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Baroda
is known as the garden city of Gujarat. It is a graceful city of
palaces, temples, parks and museums. It is also often called as
the cultural capital of Gujarat. It is a city of powerful dynastic
rulers. Baroda is the western derivative of the term, 'Vadodara'
which means 'City of Banyan Trees' .
General Information:-
Population: 1,031,346
Area: 108.26 sq. km
Temperature : Ranging between 25 - 46 deg during and 9 -
32 deg cel in winters
Languages Spoken : Gujarati, Hindi, English
Places of Interest:-
Baroda
Museum
Founded by Gaekwad in 1894 it has an excellent collection of art
and archaeology, natural history, geology and ethnology. It has
the famous Akota bronzes dating from 5th century A.D. Also there
is a full fledged gallery of Tibetan Art, European old masters,
Veronese, Giordano, some Flemish and Dutch school paintings, Mughal
miniatures, palm leaf manuscripts of Buddhist and Jain origin.
Kirti
Mandir
This temple was built in 1936 by Maharaja Sayaji Rao to perpetuate
the glorious memory of his beloved ancestors.
Laxmi
Vilas Palace
The city of Baroda saw its zenith when Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad
came to the throne. He introduced the MS university, important railway
links, schools, hospitals etc. The Laxmi Vilas built in the 1880's
is a marvellous work of eclectic architecture. The palace is set
in 720 acres with a fabulous darbarhall featuring huge Venetian
chandeliers, domes & decorous ceiling. The palace contains a
collection of old armour as well as bronze and marble sculptures.
Maqbara
It was built around 1586, the tomb of Qutbuddin (the army general
of the great king Akbar) has beautiful windows carved in stone;
there is an old step-well in the large grounds surrounding it. It
is one of the oldest Mughal monuments
of the city.
Maharaja
Sayaji University
One of the most outstanding universities of India, it was established
in 1949. The campus has beautiful architectural buildings. Some
of the department of the university is internationally renowed.
Nazarbaug
Palace
It is situated in the old walled city near Mandvi Clock Tower. It
is one of the oldest palace built in old classic style by Malhar
Rao Gaekwad in the late 19th century. This palace was used during
royal ceremonial occassions.
Pratap
Vilas Palace
It was the residence of the royal family built in the Indo-Saracenic
style. The palace has a remarkable collection of old armoury and
sculptures in bronze. The Palace is now the main training centre
of the Indian Railways. The college has a mini railway model room
showing different types of Railway operation including traffic signalling.
Sayaji
Sarovar(Ajwa)
The Sayaji Sarovar or the Ajwa Lake is 22 kms from the city. This
lake is the principal source of water formed by the damming of Surya
river and the Vaghali Nala. Like the Brindavan Gardens in Mysore
it has a illuminated fountain which is a major tourist attraction.
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