The Mobile Palace, once known as the Delhi Pavilion, now serves as the Maharani Chimnabai Ladies Club, located beside the Bird Zoo at Sayaji Baug (Kamati Baug). Originally commissioned by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, this unique wooden structure was designed to be his residence during the Delhi Durbar of 1911. Royal Opulence: Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III’s response to accommodation options…
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Established in 1930, The Gaekwad Baroda Golf Club is Gujarat’s only private golf course, also known as GBGC, set in and around the Lukshmi Vilas Palace compound. The golf course was originally created by Maharaja Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad, grandson of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, primarily for his European guests. In the 1990s, Samarjitsinh Gaekwad renovated the course and opened it to…
Nestled near the Khanderao Market, the Shri Sayaji Vihar Club stands as a proud testament to the architectural and cultural vision of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. Originally established as the Officers’ Club for sports activities, this historic building embodies the grandeur and elegance of its time. The Building The design of the Shri Sayaji Vihar Club aligns with the architectural…
Commissioned in 1936, the Maharaja Pratapsinh Coronation Gymkhana stands as a testament to Baroda’s rich history and the defiant spirit of its rulers. During the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III’s rule, his grandson and successor, Yuvraj Pratapsinhrao, boldly declared his intention to establish a Polo Club. This announcement was not merely a gesture of celebration but also…