Pratap Singh Gaekwad

ModernEmperorIndia1908 — 1968

Last ruling maharaja of Baroda, merged with India.

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Quick Facts

Born

1908

Died

1968

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)39

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)47

Total Score46.5

Pratap Singh Gaekwad — Complete Timeline

1930 AD

Played First-Class Cricket for BarodaCultural

Pratap Singh Gaekwad played first-class cricket for Baroda in the Ranji Trophy. He was a capable batsman and later served as a cricket administrator, contributing to the sport's development in the region.

CricketRanji TrophyBaroda

Impact: regionalconstructive

1939 AD

Ascended the Throne of BarodaPolitical Action◆ Major

Pratap Singh Gaekwad became the Maharaja of Baroda at the age of 31, following the death of his father Sayajirao Gaekwad III. He inherited one of the wealthiest and most progressive princely states in India.

SuccessionPrincely StateBaroda

Impact: regional

1947 AD

Signed the Instrument of Accession to IndiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Pratap Singh Gaekwad signed the Instrument of Accession, merging the princely state of Baroda with the Dominion of India. This decision integrated Baroda into the Indian Union, ending its sovereignty.

AccessionIndian UnionBaroda

Impact: nationalconstructive

1956 AD

Appointed as Ambassador to FrancePolitical Action

After the merger, Pratap Singh Gaekwad served as India's Ambassador to France from 1956 to 1958. This diplomatic role marked his transition from a ruling prince to a public servant in independent India.

DiplomacyAmbassadorFrance

Impact: globalconstructive