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Baroda House

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Baroda House, as the name suggests was built for the Maharaja of Baroda, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. Fashioned after the other buildings in Lutyen's Delhi, the building features elements such as a dome inspired by Sanchi Stupa and semi-circular arches. Today, the Baroda House houses the Zonal headquarters of the Northern Railway after it was taken over by the government after Independence.

Constructed, 1928

The building was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and it is said that he designed it on a train from Bombay in 1921. The construction of the building began in 1928 and it is said that it took 15 years to complete the edifice.

Completed, 1943
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The Baroda House features terraces, grand corridors, cooling arcades, beautiful gardens and richly done living rooms.

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In a bid for extravagance, the Gaekwads of Baroda too commissioned Edwin Lutyens to build them a palace in the capital.

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With the complete approval of his British-educated client, Lutyens chose to do away with Indian motifs and traditions.

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The dome is inspired by Sanchi Stupa and features semi-circular arches.

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The entrance gate of the Baroda House inscribed with motifs inspired from Indian elements.

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Baroda House is completely Anglo-Saxon in design.

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Today, the Baroda House houses the Zonal Headquarter of Northern Railway.

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Outside the building, in a small landscaped patch, a narrow-gauge MTR class steam locomotive is parked.

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The building has been modified as per the requirements of the Railway Offices and is said to be in a bad state.

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