About Maharaja Sayajirao University Heritage Campus
The Maharaja Sayajirao University Heritage Campus in Vadodara, Gujarat, is the historic core of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, centered on the Faculty of Arts building in Pratapgunj near Sayajiganj. Noted for its Indo-Saracenic architecture designed by Robert Chisholm, it was established as Baroda College in 1881 and became a university in 1949. The campus reflects the educational vision of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III with domes, arches and heritage structures.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a university campus with heritage buildings in Indo-Saracenic style, including the Faculty of Arts building with its large dome, arches, corridors and clock tower. The campus has tree-lined avenues, gardens, open grounds and academic blocks. Visitors can view exterior architecture, walk through the central campus area, see commemorative plaques and statues, and experience an active educational environment with students and faculty. Access is generally to outdoor areas and exteriors; interiors may have restricted academic access.
Key highlights
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Faculty of Arts heritage building with Indo-Saracenic architecture by Robert Chisholm
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Central dome and clock tower of the main building
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Arched corridors, courtyards and heritage detailing
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