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Baroda State, Sayaji Rao III Gaekwad(c. 1875-1938CE), Silver 2 annas, 1.40grms, VS1949, Obv. Nagari legend "do anna" with sword which is the mint mark and date, Rev. Bust of the king facing right with name of the king, Gem Uncirculated with Cross lines on the reverse side indicating freshly made dies, Very Scarce. Sayaji Rao III Gaekwad was the most progressive ruler of Baroda State, known for sweeping administrative, social, and educational reforms. He introduced free and compulsory primary education, modernized revenue and judiciary systems, and promoted industrial development. He patronized scholars like B. R. Ambedkar. Though ruling under British suzerainty, he asserted internal autonomy, making Baroda a model princely state in India.
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