Dictionary of Indian Biography/Baroda, Malhar Rao, Maharaja Gaekwar of
BARODA, MALHAR RAO, MAHARAJA GAEKWAR OF ( ? –1882)
Succeeded his brother, Khandi Rao, in Nov., 1870, as ruler of Baroda: complaints of his misrule having reached Government an inquiry was held in 1873, and time to reform was allowed him: before the time elapsed an attempt was made in 1874 to poison the Resident, Colonel R. Phayre (q.v.): in 1875, the Gaekwar was tried by a mixed Commission: the three British officers found him guilty: the three native members declared the charge not proven: he was then deposed for gross misgovernment, and deported to Madras, where he died in 1882.