The princely state of Baroda, ruled by the Gaekwad dynasty, was one of the most prominent states in British India. The dynasty transitioned from military generals under the Maratha Empire to sovereign rulers of a sprawling state in present-day Gujarat.
Below is the chronological list of the Maharajas of Baroda, including Wikipedia links for each and a reference to a coin issued during their reign or in their name.
Rulers of the Gaekwad Dynasty
Ruler Name & Wikipedia Link
Reign Period
Representative Coin Link
Maratha confederacy>>>>>>>>>> Gaekwads of baroda
Pilaji Rao Gaekwad 1721–1732
Damaji Rao Gaekwad 1732–1768
N#50986">Silver Rupee (Shah Alam II)
Sayaji Rao Gaekwad I 1768–1778
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fateh_Singh_Rao_Gaekwad_I">Fateh Singh Rao Gaekwad I1778–1789
Manaji Rao Gaekwad 1789–1793
Govind Rao Gaekwad 1793–1800
N#50986">Silver Rupee
Anand Rao Gaekwad 1800–1819
N#74103">Silver 1/2 Rupee
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Sayaji Rao Gaekwad II 1819–1847
Ganpat Rao Gaekwad 1847–1856
Khande Rao Gaekwad 1856–1870
Malhar Rao Gaekwad 1870–1875
Sayajirao Gaekwad III 1875–1939
Pratap Singh Rao Gaekwad 1939–1951