When you love someone, age is irrelevant. For Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda, who chose to remarry in 1943 despite already being married, this adage is accurate. She had a son from her first marriage to MR Appa Rao Bahadur, a prosperous Zamindar from Vuyyuru. But when she met the eighth richest man in the world, Maharaja Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad of Baroda, at the madras Horse Races in 1943, her life took a drastic turn.
Sita Devi turned to islam to divorce Appa Rao Bahadur and marry Maharaja Pratapsinhrao. She later married the Maharaja and converted back to Hinduism. After that, the pair relocated to Monte Carlo. The Maharani moved in permanently after they purchased a home in Monte Carlo.
Maharani Sita Devi was well known for leading an opulent life. She regularly went on extravagant shopping trips with the Maharaja, including two trips to the United States, where they spent an incredible Rs 83 crore. Sita Devi, who was well-known for her lavish clothing, brought a thousand sarees with matching shoes for her trip. She had an equally astounding collection of jewelry.
Sita Devi's flare for the spectacular was on display in 1969 when she invited guests to touch a 30-carat sapphire ring she wore on her right hand at the Ascot gold Cup. But ultimately, the couple's lavish way of living caught up with them, causing the Maharaja to face financial challenges, including a sizable interest-free loan. Their relationship suffered as a result of the financial hardship this put on them, and they eventually got divorced.
Sita Devi turned to islam to divorce Appa Rao Bahadur and marry Maharaja Pratapsinhrao. She later married the Maharaja and converted back to Hinduism. After that, the pair relocated to Monte Carlo. The Maharani moved in permanently after they purchased a home in Monte Carlo.
Maharani Sita Devi was well known for leading an opulent life. She regularly went on extravagant shopping trips with the Maharaja, including two trips to the United States, where they spent an incredible Rs 83 crore. Sita Devi, who was well-known for her lavish clothing, brought a thousand sarees with matching shoes for her trip. She had an equally astounding collection of jewelry.
Sita Devi's flare for the spectacular was on display in 1969 when she invited guests to touch a 30-carat sapphire ring she wore on her right hand at the Ascot gold Cup. But ultimately, the couple's lavish way of living caught up with them, causing the Maharaja to face financial challenges, including a sizable interest-free loan. Their relationship suffered as a result of the financial hardship this put on them, and they eventually got divorced.
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