Baroda House Explained

Baroda House
Start Date:1921
Completion Date:1936
Floor Area:8 acres
Architect:Sir Edwin Lutyens
Owner:Before: Baroda state
Now: Indian Railways

Baroda House was the residence of the Maharaja of Baroda in Delhi.[1] It is located on Kasturba Gandhi Marg, next to Faridkot House.

History

It was designed by the architect of New Delhi, Sir Edwin Lutyens. He designed the house on a train and it took 15 years to complete in 1936.[2] [3] Presently it is being used as the Zonal Headquarters Office of Northern Railways.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Stories behind the royal abodes: Every palace built by princely states in Delhi has a riveting past - The Hindu. The Hindu. 7 February 2016.
  2. News: Pride & prejudice. The Economic Times. 6 October 2002. 2013-05-27. Singh, Rohini.
  3. News: Sharma . Manoj . Of princes, palaces and plush points . 2019-09-29 . . 2011-06-08.
  4. Web site: Reference at www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in.