बड़ौदा रियासत का भारत में विलय 2 साल बाद क्यूँ हुआ | History of Baroda | अजब गजब Facts

Baroda princely state or Baroda also known as Vadodara was ruled by the Gaekwad dynasty of Marathas. Baroda was the third most rich and powerful state in British India. The Gaekwad dynasty was founded by Maratha Sardar Pillaji Gaekwad. Pillaji was appointed for tax collection in Gujrat region and slowly he took control over some territories. Later Balaji Bajirao appointed Damaji II as the ruler of Baroda under his control. After Second Anglo Maratha war Gaekwad made a treaty with Britishers as most of Gujrat was under their control. From that point, Gaekwad dynasty ruled under British rule.
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III was the most known ruler of Gaekwad dynasty who refused to bow 3 times in front of George V.
He is renowned for his progressive reforms in education, infrastructure, and social welfare, making Baroda a model state in British India. A patron of the arts and education, he founded institutions like the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. His reign marked significant advancements in public health, industry, and women's rights.
After Sayajirao III, Pratap Rao ruled over Baroda. Initially, he refused to merge Baroda with India. But in 1949 he agreed to merge his state with India and Baroda became part of India.
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