The present bridge over the Vishwamitri river, connecting the Sayajiganj area to the Kirti Mandir side, has roots that go even deeper that the Mughals era of Baroda. The first bridge to be built on the site was actually built by Muzafar II in the 16th century . This bridge was then improvised upon by the Mughals in sometime between the…
Bridge
Imagine a sprawling park with pathways shaded by huge leafy trees and lawns bordered with lush green bushes, in the center of the city. Sayaji Baug is one such park located in the heart of Vadodara. Also known as “Kamati Baug”, it was commissioned by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1879, as a gift to the citizens of his Baroda…