This lost palace was constructed during the early 19th century under the reign of Maharaja Anandrao Gaekwad, specifically for his son Balwantrao Gaekwad. Unfortunately, Maharaja Anandrao Gaekwad passed away before the completion of the palace. Subsequently, Sayajirao II ascended the throne. Balwantrao Gaekwad and his family are known to have resided in the palace for a time. However, after Balwantrao’s death, the palace fell into disuse and gradually became dilapidated. Eventually, the site was repurposed as a cremation ground.
Today, one can only faintly discern the fort walls from the banks of the Vishwamitri River. The area where the palace once stood is now overgrown with vegetation. Interestingly, there are no known photographs of the palace from that era, but there exists a painting by Thomas Postans depicting the palace in its full splendor. Thomas Postans, during his tenure in Baroda from 1823 to 1839, created drawings and watercolors of the city and its surroundings, capturing a glimpse of the palace as it once stood.
Regrettably, despite its historical significance as one of the 22 palaces of the Baroda State, knowledge about this palace is largely lost to modern-day residents.
Partial Source: Times of India
where this palace is located..? can you give us the address..?
It was located at backside of Kirti Mandir, as said by Chandrashekhar Patil.