Long before the Gaekwads of Baroda rose to prominence, the city was under the governance of the Babi Nawabs, who served as officers and governors under the Mughal Empire. An Esteemed Heritage The Nawab family of Baroda traces its lineage back to the Holy Prophet Muhammad through his grandson, Hazrat Imam Husain. In the early 1500s, descendants of Imam Husain…
April 2019
Just like the Motibaug Palace, Mastu Baug was a distinguished wooden mansion located within the compound of the Lukshmi Vilas Palace. Believed to have been constructed in 1887, Mastu Baug was renowned for its exquisite blend of architectural styles. Architectural Splendor The building was a remarkable example of the fusion between Gujarati woodwork and Marathi Wada architectural styles. Photographs of…