Located near the historic Gahdiyali Pol, the Tank Shaal (Mint) is an important piece of Baroda’s history. It was established during the reign of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad I, based on the orders of his brother, Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad.
The building was equipped with a large chimney, melting furnaces, and water ponds, all essential for minting coins. The coins produced here were called Babashahi coins, named after Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad, who was affectionately known as “Baba.”
In 1911, the Tank Shaal was transformed into the Shree Sayaji High School. This change marked a new chapter in the building’s history, shifting from a center of coin production to a place of learning.
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