Gaekwar

/ (ˈɡaɪkwɑː) /

history the title of the ruler of the former native state of Baroda in India

Word Origin for Gaekwar

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

We had been through palaces in Europe, but the Gaekwar's bed was the most costly seen anywhere.

Seven Legs Across the Seas |Samuel Murray
The Maharaja of Gaekwar has introduced it in his territories.

Indian Home Rule |M. K. Gandhi
The recent denunciation of caste by an enlightened Hindu ruler, the Gaekwar of Baroda, is a further significant sign of the times.

New Ideas in India During the Nineteenth Century |John Morrison
"The Gaekwar of Baroda," announced the woman, pointing to the card on the inside of the lid.

Caravans By Night |Harry Hervey

Finally, it was decided to visit Baroda, the capital of a State where the Gaekwar had recently been deposed for his crimes.

The Life of King Edward VII |J. Castell Hopkins