What was the style of architecture used in Laxmi Vilas Palace of Vadodara, Gujarat?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Indo-Saracenic.
The Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, is built in the Indo-Saracenic architectural style, a blend of Indian, Islamic, and European (primarily Gothic and Renaissance) elements. Designed by architect Major Charles Mant in 1890 for the Gaekwad royal family, the palace is four times the size of Buckingham Palace and showcases stained glass windows, marble, intricate carvings, and domes influenced by both Indian and Western styles.