The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Barade, Dhondiba Hanumantrao
Barade, Dhondiba Hanumantrao, J. P., Rao Bahadur (1898): born, 1841; is a descendant of the Bhonsle family of Bhuinj and is related to many of the Mahratta Ruling Chiefs in the Deccan including that of the House of Gwalior; commenced life as a building contractor, winning the approbation of Civil Engineers and Architects, by his integrity and capability; has undertaken and carried out many important Government works including the well-known "Tata Palace"; particularly skilled in Hindu architecture as is testified in the pile of buildings at Wanowri, built for H. H. the Maharaja of Gwalior; Justice of the Peace, 1892. Certificate of Merit, 1899. Address: Bombay.