The correct answer is: All of the above.
A salute state was a princely state in India that was entitled to a salute of 11 or more guns. This indicated a high status among the princely states. The three states mentioned in the question, Baroda, Bhavnagar, and Junagadh, were all salute states.
Baroda was a princely state in Gujarat, India. It was founded in 1721 by Pilaji Gaekwad, a Maratha general. The Gaekwads ruled Baroda until 1947, when it became part of the Indian Union. Baroda was a salute state and was entitled to a salute of 21 guns.
Bhavnagar was a princely state in Gujarat, India. It was founded in 1723 by Bhavsinhji Gohil, a Rajput prince. The Gohils ruled Bhavnagar until 1947, when it became part of the Indian Union. Bhavnagar was a salute state and was entitled to a salute
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