Description
The Great Baroda Case revolves around the trial of Mulhar Rao Gaekwad, the Maharaja of Baroda, accused of attempting to poison British Resident Colonel Phayre. The case became a pivotal diplomatic and legal incident, reflecting the tensions between British colonial authorities and Indian rulers. It exposed the complexities of British-Indian relations, as the British sought greater control over princely states. The Maharaja was eventually deposed, and the case raised important questions about British interference and the power dynamics between colonizers and Indian nobility.
