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The Gaekwad Dynasty

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1800 - 1819 H.H. Shrimant Rajashri Maharaja Anandrao Gaekwad, Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda. b. at Baroda, 17xx, eldest son of Shrimant Rajashri Govindrao Gaekwad [Mama Sahib], Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda, by his fourth wife, Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Savitribai Sahib Gaekwad, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 19^thSeptember 1800. Ascended the gadi at the Dewankhana, Baroda, 27^th January 1801. Reigned under the regency of his younger brothers, Fatehsinhrao and Sayajirao II. Signed a convention at Cambay whereby the British subsidiary force was established, 15^thMarch 1802. m. (first) Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Takhatbai Raje Sahib Gaekwad, a Rajput lady from the family of the Thakore of Miyagam, in Gujarat. m. (second) H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Rajubai Raje Sahib Gaekwad (d.s.p. at Baroda, 18xx). m. (third) H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Daryabai Raje Sahib Gaekwad. m. (fourth) H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Ummabai Raje Sahib Gaekwad. He d. at Bhavnagar, 2^nd October 1819, having had issue, six sons (excluded from the succession as they were the issue of Rajputs or concubines):Buyers

1) Shrimant Hanmatrao Maharaje Sahib Gaekwad (s/o Chapa Bai, a concubine).
2) Shrimant Balwantrao Maharaje Sahib Gaekwad. b. 1803 (s/o Takhata Bai), educ. privately.
3) Shrimant Pilajitrao Maharaje Sahib Gaekwad [Bhau Sahib] (s/o Takhata Bai), educ. privately.
4) Shrimant Ramtrao Maharaje Sahib Gaekwad (s/o Darya Bai), educ. privately.
5) Shrimant Gopalrao Maharaje Sahib Gaekwad (s/o Umma Bai), educ. privately.
6) Shrimant Ganpatrao Maharaje Sahib Gaekwad (s/o Khosallee, a palace slave), educ. privately.
1) Shrimant … Maharaje Sahib Gaekwad (d/o Takhata Bai).

1819 - 1847 H.H. Shrimant Rajashri Maharaja Sayajirao II Gaekwad, Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda. b. at Baroda, 3^rd May 1800, third son of Shrimant Rajashri Govindrao Gaekwad [Mama Sahib], Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda, by his Rajput wife, Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Gayabai Raje Sahib Gaekwad, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his elder brother as Regent to his half brother on 23^rd June 1818, when he was accorded the styles of Shrimant Rajashri and His Highness. Invested as Heir Apparent, 19^th August 1818. Installed as Regent with the title of Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur at the Dewankhana, Baroda, 23^rd August 1818. Succeeded on the death of his half-brother, 2^nd October 1819. Ascended the gadi, 5^th October 1819. He surrendered his right to collect tribute from other states, except through the British authorities, in 1820. m. (first) at Baroda, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Chimnabai Sahib Gaekwad, sister of Shrimant Sardar Anandrao Narayan Dhaibar, sometime Killedar, from the Dhaibar family of Khadus, in South India. m. (second) at Baroda, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Girzabai Sahib Gaekwad (d. before 1834), daughter of Shrimant Sardar Manojirao Shirke. He d. at Baroda, 28^th December 1847, having had issue, five sons and four daughters by his first wife, and one son and six daughters by his second, including:

1) H.H. Shrimant Rajashri Maharaja Ganpatrao [Rao Sahib] Gaekwad, Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda (s/o Chimna Bai) – see below.
2) Shrimant Maharajkumar Jayajirao [Bhuwa Sahib] Gaekwad. b. at Baroda, March 1827 (s/o Chimna Bai). He d. young.
3) H.H. Shrimant Maharaja Sir Khanderao II [Appa Sahib] Gaekwad, Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda (s/o Chimna Bai) – see below.
4) Shrimant Maharajkumar Anandrao [Nana Sahib] Gaekwad. b. at Baroda (s/o Chimna Bai). m. at Baroda, Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharajkumari Rewabai Sahib, daughter of Meherban Shrimant Raghirjirao Appa Sahib. He had issue, three daughters.
5) Shrimant Maharajkumar Yeshwantrao [Abba Sahib] Gaekwad (s/o Girza Bai). He d.s.p. at Baroda, 3^rd January 1849.
6) H.H. Shrimant Maharaja Malharrao IV [Dada Sahib] Gaekwad, Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda (s/o Girza Bai) – see below.
1) Shrimant Maharajkumari …Bai Sahib Gaekwad [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati …bai Sahib Khanvilkar]. m. at Baroda, 9^thOctober 1826, Meherban Shrimant Sardar Ganpatrao Khanvilkar. She had issue.
2) Shrimant Maharajkumari Yashodabai Sahib Gaekwad [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Yashodabai Raje Ghorpade], Inamdar of Manjusar. m. at Baroda, 9^th October 1826, Meherban Shrimant Sardar Vyankatrao Narsinhrao Ghorpade, Amir ul-Umrao, son of Shrimant Sardar Narsinghrao Yeshwantrao Ghorpade. She had issue, one son – see India Non-salute (Sandur).
3) Shrimant Maharajkumari Rewabai Sahib Gaekwad [H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Rani Rewabai Sahib Puar, the Rani Sahib of Dewas Senior]. m. at Baroda, 11^th May 1833, as his first wife, H.H. Kshatriya Kulavatana Sapta Sahasra Senapati Pratinidri, Meherban Shrimant Raja Rukmangadrao Puar, Raja of Dewas (Senior) (b. 1821; d. at Baroda, 26^thJuly 1860), son of Shrimant Sardar Ranojirao Puar, and adopted son of H.H. Kshatriya Kulavatana Sapta Sahasra Senapati Pratinidri, Meherban Shrimant Raja Tukojirao II Puar, Raja of Dewas (Senior). She d. at Dewas, 1841, having had issue, an only daughter – see India (Dewas Senior).
4) Shrimant Maharajkumari Gujabai Sahib Gaekwad [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Gujabai Raje Sahib Shirke]. m. at Baroda, January 1833, a son of Meherban Shrimant Sardar Harji Raje Shirke, of Kutere.
5) Shrimant Maharajkumari Baijabai Sahib Gaekwad [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Baijabai Sahib Kadam]. m. at Baroda, 1834, Meherban Shrimant Sardar Tukojirao Kadam (d.s.p.m. 1861). She d. at Baroda, 1869, having adopted one son.
6) Shrimant Maharajkumari Gungabai Sahib Gaekwad [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Gungabai Sahib Khanvilkar]. m. at Baroda, ca. 1835, Meherban Shrimant Sardar Gangajirao Khanvilkar, Suba of the Deesa Contingent, son of Meherban Shrimant Sardar Trimbakrao Khanvilkar, by whom she had issue, three sons.
7) Shrimant Maharajkumari Yamunabai Sahib Gaekwad [H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Yamunabai Sahib Puar, the Maharani Sahib of Dewas (Senior)], b. at Baroda, 1829, educ. privately. Granted the personal title of Maharani, 7^th January 1905. Regent of Dewas (Senior) 26^thJuly 1860 to 1867 and 12^th October 1899 until her death. m. at Baroda, 1843, as his second wife, the widower of her elder sister, H.H. Kshatriya Kulavatana Sapta Sahasra Senapati Pratinidri, Meherban Shrimant Raja Rukmangadrao Sahib Puar, Raja of Dewas (Senior) (b. 1821; d. at Baroda, 26^th July 1860), son of Shrimant Sardar Ranojirao Puar, and adopted son of H.H. Kshatriya Kulavatana Sapta Sahasra Senapati Pratinidri, Meherban Shrimant Raja Tukojirao II Sahib Puar, Raja of Dewas (Senior). She d.s.p. at Dewas, 1909 - see India (Dewas Senior).

Maharaja Sayajirao II Gaekwad, also had issue by morganatic wives and concubines:

7) Shrimant Ramchandrarao Maharaje Sahib Gaekwad (s/o Bhima Bai, a palace slave). He d. before 1875.
8) Shrimant Bolijirao Maharaje Sahib Gaekwad (s/o Bhima Bai, a palace slave). He d. before 1875.
9) Shrimant Ambajirao Maharaje Sahib Gaekwad (s/o Bhima Bai, a palace slave). He d. before 1875.
10) Shrimant Yeshwantrao Maharaje Sahib Gaekwad (s/o Bahu Bai, a Muslim concubine). He d. before 1875.
8) Shrimant Acilabai Maharaje Sahib Gaekwad [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Acilabai Sahib More] (d/o Konda Bai, a palace slave). m. at Baroda, Meherban Shrimant Sardar Raghurajrao More (d. ca. 1868), by whom she had issue, three sons.

1847 - 1856 H.H. Shrimant Maharaja Ganpatrao Gaekwad, Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda. b. at Baroda, 1816, eldest son of H.H. Shrimant Rajashri Maharaja Sayajirao II Gaekwad, Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda, by his first wife, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Chimnabai Sahib Gaekwad, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 28^thDecember 1847. Ascended the gadi at the Dewankhana, Baroda, 17th January 1848. m. (first) at Baroda, 8^th May 1827, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Bujubai Sahib Gaekwad (d. at Baroda, before 1875), daughter of Shrimant Sardar Malharrao Kale, Silledar. m. (second) at Baroda, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Guzrabai Sahib Gaekwad (d. at Baroda, before 1875). m. (third) at Baroda, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Nurbudhabai Sahib Gaekwad (d. at Baroda, before 1875). m. (fourth) at Baroda, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Radhabai Sahib Gaekwad (d.s.p. at Baroda, 16^th December 1902), née Nimbalkar. He d. at Baroda, 19^th November 1856, having had issue, three sons and nine daughters:

1) Shrimant Yuvaraj Fatehsinhrao [Kaka Sahib] Gaekwad, Yuvraj Sahib of Baroda (s/o Nurbudha Bai). He d.v.p. 18^th May 1847.
2) Shrimant Maharajkumar Damajirao Gaekwad (s/o Guzra Bai). He d.v.p. young.
3) Shrimant Maharajkumar Murrarao Gaekwad (s/o Buju Bai). He d.v.p. young.
1) Shrimant Maharajkumari …Bai Sahib Gaekwad (d/o Buju Bai).
2) Shrimant Maharajkumari …Bai Sahib Gaekwad (d/o Guzra Bai).
3) Shrimant Maharajkumari Khalsaibai Sahib Gaekwad [H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Rani Ahilyabai Barodakarin Sahib Maharaje Bhonsle, of Kolhapur]. b. at Baroda, 1842. m. at Baroda, 17^th May 1854, as his second wife, H.H. Shrimant Raja Shivaji IV Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj Shahabi Dam Altaphoo, Raja of Kolhapur, KCSI (b. at The Sarnobat Mansion, Kolhapur, 26^th December 1830; d. at the Old Palace, Kolhapur, 4^th August 1866), eldest son of H.H. Shrimant Raja Shahaji III Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj, Raja of Kolhapur, by his fourth wife, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Anandibai [Tara Bai] Sahib Maharaj, daughter of Shrimant Sardar Jotyajirao Patankar, by his wife, the daughter of the Vishwasrao. She d. at Kolhapur, 14^th December 1895, having had issue, an only son – see India (Kolhapur).
4) Shrimant Maharajkumari Kamlabai Sahib Gaekwad [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Kamlabai Maharaje Sahib Puar] (d/o Guzra Bai). m. at Baroda, 1864, as his first wife, Shrimant Sardar Anandrao [Nana Sahib] Puar Maharaj, Vishwasrao Bahadur, of Supa (d. at Dewas, 31^stOctober 1904), Chief Minister of Dewas (Senior), eldest son of Shrimant Sardar Madhavrao Babujirao Puar, Vishwasrao Bahadur, of Supa, in Dewas state. She d. at Baroda, 18xx, having had issue, one daughter – see India (Dewas Senior).
5) Shrimant Maharajkumari Suntubai Sahib Gaekwad [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Suntubai Maharaj Sahib Bhonsle] (d/o Guzra Bai). m. at Baroda, Meherban Shrimant Baba Sahib Bhonsle.
6) Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharajkumari …Bai Sahib Gaekwad [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati …bai Maharaje Sahib Jagtap] (d/o Nubudha Bai). m. at Baroda, Meherban Shrimant Sardar Jaghobarao Jagtap.
7) Shrimant Maharajkumari Baijabai Sahib Gaekwad [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Baijabai Maharaje Sahib Kadam]. m. at Baroda, 18xx, as his first wife, Meherban Shrimant Sardar Tukojirao Kadam (d.s.p.m. 1861), son of Shrimant Sardar …rao Kadam, by his wife Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Babai Sahib. She d. at Baroda, 1869, having adopted one son.
8) Shrimant Maharajkumari …Bai Sahib Gaekwad.
9) Shrimant Maharajkumari …Bai Sahib Gaekwad.

1856 - 1870 H.H. Shrimant Maharaja Sir Khanderao II Gaekwad, Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda*, GCSI (25.6.1861). b. at Baroda, 1828, third son of H.H. Shrimant Rajashri Maharaja Sayajirao II Gaekwad, Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda, by his first wife, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Chimnabai Sahib Gaekwad, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his eldest brother, 19^th November 1856. Ascended the gadi at the Dewankhana, Baroda, 12^thDecember 1856. Received a sanad of adoption, 11^th March 1862. m. (first) at Baroda, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Ambabai Sahib Gaekwad (d. at Baroda, before 1873), granddaughter of Shrimant Sardar Lakshmanrao Mahadik. m. (second) at Baroda, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Savitribai Sahib Gaekwad. m. (third) at Baroda, 1866, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Jamnabai Sahib Gaekwad, CI (1.1.1878) (b. 1853; d. at Sarkarwada Palace, Baroda, 29^thNovember 1898), Regent for her adopted son 19^th April 1875 - 28^thDecember 1881, rcvd: Prince of Wales’s gold medal (1875), daughter of Shrimant Sardar Madhavrao Babujirao Puar, Vishwasrao Bahadur, of Supa, in Dewas. m. (fourth) at Baroda, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Rahamabai Sahib Gaekwad [Rakhma Bai] (d. at Baroda, 24^th May 1890). He d. at Makarpura Palace, Baroda, 28^th November 1870, having had issue, four sons and three daughters:

1) Shrimant Yuvaraj Lakshmanrao Gaekwad, Yuvraj Sahib of Baroda. He d.v.p. young.
2) Shrimant Yuvaraj Ramchandrarao Gaekwad, Yuvraj Sahib of Baroda (s/o Amba Bai). He d.v.p. young.
3) Shrimant Maharajkumar Sugjiwanrao Gaekwad [Bhau Sahib] (s/o Amba Bai). He d.v.p. young.
4) Shrimant Maharajkumar Amritrao Gaekwad [Bapu Sahib] (s/o Sakuna Bai?). He d. before 1875.
1) Shrimant Maharajkumari Manjulabai Sahib Gaekwad [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Manjulabai Maharaj Sahib Shirke] (d/o Savitri Bai). m. at Baroda, 1867, Meherban Shrimant Sardar Kashirao Ganpatrao Raje Shirke, son of Meherban Shrimant Sardar Ganpatrao Raje Shirke.
2) Shrimant Maharajkumari …Bai Sahib Gaekwad [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati … Maharaj Sahib Dhaibar Killedar] (d/o Sakuna Bai?). m. at Baroda, Shrimant Narayanrao Dhaibar Killedar (d.s.p.m. January 1871). She d. at Baroda, December 1892, having had issue:

a) Shrimant Lakshmibai Dhaibar [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Rani Lakshmibai Raje Bhonsle, of Akalkot]. Regent of Akalkot for her adopted son 1896-1916. m. at Baroda, 1881, Meherban Shrimant Raja Shahaji III Maloji Raje Bhonsle [Baba Sahib], Raja of Akalkot (b. at the Juna Rajwada, Akalkot, 14^thDecember 1867; d. at the Rajwada, Akalkot, 31^stDecember 1896), only son of Meherban Shrimant Raja Maloji II Shahaji Raje Bhonsle [Buwa Sahib], Raja of Akalkot. She had issue, three daughters - see India Non-salute (Akalkot).

3) Shrimant Maharajkumari Tarabai Sahib Gaekwad [H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Sitabai Raje Sahiba Bhonsle, Rani Sahib of Sawantwadi]. b. posthumously, at the Residency, Baroda, 5^th July 1871 (d/o Jamna Bai). m. at Baroda, 21^st December 1879, as his first wife, H.H. Raja Shrimant Raghunath Sawant IV Bhonsle Bahadur, Sir Desai of Sawantwadi (b. at Wadi, 20^thSeptember 1862; d.s.p. December 1899), only son of H.H. Raja Shrimant Phond Sawant IV Bhonsle Bahadur, Sir Desai of Sawantwadi, by his wife, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Tarabai Raje Sahiba Bhonsle, daughter of Shrimant Subhanrao Shinde, Sena Khas Khel Sena Dhurandhar Vishwasvidhi, Samust Shiv Dhurandhar, Chief of Torgal. She d.s.p. at Sawantwadi, 14^th June 1897 – see India (Sawantwadi).

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1870 - 1875 H.H. Shrimant Maharaja Malharrao Gaekwad, Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda. b. at Baroda, 1831, sixth and youngest son of H.H. Shrimant Rajashri Maharaja Sayajirao II Gaekwad, Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda, by his second wife, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Girzabai Sahib Gaekwad, educ. privately. Installed as Regent at the Durbarkhana, Baroda, 28^th November 1870, on the death of his elder half-brother, pending the determination of the gender of his brother’s posthumous child was known. Ascended the gadi, 5^th July 1871. Recognized by the GOI and formally installed as undisputed ruler, at Nazar Bagh, Baroda, 10^th August 1871. Suspended for the attempted poisoning of the British Resident, 13^th January 1875. Deposed for gross misrule and tyranny by order of the Secretary of State for India, 19^th April and exiled to Madras, 22^nd April 1875. m. (first) at Baroda, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Bhaghubai Sahib Gaekwad (d. before, 1875), sister of Shrimant Sardar Shivajirao Khanvilkar [Nana Sahib], Pratinidhi Bahadur, sometime Chief Minister of Baroda State. m. (second) at Baroda, 16^th March 1871, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Mhalsabai Sahib Gaekwad (d. at Navsari, 11^th August 1903), sister of Shrimant Sardar Ellojirao Mohite. m. (third) at Navsari, 7^th May 1874, in an irregular union, Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Parvatibai Sahib Gaekwad [Lakshmi Bai] (d. 1916), forcibly taken from her legal husband, daughter of Rama Dos. He d. at Madras, 1882, having had issue, one son and two daughters:

1) Shrimant Yuvaraj Vyankatrao Gaekwad, Yuvraj Sahib of Baroda. b. at Baroda, 16^th October 1874 (s/o Parvatibai). Excluded from the succession by the Government of India, on presumed illegitimacy. He d.s.p. at Madras, 29^th April 1880.
1) Shrimant Maharajkumari Kamabai Sahib Gaekwad [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Kamabai Maharaje Sahib Shirke]. b. at Baroda, 1853 (d/o Bhaghubai). Kamvisdar of Customs. m. at Baroda, 1870, Meherban Shrimant Sardar Kuverjiraje Shirke [Tatya Sahib] (b. at Poona). She had issue, one son:
- a) Shrimant Sardar Waghojiraje Shirke [Bapu Sahib]. b. 1871, educ. A candidate for the gadi in 1875. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
2) Shrimant Maharajkumari Kamabai Sahib Gaekwad. b. at Baroda, 1872 (d/o Mhalsabai). She d. before, 1875.

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