Headline: Bentley introduces 5 custom editions inspired by Indian flag.
One of the specials is the Bentayga Opulence Edition. A long way from Rolls with its “adequate” horsepower.
This is reverting to an old norm. Before independence, maharajahs were a prime market for Rolls and Packard super-special custom limos and speedsters.
Originally Mogul was a title for princes in India, and the most famous of those Moguls was the Nizam of Hyderabad, who I’ve noted before.
The abovenoted story claimed that the fabulously rich Mogul, with 300 wives, was prohibited by law from leaving his kingdom. Other stories cast doubt on the idea….
Condensed and edited a bit:
Once on a trip to London, Nizam Mukarram Jah saw a Rolls-Royce showroom. Dressed in ordinary business attire, he stopped in to inquire about the latest models. The salesman, mistaking the unassuming Nizam for a poor foreigner, threw him out of the showroom. Nizam, without losing his temper or making a fuss, immediately had his aide call up the dealer and arrange a princely visit. The next day, Nizam in royal dress received a red carpet welcome, and he bought six cars to be shipped to India.
After returning to India, he ordered the municipal sanitary department of Hyderabad to use the six Rollses for street cleaning and trash collecting.
Curried revenge, served CHILLED. Deeeee-licious.
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