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Baroda State was a kingdom within the Maratha Confederacy and later a princely state in present-day Gujarat. It was ruled by the Gaekwad dynasty from its formation in 1721 until its accession to the newly formed Dominion of India in 1949.
Vadodara ( Gujarati: [ʋəˈɽodɾɑ] ⓘ ), also known as Baroda, is a major city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Vadodara district and is situated on the banks of the Vishwamitri River, 141 km (88 mi) from the state capital of Gandhinagar.
Gaekwads (also spelled as Gaikwads, Guicowars, Gaekwars) ( IAST: Gāyakavāḍa ), a Hindu Maratha dynasty of the former Maratha Confederacy and its subsequent (erstwhile) princely state of Baroda in western India from the early 18th century until 1947.
Jan 8, 2016 · Embark on an enriching journey through Baroda State’s vibrant history with our engaging timeline. Uncover the rise of the esteemed Gaekwad dynasty, pivotal events, and transformative reigns of leaders like Sayajirao III.
Explore the illustrious history and lineage of the Gaekwads, from their legendary origins to their enduring legacy in Vadodara's cultural and historical narrative.
The Baroda that we see today, the cultural capital of Gujarat, is just one example of these processes. Every place passes through the hands of many kings and dynasties, but every so often a leader is born who leads his place along with it’s people towards prosperity, for Baroda it was Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III.
Gaekwar dynasty, Indian ruling family whose capital was at Baroda (now Vadodara) in Gujarat state. The state became a leading power in the 18th-century Maratha confederacy. The founder of the dynasty was Damaji I who had risen to power by 1740. The last Gaekwar, Sayaji Rao III, died in 1939.
