Shiv Niwas Palace is a Rajput / Rajputana (with European elements) palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, and a filming location for Octopussy (1983). Dating to the begun under Maharana Sajjan Singh (1874–1884), completed early 20th century. It is owned by Maharana of Mewar (HRH Group of Hotels).
Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Verified facts
- Located in Udaipur, Rajasthan
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10870, SRC-10871, SRC-11336 - Appeared in Octopussy (movie, 1983)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10870, SRC-10871, SRC-11167 - Built begun under Maharana Sajjan Singh (1874–1884), completed early 20th century
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11336, SRC-11337, SRC-11892 - Architectural style: Rajput / Rajputana architecture (with European elements)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11336, SRC-11337, SRC-11893 - Built begun 1874–1884 (Maharana Sajjan Singh), completed early 20th century (Maharana Fateh Singh)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11336, SRC-11348, SRC-11892 - Architectural style: Rajput architecture
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11336, SRC-11337, SRC-11891 - Owned by Maharana of Mewar (HRH Group of Hotels) (1982–present)
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-11336, SRC-10870, SRC-11891, SRC-12663, SRC-11893
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10870 — https://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/udaipur-india (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10871 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/o/Octopussy.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11167 — Octopussy — Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11336 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiv_Niwas_Palace (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11337 — https://audiala.com/en/india/udaipur/shiv-niwas-palace (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11348 — https://www.hrhhotels.com/hotels/shiv_niwas_palace/hotelfactsheet.php (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11891 — HistoricStays101 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11892 — Udaipur Online (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11893 — IndiaEasyTrip (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12663 — HRH Group of Hotels — Shiv Niwas Palace official site (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Octopussy filmed?
Shiv Niwas Palace, in Udaipur, Rajasthan, is a real-world filming location used for Octopussy.
Where is Shiv Niwas Palace located?
Shiv Niwas Palace is located in Udaipur, Rajasthan.