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The luxurious life of Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah

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Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah

The Sultan of Brunei holds the title of the world’s richest king. His wealth surpassess that of wealthy industrialists of the world. 
 

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A palace worth billions

The Sultan of Brunei lives in an opulent palace worth Rs 50 billion. The palace has been adorned with 22-carat gold. 
 

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1800 rooms

The luxurious palace of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has over 1800 rooms and over 300 bathrooms. This undermines the immense wealth of the royalty. 
 

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The grand palace spans over 20 lakh square feet

Even the walls are gilded and the food is served in utensils made of gold. 
 

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Private jets

The Sultan of Brunie travels in a private jet adorned with gold embellishments. The aircraft has gold seats and a gold interior. 
 

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A lavish lifestyle

A London-based hairdresser cuts and styles the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s hair. The stylist is compensated with Rs 16 lakh monthly. 
 

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Sultan's wealth

As per media reports, the Sultan of Brunei has a wealth of more than Rs 15,900 crore. A major part of assets is sourced from gas and oil industries. 
 

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The palace has been designed with remarkable detail

There’s a rumour that it is a challenging task to find one’s way around. If someone gets lost, it takes them days to find their way out.
 

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7000 luxury cars

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah possesses an astounding collection of 7000 luxury cars, including 600 Rolls Royce and 300 Ferrari.

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