It's a luxurious royal residence, Karni Bhawan Palace in Bikaner was one of the private residences built by Maharaja Karni Singh, a modern-day maharaja of Bikaner.Like his illustrious forefathers, Maharaja Karni Singh was a tireless builder. Karni Bhawan Palace was built in the art deco style, highly popular by the 1950s in Europe and the United States.