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Sayaji Rao Gaekwad II was the eight Maharaja of Baroda State reigning from 1819 to 1847. He became Maharaja of Baroda after the death of Anand Rao Gaekwad. He was the third son of Govind Rao Gaekwad.
Sayajirao Gaekwad III (born as Shrimant Gopalrao Gaekwad; 11 March 1863 – 6 February 1939) was the Maharaja of Baroda State from 1875 to 1939, and is remembered for reforming much of his state during his rule.
Sayaji Rao Gaekwad II was the eight Maharaja of Baroda State reigning from 1819 to 1847. He became Maharaja of Baroda after the death of Anand Rao Gaekwad. He was the third son of Govind Rao Gaekwad.
Maharaja Sayaji Rao Gaekwad III of Baroda (1862‒1939) was one of the most extraordinary Indian princes of the colonial period. From 1875 to 1939 he ruled Baroda, western India’s preeminent princely state — and one of the most important ones in the subcontinent, along with Hyderabad and Mysore.
Early history. A print of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad. The Gaekwad rule of Baroda began when the Maratha general Pilaji Rao Gaekwad conquered the city from the Mughal Empire in 1721. The Gaekwads were granted the city as a Jagir by Chhatrapati Shahu I, the Chhatrapati of the Maratha empire .
The year was 1870, when Maharaja Khanderao Gaekwad II of Baroda, suddenly passed away, leaving behind no male heir, but a pregnant wife, and a power vacuum. It was anticipated that his younger brother, Malharrao Gaekwad would ascend to the throne.
Mar 11, 2019 · Explore the triumphs, challenges, and transformative moments that marked Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III’s reign, leaving a lasting impact on his subjects and beyond. Prepare to embark on a fascinating journey through time, immersing yourself in the remarkable life of this revered figure in history. 11 March, 1863.
