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Radhikaraje Gaekwad

Radhikaraje Gaekwad is the Maharani of Baroda and a member of the Gaekwad royal family of Vadodara.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Radhikaraje Gaekwad is the Maharani of Baroda and a member of the Gaekwad royal family. She is also known for her work as a journalist, heritage conservationist, and textile revivalist.

Who she is

Born Radhika Kumari on 19 July 1978 into the royal family of Wankaner, Gujarat, she studied at Lady Shri Ram College and earned a master’s degree in medieval Indian history. Before marriage, she worked as a journalist, including with The Indian Express.

Marriage and family

She married Samarjitsinh Gaekwad on 27 February 2002 in New Delhi. The couple lives in Vadodara and has two daughters, Padmajaraje and Narayaniraje. She is publicly described as the Maharani of Baroda.

Public role and interests

Radhikaraje is associated with heritage conservation, textile revival, and women’s empowerment initiatives. She is active in family trusts and cultural institutions linked to the Baroda royal family, focusing on reviving traditional crafts and supporting vocational training.

In short

  • Born 19 July 1978 into the Wankaner royal family.
  • Worked as a journalist before marrying into the Baroda royal family.
  • Known for heritage conservation, textile revival, and women’s empowerment work.
  • Married to Samarjitsinh Gaekwad; two daughters.

Quick questions

Who is Radhikaraje Gaekwad?
She is the Maharani of Baroda, a former journalist, and a heritage conservationist and textile revivalist.
How old is Radhikaraje Gaekwad?
Born on 19 July 1978, she is 48 years old as of 24 July 2026.
Who is Radhikaraje Gaekwad's husband?
Her husband is Samarjitsinh Gaekwad, the titular Maharaja of Baroda.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radhikaraje
    Supports: Birth date, birth name, marriage to Samarjitsinh Gaekwad, and children.
  2. Radhikaraje Gaekwad — https://radhikaraje.com/
    Supports: Biographical details including royal family background, journalism, and heritage-focused work.
  3. Aspen Global Leadership Network — https://agln.aspeninstitute.org/profile/5371
    Supports: Journalism background, family-trust work, and public role in cultural institutions.
  4. NDTV — https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/radhikaraje-gaekwad-the-maharani-of-baroda-on-being-a-royal-2471162
    Supports: Marriage to Samarjitsinh Gaekwad and general public profile.