Gaikwar

As is well known, the late Gaikwar poisoned the British Resident.

She chose the present Gaikwar, who was educated under British auspices, but has not always been happy in his relations with the British Government.

Gaikwar, gīk′war, n. name of the ruler of Baroda in India.

Other famous stones are: The 'Austrian Yellow,' belonging to the crown of Austria, weighing 76½ carats, and valued at £50,000; the 'Cumberland,' belonging to the crown of Hanover, weighing 32 carats, and worth at least £10,000; the 'English Dresden,' belonging to the Gaikwár of Baroda, weighing 76½ carats, and valued at £40,000; the 'Nassak'—which the Marquis of Westminster wore on the hilt of his sword at the birthday ceremonial immediately after the Queen's accession—which weighs 78½ carats, and is valued at £30,000.

This brilliant, known as the 'Star of the South,' was sold to the Gaikwar of Baroda for £80,000.