Later on, it was known as Vadpatraka or VadodarĂ¡, and according to tradition, is a corrupt form of the Sanskrit word vatodar, meaning "in the belly of the Banyan tree". The capital was also known as Virakshetra or Viravati (Land of Warriors). The city in one period was called Chandanavati after the rule of Chanda of the Dodiya Rajputs. It is also the home of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. The city is prominent for landmarks such as the Laxmi Vilas Palace, which served as the residence of the Maratha royal Gaekwad dynasty that ruled over Baroda State. 'Cultural City') and Kala Nagari ( transl. Vadodara is also locally referred to as the Sanskari Nagari ( transl. The city is named for its abundance of the Banyan ( Vad) tree. The railway line and National Highway 8, which connect Delhi with Mumbai, pass through Vadodara. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Vadodara district and is situated on the banks of the Vishwamitri River, 141 kilometres (88 mi) from the state capital of Gandhinagar. Vadodara ( Gujarati pronunciation: ), also known as Baroda, is the second largest city in the Indian state of Gujarat.
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