Indian Maharajas are famous worldwide for their bravery and luxurious lifestyles. They are also known for not forgiving their enemies and taking historical revenge. There are stories of some kings donating their kingdoms, like King Marthanda Varma, who donated his kingdom to Sri Padmanabha (Vishnu) in 1749–50. This story is about a king who took revenge for an insult, and it still remains a topic of discussion. If you’re a car enthusiast, you may have come across a fascinating story about a Maharaja who used Rolls-Royce cars for garbage collection as a form of retaliation against poor customer service at a London showroom. This king decided to take revenge on the arrogant staff, and it became an incredible story. The king’s name was Maharaja Jai Singh Prabhakar, the ruler of Alwar. Let’s know the fascinating revenge story.
It all started in 1930 when Maharaja Jai Singh visited a Rolls-Royce showroom in London. However, the staff rudely showed him the way out, judging him based on his ordinary appearance, as they believed that only rich people dressed in fine clothes could afford Rolls-Royce cars.
After being turned away for his simple dressing, Maharaja Jai Singh decided to return to the showroom in his royal attire. The Maharaja didn’t hesitate to confront the audacious employees personally by buying six vehicles from their lot.
Not only the king buy six RR cars, he went on to get these vehicles transported to India and gave them to his servants to use to clean the streets and collect garbage.
If true, it is a very aspiring story of not judging people from their appearances.
Several theories surround the incident; the retaliation served its purpose, and Rolls Royce established in 1906, took a stance of apology for their staff’s behaviour, voluntarily offering the king with extra vehicles free of charge.
In 1920s, Rolls-Royce cars enjoyed unwavering popularity in India, beautifully reflecting the nation’s wealthy cultural history from times before colonial rule. Models like the RR 20 HP, often fondly referred to as the ‘baby Rolls-Royce,’ found particular favour among the royals and the privileged classes.
