Speaking of his wealthy family, the Rambagh Palace is now run under Taj Hotels. The family has a website wherein it lets you delve into their luxurious lifestyle. If you are keen on savouring this opulent lifestyle, one can book a room in the Jaipur City Palace and actually experience the 'feel' of being rich.

5. The Gaekwad Family Of Baroda

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