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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. He belonged to the royal Gaekwad dynasty of the Marathas which ruled parts of present-day Gujarat.
- Kashirao Gaekwad
- Hinduism
- 10 April 1875 – 6 February 1939
- Pratap Singh Rao Gaekwad
Learn about the life and achievements of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the illustrious ruler of Baroda who ruled from 1875 to 1939. He was a visionary leader who modernized his state, reformed his people, and faced the British challenge with courage and foresight.
Learn how Sayajirao Gaekwad III became the ruler of Baroda in 1875, after being chosen by the widowed Maharani Jamnabai. Discover his achievements in social and educational reforms, and his passion for arts and jewels.
During his six-year period of minority rule, Sayaji Rao III was subjected to a remarkable educational experiment to turn him into a model of the perfect Indian prince — modern and progressive, yet a reliable British ally who would stem the growth of anticolonialism in his state.
Feb 23, 2021 · The article traces the life and achievements of Maharaja Sayajirao III, the last ruler of the Gaekwad dynasty of Baroda, who ruled over 60 years and instituted far-sighted reforms in various spheres, such as education, women's rights, economy and social justice. It also highlights his role in the development of Baroda's textile industry, the MS University, the Bank of Baroda and the Arya Samaj.
Mar 26, 2017 · The Maharaja of Baroda, Sayajirao Gaekwad III, was a progressive and reformist ruler who defied the British Empire at the Delhi Durbar in 1911. He opened schools, colleges, museums, and banks for his subjects, and ensured social and educational rights for all. He also improved the water supply, railways, and caste relations in his state.
Maharaja Sayajirao III later expanded the railway network and developed a state Department of Railways under the name Gaekwad’s Baroda State Railways in 1921. Maharaja Sayajirao III also established a Railway Staff College along with a Railway Staff Colony near Pratapnagar in Baroda.
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