Khanderao Gaekwad

Khanderao Gaekwad became Maharaja of Baroda at the age of 28. He inherited a state that was under British oversight and sought to modernize its administration and infrastructure.

Khanderao Gaekwad implemented administrative reforms in Baroda, including a more efficient revenue system and a modern judiciary. These changes were part of his efforts to modernize the state's governance.

Khanderao Gaekwad founded the Baroda College (now Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda), one of the first modern educational institutions in Gujarat. The college provided Western-style education to the local population.

Khanderao Gaekwad built the Khanderao Market in Baroda city, a major commercial complex. This project aimed to boost trade and provide a centralized marketplace for local merchants.