Located near Khanderao Market, the Govindrao Madhyavarti School was established by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 in honor of Maharaja Govindrao Gaekwad. Originally, the school also served as a music college, known as ‘Gayan Shala,’ for a period. The original building was replaced by a new structure in 1937, also commissioned by Sayajirao III. Architectural Features The Govindrao Madyavarti School is…
November 2011
While walking through certain parts of the old city, one may come across strange yet regal-looking poles topped with arrows. These poles are actually the vent shafts of an elaborate underground drainage system. As part of his visionary schemes, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III commissioned a well-planned drainage system in 1894. Thus, a meticulously designed drainage network was established, featuring vent…
Maharani Chimnabai II, like her husband Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, was a forward-thinking leader who played a crucial role in advancing education in the Baroda State. Established in 1911, Maharani Chimnabai High School stands as a testament to her commitment to educational reform. The school was founded with the support of Maharani Chimnabai II and former Chief Justice Bhausaheb Gokhale. Backdrop In…
The post office currently standing in the Raopura area was built in the early 1930s and has a long history of correspondence between the Britishers and the Gaekwads. The earliest known postal service available in Baroda before 1863 was through the Camp PO, located inside the Cantonment area. Until 1863, there was no other post office; the city only had…