Archive for December, 2009

M.S.University

M.S.University :
A premier institution established in 1882 by H.E. Maharaja Sayajirao III in the name of Vadodara College . it later on got the status of the residential university in 1949. The university boasts 40.000 students on its roll for higher education in various disciplines including Arts, Science, Psychology, Education, Commerce, Fine Arts, Performing [...]

Mandvi

Mandvi :
This imposing pavillion known as the Mandvi gate was built during the Mughal period and was restored in 1739 A.D. by the Governor Malharao Maloji under the orders of Damji Rao || (1732-1768 A.D.) It is a square pavallion with three bold arched openings on each of the four sides. The upper storeys [...]

Laxmivilas Palace

Laxmivilas Palace :
Laxmi Vilas Palace is one of the finest buildings in Vadodara built in the indo-Sarcenic style of architecture by Maharaja Sayaji Roa III for his residence. The construction of this Palace which commenced in 1878 A.D. was completed in 1890 . The interior of Laxmi Vilas Palace finished in marble mosaic, fine [...]