Baroda State was renowned as one of the wealthiest states during the princely period, boasting its own army and navy. In 1725, 299 years ago, the first Maharaja of Baroda State, Pilajirao Gaekwad, was appointed by the Peshwas as the General of Revenue Collection. To safeguard the coastline from foreign invasions and enhance trade, a navy was established. Ships armed…
