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Pratapsinh Gaekwad

1908–1968 · 20th century · Also known as Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad

Pratapsinh Gaekwad was the last ruling Maharaja of Baroda, succeeding his grandfather Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1939. He acceded to India in 1947, and in 1949 Baroda was merged into Bombay State. The Indian government withdrew its recognition of him as Maharaja in 1951, transferring the title to his son.

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Baroda State

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