Sayaji Dwar (Gate), also known as H.H. Sayajirao Gaekwad Dwar, is located in the center of Dewas City. It is said that this illustrious Sayaji Dwar was opened by the Maharaja of Bikaner, Sir Ganga Singh Bahadur in 1941 under the appellation Maharaja Gaekwad Sir Sayaji Rao Khanderao Gaekwad. H.H. Maharaj Sadashivrao II (Khase Sahab) Puar of Dewas Junior built…
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad
As INDIA celebrates 75 years of Independence, here’s an insight into how the Baroda State silently but surely made its contribution in the Indian struggle for Independence. While Baroda State always stayed an ally of the Britishers on the surface, it silently provided a crucial support to revolutionaries and their activities. This fact can be understood by reflecting on the…
The Gaekwads of Baroda are just as famous for their luxurious extravagance as they are for their social reforms. And one of the things that represent this richness is the custom made Louis Vuitton Tea Case. This Case was commissioned by the erstwhile Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1926. It was made from Grained Leather & contained all necessary accouterments…