Audio giving a brief description of the history of Bhopal and its rulers. It talks about Maharaja Pratap Singh Gaekwad, the ruler of Baroda, being the first person to join Constituent Assembly of India. It talks about the efforts of the Indian leaders in Baroda to eradicate the monarchy from the state. It brings to light Maharaja Pratap Singh's decision of forming a Ruler's Union and questioning of the Instrument of Accession, just after the death of Sardar Patel. Finally, Maharaja Pratap Singh Gaekwad was dethroned from the position of ruler fo Baroda, by the President of India, Dr. Rajendra Parsad in the year 1951.

DC Location
India
DC Time Range
1951
DC Identifier
1951-EXB-CS-EVE-3
Free Tags
Maharaja of Baroda
DC Format
mp3
DC Language
English
DC Type
Audio
Subject Classification
Accession of States

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