While talking about Baroda, no one forgets the visionary king Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III but they often forget that his queen Maharani Chimnabai II was just as foresighted as he was. While the Maharaja was working on reforming every other system of the state, the Maharani was busy uplifting the women of the State. One of the major step she took in this direction…
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The Mobile Palace/Delhi Pavilion as it was known back in the day, now houses the Maharani Chimnabai Ladies Club. Located besides the Bird Zoo at Sayaji Baug (Kamati Baug) this wooden structure was actually commissioned to be Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III‘s residence during the Delhi Durbar of 1911. Royal Opulence : Would you like a tent to be booked in your…
Found in the Art Collection of Sitadevi of Baroda, the Scene de Corrida was an ink drawing by the famed painter Pablo Picasso. While it is not known as to how Sita Devi came to possess the drawing, it is certain that it was in her possession for some time. This fact was proved to be true by the catalog…
Just like it’s always said : “Behind every successful man, there is a woman”. Born as Shrimant Gajrabai Devi, to Shrimant Sardar Bajirao Amritrao Ghatge, Sarjerao, of Dewas, Maharani Chimabai II was the second wife of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. Renamed as Maharani Chimnabai II upon marriage, the queen was just as visionary as her husband. The Better-Half Maharani Chimnabai II…
Many characters from history often have disputable careers, including the royalty to which people usually refrain from pointing a finger at. Sita Devi of Baroda, may be considered one of these people. Sita Devi was born on May 12, 1917, in Madras. She was known as the “Indian Wallis Simpson”. She was a colorful lady who led an extravagant life…