Sayaji Dwar, also known as H.H. Sayajirao Gaekwad Dwar, is situated at the heart of Dewas City. According to historical accounts, this distinguished gateway was inaugurated in 1941 by Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh Bahadur of Bikaner, under the patronage of Maharaja Gaekwad Sir Sayaji Rao Khanderao Gaekwad. The entrance was constructed during the reign of H.H. Maharaj Sadashivrao II (Khase…
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad
As INDIA celebrates 75 years of Independence, here’s an insight into how the Baroda State silently but surely made its contribution in the Indian struggle for Independence. While Baroda State always stayed an ally of the Britishers on the surface, it silently provided a crucial support to revolutionaries and their activities. This fact can be understood by reflecting on the…
The Gaekwads of Baroda are renowned not only for their luxurious extravagance but also for their commitment to social reforms. A stunning representation of this opulence is the custom-made Louis Vuitton Tea Case, commissioned by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1926. Crafted from grained leather, this elegant piece contained all the necessary accouterments for making tea. The Tea Case: By…