19th century mansion in old Delhi restored for future generations

19th century mansion in old Delhi restored for future generations

A 200-year-old building belonging to India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is pictured in old Delhi on Jan. 19, 2016. The structure, a "haveli," which is a historically significant mansion with different spaces for men and women, has recently been restored, and is set to showcase Indian culture, from dance and music to Indian cuisine. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

19th century mansion in old Delhi restored for future generations

19th century mansion in old Delhi restored for future generations

A 200-year-old building belonging to India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is pictured in old Delhi on Jan. 19, 2016. The structure, a "haveli," which is a historically significant mansion with different spaces for men and women, has recently been restored, and is set to showcase Indian culture, from dance and music to Indian cuisine. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Mansion-turned-hotel mirrors past lifestyle of Indian ruler

Mansion-turned-hotel mirrors past lifestyle of Indian ruler

Durga Singh, a descendant of a maharaja or great king in Jaipur, western India, shows one of the guest rooms at his hotel Dera Mandawa on Aug. 22, 2015. Singh renovated nine rooms at his family's "haveli" (mansion) home to open the hotel six years ago. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Mansion-turned-hotel mirrors past lifestyle of Indian ruler

Mansion-turned-hotel mirrors past lifestyle of Indian ruler

Durga Singh sits at a tea lounge in his hotel Dera Mandawa, renovated from the terrace of his maharaja family's "haveli" (mansion) home in Jaipur, western India, on Aug. 22, 2015. Singh turned nine rooms at his home into guest rooms to open the hotel six years ago. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo