
Ajwa Reservoir (Sayaji Sarovar) | History of Vadodara
Also known as the Sayaji Sarovar, the dam was built at a cost of about Rs. 34 lakh. The foundation ceremony of the dam was conducted by Lady Watson, the wife of the British Resident, Watson. ... (~20 KMs) from Baroda. Completed in 1890, the reservoir formed by the dam covers a catchment area close to 195 square kilometers. During floods, excess ...