Mankari Bhavan

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The Mankari Building/Bhavan was located near Makarpura Palace, which boasted beautiful fountains and was accessible via a wooden bridge to its compound.

Historically, Captain Rajkumar Shri Kiritsinhji Gambhirsinhji Sahib served as the ADC and companion to Maharaja Gaekwad of Baroda in 1897. He held the title of Mankari within the Baroda City.

The title of Mankari (Maankari) was hereditary among Maratha nobles who received land grants and cash allowances. These individuals enjoyed ceremonial honors and held official positions at the Durbar (court).

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