The city of Vadodara is acknowledged as the cultural and business capital of Gujarat. It is today called Vadodara and was originally known as Vadapadraka which translated, means a village amidst banyan trees.
History of Vadodara Vadodara owes its identity and its stature to a Maratha clan - The Gaekwads - who were originally the generals of the Peshwas in Maharashtra. They established their stronghold in the city and introduced several social reforms in education, medicine, religious tolerance and administration which made Vadodara a thriving commercial city with virtually no strife or people unrest. The turning point in the history of the city came when Maharajah Sayajirao Gaekwad ascended the throne in the late 19th century. He along with his chief minister Diwan Madhav Rao transformed Vadodara into a place of impressive and artistic palaces and also built up a vast and priceless collection of art from around the world. In fact, till today legends abound about the fabulous wealth of the Gaekwad family and their priceless jewellery and works of art. GENERAL INFORMATION
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