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…
Bhavan
Located in the Dandia Bazar area of Baroda, the Premanand Sahitya Bhavan was established in November 1916. This initiative was inspired by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, reflecting his dedication to fostering literary and cultural development. Originally known as the Gujarati Sahitya Sabha, the institution was renamed to Premanand Sahitya Bhavan in January 1944. Founders and Purpose The establishment of the…