Raj Bhavan, Jaipur

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Raj Bhavan, Rajasthan
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Location within Jaipur
General information
TypeMain residence
Coordinates 26°54′28″N75°47′09″E / 26.907675°N 75.785930°E / 26.907675; 75.785930
Current tenants Kalraj Mishra
Owner Government of Rajasthan
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Raj Bhavan (translation: Government House) is the official residence of the governor of Rajasthan. It is located in the capital city of Jaipur, Rajasthan. [1] The present governor of Rajasthan is Kalraj Mishra.

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References

  1. "Raj Bhawan". rajbhawan.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 7 May 2016.