Bhadran, a village with deep historical roots in the Baroda State, was established on the 11th Sudi of Vaishakh in the Samvat year 1232. Named after the Goddess Bhadra Kali, whose ancient temple still stands, Bhadran is one of the region’s oldest settlements. According to the Family Tree of the Patels of the Seven Towns, published in 1925, the first…
Clock Tower
Vyara was a key town in the Baroda State, serving as the main entrance to the important Navsari district. Under the Gaekwad kings, it grew from a small outpost into a busy center for trade and modern development. Gaekwad Killa The Vyara Fort, often referred to locally as the Gaikwad Killa, stands as a quintessential Maratha stronghold in the heart of Vyara town. The fort was constructed…
Under the Gaekwad rule, Amreli was transformed into a majestic administrative hub, anchored by the grand Raj Mahal(palace) which served as the seat of Baroda State’s power in Kathiawar. The city’s skyline was defined by the iconic Tower, a regal clock tower that stood as a testament to the architectural elegance and disciplined governance of the Baroda State era. Rajmahal Palace…
Tucked in a small strip of garden across from the Faculty of Arts at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) is a clock tower known as the Shri Sayaji Tower. Erected during 1920-21, it was built at a cost of Rs. 30,470, with the clock alone accounting for about Rs. 3,000. The Tower : The Shri Sayaji Tower stands…
The Maharani Chimnabai Tower, commonly known as Raopura Tower, is one of the major landmarks of the city. Erected in 1896, the funds for the tower were contributed by the citizens of Baroda in memory of Maharani Chimnabai I (1864-1885), the first wife of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. It was inaugurated by the last Nawab of Baroda, Mir Kamaluddin Hussainkhan….