The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, formerly Baroda College, in Vadodara, Gujarat

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A drive through in Vadodara city of Gujarat. The Maharaja Sayajirao's grandson Sir Pratapsinghrao Gaekwad who founded the Maharaja Sayajirao University and settled the trust as desired by his grandfather. This Trust known as Sir Sayajirao Diamond Jubilee and Memorial Trust exists today also and caters to the educationals / education and other needs of the people of the former state of Baroda. Sir Pratapsinghrao Gaekwad Founder of The M S University of Baroda The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, formerly Baroda College, is a public university in the city of Vadodara, in Gujarat state, India. Originally established as a college in 1881, it became a university in 1949 after the independence of the country. Wikipedia Address: Pratapgunj, Vadodara, Gujarat 390002 The Maharaja Sayajirao