Dynasty: Gaekwar (Gaekwad)State: earlier Bombay (now Mumbai) | now GujaratGun Salutes: 21Independent from Bombay: 1st May, 1949Name in Gujarati & Hindi Language: બરોડા, बड़ौदाAlso known as: Vadodara ‘Matre’ was originally believed as the Family name of the Gaekwad’s. They belonged to Maratha Clan, who are ranked among Kshatriyas, the warrior Class. Among several stories, it is believed that a farmer … Continue reading The Gaekwads