In modern Indian history,there have been a few rare heroes who have worked across various fields andachieved unprecedented success, among whom Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III ofBaroda State is one. Despite being a princely state, he laid the foundation fora modern state using the resources available to him, which continues to serveas an inspiration for today's states. The efforts made by the Maharaja in thefield of education are essential for any welfare state. His initiativesincluded compulsory education, schools in every region of the state, schoolsfor women and Dalits, colleges, technical colleges, Kalabhavan, libraries, andthe establishment of various faculties and institutions for the holisticdevelopment of young students. By providing compulsory education for both menand women and granting the right to education to Dalits, he implemented a highlevel of equality in his state that was a significant issue for contemporarysociety and governance. The work and ideas of the Maharaja play a crucial rolein the construction of a modern India.

Key Words: Maratha, Baroda, Gaekwad,  School Education, Princely State, Kala Bhavan.