Vadodara
Sign in to saveVadodara (), also known as Baroda, is a city on the banks of the Vishwamitri River in the Indian state of Gujarat. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Vadodara district. The city is named for its abundance of banyan (vad) trees. Vadodara is also locally referred to as the Sanskrutik Nagari () and Kala Nagari () of India.
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Vadodara, also known as Baroda, is a city located on the Vishwamitri River in Gujarat, India, where it serves as the administrative center for Vadodara district. The city is locally celebrated as a cultural and arts hub of India and takes its name from the many banyan trees that grow there abundantly.
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- Etymology
- History
- Prehistory
- First millennium CE
- Chaulukya period: from village to city
- Delhi Sultanate
- Gujarat Sultanate
- Mughal Empire
- Baroda State
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Economy
- Petrochemicals
- Government and politics
- Civic administration
- City governance
- Politics
- Law and order
- Culture
- Museums
- Civic services
- Urban planning
- Solid waste management
- Water supply
- Drainage and sewage
- Electricity
- Fire and emergency
- Transport
- Air
- Railway
- Bus
- Road
- Sports
- Media
- Education
- Universities
- References
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Vadodara (), also known as Baroda, is a city on the banks of the Vishwamitri River in the Indian state of Gujarat. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Vadodara district. The city is named for its abundance of banyan (vad) trees. Vadodara is also locally referred to as the Sanskrutik Nagari () and Kala Nagari () of India.
The city is prominent for landmarks such as the Laxmi Vilas Palace, which served as the residence of the Maratha royal Gaekwad dynasty that ruled over Baroda State. It is also the home of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.