Gaekwar

/ ˈɡaɪkwɑː /

noun

Origin of Gaekwar¹

C19: from Marathi Gaekvād, literally: Guardian of the Cows, from Sanskrit gauh cow + -vad guardian

Just beyond this gateway is the grand, grim, grey old palace of the Gaekwar.

The recent denunciation of caste by an enlightened Hindu ruler, the Gaekwar of Baroda, is a further significant sign of the times.

The Maharaja of Gaekwar has introduced it in his territories.

The present style of the ruler is Maharaja Gaekwar of Baroda.

"The Gaekwar of Baroda," announced the woman, pointing to the card on the inside of the lid.

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