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January 1, 1877
Maharaja Sayajirao III’s first Indian tour ended at Delhi, to attend the durbar, where Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India.
January 1, 1903
Attended Delhi Darbar on the occasion of the coronation of King Edward VII.
January 2, 2015
Death of Dr. Mrunalini Devi Puar due to illness. She was the sister of Maharaja Ranjitsinh Gaekwad & chancellor of MSU.
January 3, 1936
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III – the day which marks Sayajirao’s accession to the throne & 60 Years of Golden Rule.
January 4, 1929
Yuvraj Pratapsingh Rao married Kumari Shantadevi.
January 6, 1879
Maharaja Sayajirao III married to Kumari Laxmibai, (Later renamed Maharani Chimnabai), the niece of the Maharaja of Tanjore.
January 8, 1879
Maharaja Sayajirao III inaugurated Sayajibaug (earlier known as Kamatibaug).
January 8, 1879
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III laid foundation stone for Baroda College (now The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda).
January 8, 1885
The Construction work of the Sayaji Sarovar at Ajwa began, which later supplied drinking water to Baroda. Ceremony performed by Lady Watson, wife of Resident Watson.
January 9, 1861
BB & CI linked Baroda when first train reached Goya Gate amidst great fanfare.
January 11, 1925
Golden Jubilee celebrations of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III.
January 12, 1880
The foundation stone of Lukshmi Villas Palace was laid by the Agent to the Governor Mr. Melville, in the presence of Sir, Richard Temple (Governor of Bombay).
January 15, 1915
Laid foundation of Kirti Mandir near the royal cemetery where the memory of past rulers, benefactors of the State, and devoted members of the family could be honored.
January 15, 1926
The Viceroy, Lord and Countess Reading visited Baroda and Lord Reading laid the foundation stone of the science Institute (now the Faculty of Science – MSU).
January 17, 1848
Ganpatrao Gaekwad became the Maharaja of Baroda.
January 27, 1905
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III unveiled Statue of H.H. Bhagvatsinhji, Thakor Saheb of Gondal, erected by the people of his state in appreciation of his enlightened rule.
January 31, 1952
National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR) was founded (at Pratap Vilas Palace).
January, 1924
Maharaja Sayajirao as Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University, delivered Chancellor’s address.
February 6, 1939
After a glorious reign of 63 Years, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III died at Mumbai.
February 10, 1890
Kalabhavan was established.
February 10, 1890
Construction work of Lukshmi Vilas Palace was completed & became the Royal Residence of the Gaekwad Family.
February 19, 1883
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad visited Calcutta, on the invitation of the Viceroy Lord Ripon.
February 19, 1892
Princess Indira Raje, third child of Maharani Chimnabai Gaekwad II was born, who later became Maharani of Cooch Behar.
February 27, 1917
Baroda State General Hospital was opened by Lord Willingdon, Governor of Bombay.
February 28, 1958
Vishwamitri Bridge was made open to Public!
February, 1914
Maharani Chimnabai II signalled her abandonment of purdah by sitting on the same sofa with the Maharaja at a prize distribution ceremony at Nyay Mandir.
March 8, 1934
Statue of Chatrapati Shivaji at Sayajibaug was unveiled by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad.
March 11, 1863
Gopalrao (Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III) was born in Kalvana Village to Kashirao Gaekwad.
March 13, 1890
Prince Albert Victor of Wales, who was on a sporting tour to India, arrived in Baroda.
March 17, 1943
The opening ceremony of Shri Padmavati Devi Sanatorium (TB Hospital at Gotri road) was performed by Her Highness the Maharani Saheb.
March 18, 1914
Maharaja Holkar of Indore visited Baroda and unveiled an Equestrian Statue (KalaGhoda) of Maharaja Sayajirao made by Sir Derwent Wood.
March 18, 1941
Shri Pratap Shastraghar, located inside Lukshmi Villas Palace was erected by Maharaja Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad.
March 25, 1919
Foundation Stone of State’s first Railway Workshop (at Goya Gate – Pratap Nagar) was laid by Lord Chelmsford.
March 29, 1892
Ajwa water works began functioning and supply of drinking water through taps started in Baroda.
March 30, 1953
Fire Brigade Office (Agni Shaman Kendra) near Sursagar Lake was inaugurated.
April 1, 1966
Vadodara Municipal Corporation was formed. On 1st April Baroda got the status of the Municipal Corporation and hence the Bombay Municipal Corporation Act was enforced. Vadodara Municipality was elevated to the status of a Municipal Corporation in the year 1966.
April 1, 1731
Peshwas & Gaekwads’ battle was fought at Bhilapur area between Baroda & Dabhoi.
April 2, 1930
Son of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad and Cricketer, Maharaja Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad were born.
April 5, 1961
Foundation stone of Sardar Sarovar Dam was laid by the then Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
April 10, 1875
The then Maharaja of Baroda, Maharaja Malharrao Gaekwad were sent to Madras for Imprisonment by Britishers.
April 11, 1961
Maharaja’s School was remodelled & extended as Maharaja Fatesingh Museum & opened by the then Governor of Gujarat, Nawab Mehdi Nawaz Jung.
April 15, 1963
For Education and Training of Indian Army’s Vehicles and Guns, EME School was established.
April 19, 1875
Malharrao Gaekwad were deposed & exiled to Madras Jail
April 29, 1848
Royal Indian Painter, Raja Ravi Varma were born !
April 30, 1949
Originally known as Baroda College, it became ‘The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda’ after independence.
May 02, 1949
Merging of Gaekwars Baroda State Railway (GBSR) with Bombay Baroda & Central India.
May 03, 1800
Maharaja Sayajirao II was born at SarkarWada (The Maharaja Palace).
May 03, 1875
The British Governor General appointed Sir T. Madhav Rao as Diwan of Baroda
May 06, 2010
A Bridge going through Dandia Bazaar to Akota was given Name of Maharani Shantadevi.
May 08, 1938
Maharaja Ranjitsinh Gaekwad were born at Ooty.
May 09, 1916
Manubhai Mehta were made Deewan of Baroda State. They were Deewan for 11 years.
May 10, 2012
Death of Maharaja Ranjitsinh Gaekwad.
May 11, 1960
A Record Breaking Temperature of 47.7C was noted in City.
May 12, 1888
Son of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad, Prince Jaysinhrao were Born. Also Queen Victoria sent a Special Message wishing for it.
May 14, 1732
Death of Pilajirao Gaekwad. He established Gaekwad’s reign in Baroda State.
May 15, 1953
A last ‘sentenced to death’ was given, then nobody was given.
May 21, 1906
Sir Sayajirao went Washington to learn library system, which was then later accepted in Vadodara.
May 22, 2002
Death of The Rajmata Shantadevi of Gaekwad Family.
May 23, 1863
An Article was Published of Dabhoi-Miyagam Bullock Train.
May 24, 2010
MSU’s Faculty of Management Studies’ BBA building was inaugurated.
May 25, 1954
Death of Prof. Manikrao. He was Physical Educator of Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad.
May 27, 1875
Shrimant Gopalrao Gaekwad was adopted as Sayajirao Gaekwad by Maharani Jamna Bai and were also selected as successor to Maharaja Malharrao Gaekwad by the British Government.
May 29, 1875
After selected as Maharaja, Sayajirao Gaekwad visited Main Temples (Navnaths) of City.
June 01, 1894
Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad established Baroda Museum inside Sayaji Baug.
June 04, 1882
Maharaja Sayajirao’s and Maharani Chimanabai’s second daughter Putlabai was born.
June 04, 1913
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar was accepted to sent to Columbia University for Studies.
June 05, 2005
After 97 Years, Bank of Baroda changed its Logo.
June 06, 1875
Keshavrao Pandit and Vyankatesh Joshi (Bhau Master), after the initiation ceremony, took to formally educating the young Maharaja.
June 06, 1964
Shakespeare’s Show was organised at City’s TownHall – Gandhi Nagar Gruh in 3 Parts.
June 07, 1875
After selected as Maharaja, education was given to him by Vyankatesh Joshi and Keshav Pandit.
June 10, 1952
Canara Coffee House, one of the oldest cafe of city, was established.
June 11, 1865
French Traveller and Photographer, Lui Rosevelt stayed with Maharaja Khanderao Gaekwad as a Guest for 5 months.
June 15, 1897
Death of Princess Tarabai at 16 Years, daughter of Maharaja Khanderao Gaekwad and sister of Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad.
June 16, 1949
Baroda Medical College was inaugurated by Dr. D.D. Gilder, the Health Minister of Bombay State.
June 17, 1906
By Order of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad, Floor-Mills were started.
June 18, 1940
One and only Israeli (Yahudi) Kabristan was constructed in Nizampura area by Boloman Greso (Agarwarkar) with his own 2500 Rs.
June 19, 1906
Principal of Baroda College, Arvind Ghose went on Leave as they were going to Bengal.
June 21, 1906
Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad sent Telegram from America, ordering to start Libraries in Baroda.
June 22, 1911
For reading, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad erected library departments to develop Libraries.
June 23, 1917
Founder of Constitution of India, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar returned from America after their further studies.
June 24, 1917
Death of Anandrao Kashirao Gaekwad, elder brother of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad.
June 29, 1908
Maharaja Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad was born at Pratap Vilas Palace.
July 11, 1944
Maharaja Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad was awarded Title of honorary Colonel Lieutenant.
July 14, 1881
Elder daughter Bajubai was born to Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III.
July 20, 1908
Bank of Baroda was established by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III.
July 26, 1881
Former deposed Maharaja Malharrao Gaekwad died in Madras.
July 30, 1914
Inauguration Ceremony of Pratap Vilas Palace was organised by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad.
August 1, 1956
Western Railway’s Vadodara Railway Division was established.
August 2, 1936
City’s Wrestler Shankarrao Thorat played in Berlin Olympics of Year 1936.
August 3, 1883
Sir Sayajirao’s eldest Son, Prince Fatehsinhrao was born.
August 4, 1936
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad went to Germany to see Hockey Match at Berlin Olympics.
August 5, 1912
Shri Arvind Ghose introduced as the Principal of Baroda College (MSU).
August 6, 2011
Vivekananda Lecture Hall was inaugurated at Dilaram Bungalow’s RamKrishna Mission.
August 10, 1881
Malharrao Gaekwad was made Maharaja of Baroda State by Britishers.
August 11, 1903
Death of Malharrao Gaekwad’s Wife and earlier Maharani of Baroda, Maharani Mahalsa Bai.
August 12, 2004
Guest House were made in campus of Maharaja Sayajirao University.
August 15, 1947
First flag hoisting in the city was done by Prof. Manekrao at Jubilee baug.
August 15, 1956
MSU’s Faculty of Social Work was inaugurated.
August 17, 2012
BroadGauge Line was constructed on route to Vadodara to Chota-Udepur by Indian Railways.
August 19, 1818
Insurrection against Maharaja Anandrao, Kanhojirao were imprisoned by Raoji Aapaji.
August 20, 1934
As Ordered by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad, RollsRoyce company sent 7-seater Sedan to Vadodara by France.
August 24, 1914
For Training and Self Employment of Women’s, Maharani Chimnabai established Female Training School.
August 25, 1913
The Then Princess Indira Raje Gaekwad were married to Prince Jitendrasingh Bhup of Cooch Bihar.
August 26, 1875
Richard Meade wrote letter to Governor to Preview the Education of Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad.
August 27, 1923
Death of Jaysinhrao, son of Sayajirao Gaekwad at age of 35 Years. The Baroda State Library (also known as Jaysinhrao Sarvajanik Vaanchnalaya) was the Palace of him which was later converted into Library.
September 1, 1927
Oriental Institute was established by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad.
September 1, 1934
General Post Office building was erected at Raopura Area.
September 3, 1769
Son of Maharaja Govindrao Gaekwad, Maharaja Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad I were born at Sarkarwada (The Maharaja Palace).
September 4, 1948
Jivraj Mehta appointed as Deewan of Baroda State after Special meeting at Lukshmi Villas Palace.
September 9, 1812
Death of Khanderao Malhrarao Gaekwad, GrandSon of Pilajirao Gaekwad.
September 10, 2014
The Sayaji (Ajwa) Sarovar in Ajwa crossed the 215-foot-mark for the first time in five decades.
September 11, 1908
Shivram Kamble, who were a Social reformer, were invited to Baroda as a State Guest and were honoured by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad.
September 14, 1908
Death of Prince Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad, the eldest son of Sayajirao Gaekwad.
September 19, 1800
Death of 3rd Maharaja of Baroda State – Maharaja Govindrao Gaekwad.
September 21, 1910
Photo-shoot of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad was held at Lafayette Studio, London.
September 24, 1927
Baroda University Commission was initiated, to Start regional colleges in Baroda State.
September 26, 1922
Post Master General from Mumbai gave the permission to Build the Post Office Building at Raopura!
September 27, 1800
Maharaja of Baroda, Anandrao Gaekwad rebelled against Kanahajirao Gaekwad and tried to Win Baroda.
September 29, 1971
Situated in Dandia Bazar Area, Arvind Niwas was renamed as Aurobindo Society (Aurobindo Ashram) by Govt. of Gujarat.
September 30, 1957
Inauguration of MSU’s Polytechnic Building was done by India’s First President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
October 1, 1921
The Gaekwads of Baroda took administration of State Railways. Gaekwad Baroda State Railway (GBSR) took over operation and maintenance of Narrow Gauge system.
October 2, 1819
Death of Baroda State’s 7th Maharaja, Maharaja Anandrao Gaekwad.
October 5, 1891
After Death of Anandrao Gaekwad, Maharaja Sayajirao II Gaekwad were coronated as a Ruler of Baroda.
October 6, 1989
Release of 60 paisa Post Stamp by India Post as of 50th Death Anniversary of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III.
October 7, 1901
British Resident of Baroda, W.H. Stuart were removed from British Government.
October 9, 1949
Territorial Army TA 811 (engineering) was established in Baroda.
October 16, 1874
Maharaja Malharrao Gaekwad’s Son, Yuvraj Venkatrao were born at Sarkar Wada.
October 21, 1882
Hunting Black Buck with the Cheetah in Baroda Photos were Illustrated in The Graphic by Bridgeman Images.
October 27, 1940
A newly reformed State Legislative Assembly known as Baroda State Praja Mandal assembled at Thol village, 20 miles from Ahmedabad, with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as its president.
October 31, 1987
Vadopex-87 – A district level philatelic exhibition was held on 31st October 1987 and 1st November 1987 at Municipal Art Gallery, Badamdi Baug, Dandia Bazar.
October 31, 1893
Prince Dhairyashilrao, fourth child of Maharani Chimnabai II, was born.
November 4, 1910
Another Photo-shoot of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad was held at Lafayette Studio, London.
November 5, 1987
MSU’s Guest House was inaugurated by the then Governor R.K. Trivedi.
November 6, 1906
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad were appointed as Superintendent of Libraries by the Board.
November 7, 1912
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad of Baroda performed opening ceremony of “Sharda Mandir”, a new building of Marathi Grantha Sangrahalaya (Library) & also gave lecture.
November 8, 1908
Viceory Lord Dufferin arrived as a Guest in Baroda State.
November 9, 1886
Sir Sayajirao General Hospital was inaugurated by Lord Dufferin.
November 10, 1892
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad met with few Indians at an Hall in London.
November 11, 1921
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad came back to City from their 13th Trip of USA.
November 12, 1875
Guest, Prince of Wales – Albert Edward, saw the Military of Baroda State at Lalbaug (Pratap Villas Palace).
November 13, 1863
The Britishers gave an application to Maharaja Khanderao Gaekwad for allocating space for Building Post office near Mandvi.
November 14, 1987
An Exhibition on Postage Stamp about Jawaharlal Nehru was organised at Badamdibaug’s Municipal Gallery (now known as Vivekananda Art Gallery).
November 15, 1909
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad gave Lord Minto and Lady Mary, a special banquet in the presence of dignitaries.
November 16, 1954
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India laid down the Foundation stone of Shrimati Hansa Mehta Library of The Maharaja Sayajirao University.
November 18, 1830
The Post Office at Residency House (now known as Sayaji Bhavan) was closed.
November 19, 1984
A Special Cover was launched on occasion of Golden Jubilee of Ranji Trophy.
November 22, 1875
Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, who came to Baroda, departed after 8 days of Visit to Vadodara.
November 23, 1886
Commissioned the preparation of the “Aine Rajmahal” manuscript.
November 24, 1984
Holy Relics of Maharashi Arvind were given at Aurobindo Ashram.
November 27, 1896
Viceroy Lord Elgin paid a visit to Baroda.
November 28, 1870
Death of Maharaja Khanderao Gaekwad at Makarpura Palace.
November 29, 1882
Sir T. Madhav Rao left Baroda and Kazi Shahabuddin succeeded as Diwan of Baroda
November 29, 1898
Maharani Jamnabai Passed away.
November 30, 1896
Chimanabai Nyay Mandir was inaugurated by Lord Elgin on its completion.
December 3, 1916
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad allowed Baroda’s Soldiers to take part in the First World War.
December 5, 1950
Death of Maharshi Arvind (Sri Aurobindo) at Pondicherry.
December 9, 1950
Sri Aurobindo’s body laid to rest.
December 10, 1875
Adviser & Teacher of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad, F. A. H. Elliot arrived in Baroda. Motibaug Palace was School at that time.
December 12, 1856
Maharaja Khanderao Gaekwad ascended the gadi at the Dewankhana, Baroda.
December 14, 1927
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad visited Dabhoi and started useful works for People there.
December 15, 1902
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad started Industrial Exhibition at Ahemdabad.
December 18, 1910
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad attended various convention at Mumbai.
December 19, 1847
Death of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad II.
December 19, 1793
Maharaja Govindrao Gaekwad ascended the gadi.
December 21, 1879
Marriage of Maharaja Khanderao Gaekwad’s daughter, Rani Tara Bai with Raja Sahib Raghunath Savant Bhonsle Raje Bahadur.
December 23, 1902
Guest of City, Wrestler Gulaam Mohammed (Great Gama Pehelwan) lifted 1200 KGs of stone lying in Nazarbaug Palace.
December 25, 1875
On Occasion of Visit of Prince of Wales in city, sketch of Rhino Fight was published in The Illustrated London News.
December 1881
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III took the responsibility of State administration.
December 28, 1885
Married (second time) to H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Chimna Bai II alias Gajra Bai Sahib.
December 29, 1876
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad were granted the title of ‘Farzand-i-Khas-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia’.
December 1925
Before Golden Jubilee of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Animal Fights at Aggad (arena) & New Years Eve State Banquet at Lukshmi Villas Palace were celebrated/held.
1861
Maharaja Khanderao Gaekwad II renovated the Jagat Mandir (Dwarka Temple), while Britishers repaired the summit of temple, which was broken during the fight with vaghers.
1874
Malharrao Gaekwad appointed Dadabhai Naoroji as Diwan of Baroda.
1875
Vernacular Education Department established.
1885
Ordered translations of historical books of the Jains.
1887
First sections of new railways from Mehsana to Vadnagar opened and other connections duly followed, a Railway System connecting all principal villages and towns was a major achievement of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III.
1891
Sanitary Department for the first time set up for the whole State, taking over work till now inefficiently performed by local sweepers.
1897
Maharaja Sayajirao’s visit to Egypt.
1903
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III arranged to keep the golden kalash (pitcher) on summit of Dwarka temple!
1904
City Improvement Trust was established with Sir Manubhai Mehta as its Chairman.
1904
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III visited Savoy Westend Hotel in Karlovy Vary, Czechia.
1908
Approved the preparation of a volume each year on Buddhism.
1911
Maharni Chimnabai II published a book in collaboration with S.M. Mitra called “The Position of Women in Indian Life”.
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