Majestic Laxmi Vilas Palace(Built By Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III), Baroda

                                                                                                      

Architectural style	Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture, Maratha
Town or city	Vadodara
Country	India
Completed	1890
Client	Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III

The term Maharaja Palace actually refers to a series of palaces in Vadodara,Gujarat, India, constructed since the Gaekwad a prominent Marathafamily started ruling the Baroda State. The first one was a building known as the Sarkar Wada. This building, not really a palace, was given up for theNazarbaug Palace built in old classical style.

After this the Lakshmi Vilas Palace, an extravagant building of the Indo-Saracenic school, was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 at a cost of GBP180,000. Major Charles Mant was the architect.

It is reputed to have been the largest private dwelling built till date and four times the size of Buckingham Palace. At the time of construction it boasted the most modern amenities such as elevators and the interior is reminiscent of a large European country house. It remains the residence of the Royal Family, who continue to be held in high esteem by the residents of Baroda.