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Pahara (Pahra) (Chaube) in Madhya Pradesh
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Paigah vassal state
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Pal
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Palaj in Bombay
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Palali
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Palanpur in Bombay
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Palasani
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Palasvihir
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Pal Lahara in Orissa
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Pandu (Pandu Mewas)
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Panna in Madhya Pradesh
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Pantalvadi (Pan Talavdi)
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Paron
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Pataudi
Rulers of PataudiNawabs of Pataudi
1804 - 1829: Fa´iz Talab Khan
1829 - 1862: Akbar `Ali Khan
1862 - 1867: Mohammad `Ali Taqi Khan
1867 - 1878: Mohammad Mokhtar Hosayn `Ali Khan
1878 - 1898: Mohammad Momtaz Hosayn `Ali Khan
1898 - 1913: Mohammad Mozaffar `Ali Khan
1913 - 1917: Mohammad Ebrahim `Ali Khan
1917 - 1947: Mohammad Eftekhar `Ali Khan
References
Pataudi in Genealogical Gleanings
Patdi
c.1484 Viramgam state founded.
.... Viramgam lost to Baroda; capital transferred
to Patdi.
.... - .... Udekaramji
.... - .... Bhavsimhji
.... - 1796 Nathubhai
1796 - 1809 Vakhatsimji
1809 - .... Harisimhji
.... - .... Arbhamji
.... - .... Kubersimji
.... - 1884 Jorawarsimhji
1884 - 1913 Surajmalji Jorawarsimhji
1913 - 1928 Daulatsimhji Surajmalji
1928 - 1940 Raghuvirsimhji Daulatsimhji
1940 - 1941 Naransimhji Chandrasimhji
1941 - 1947 Pratapsimhji Naransimhji
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PhaltanArea: 397 square miles
Population: 58,402 (1881)
Gross Revenue: £56,763 (Rs. 5,67,630) (1883)
Phaltan. — Native State within the Agency of Satara, Bombay. Area, about 400 square miles ; pop. (1872), 59,124. The Phaltan family is of Rajput origin. One Padakla Jagdeo entered the service of the Emperor of Delhi, and on his death in battle, in 1327, the Emperor gave the title of Naik and a grant of lands to his son Nimbrajf, who died in 1349. In 1825, the State was attached by the Raja of Satara. In 1827, Banaji Nayak was permitted to succeed on payment of a relief of ^3000. On his death in the following year, Phaltan was again attached by the Satara Government till 1841, when the widow of the deceased chief was allowed to adopt a son—the present chief of Phaltan—on payment of a relief of ^3000. The present ruler (1876-77), who ranks as a ' First-Class Sardar' in the Deccan, is Madhav Rao Naik Nimbalkar Desmukh Jagirdar. He is a Hindu of the Rajput caste, thirty-nine years old, and administers his estate in person. He enjoys an estimated gross revenue of ^12,758, and pays a tribute of ^960. The family hold a title authorizing adoption. In matters of succession, they do not follow the custom of primogeniture." (The Imperial Gazetteer of India, Vol. 7)
"The chief of Phaltan is a Maratha of the Povar clan. According to the state records, in 1327 one Podakla Jagdev entered the service of Muhammad Tughlik (1325-1351), the emperor of Delhi, who was then warring in the Deccan. Podakla was killed in battle, and the Emperor granted his son Nimbraj a jagir together with some inam lands and the title of naik. Nimbraj founded the present town of Phaltan and died in 1349. He was succeeded by his son Vanag who was put to death in 1374. In 1390 Vanag's son Vangpal retook Phaltan and died in 1394. Between 1394 and 1630 nine chiefs ruled at Phaltan, about whom little but their names is known. [The nine chiefs were: Vangoji (1384-1409), Maloji (1408-1420), Baji-1420-1445), Jova (1445-1470), Baji (1470-1512), Mudhoji (1512-1527), Bajidar (1527 -1560), Maloji (1560-1570), and Vangoji (1570-1630).] In 1644 the ruling chief Mudhoji (1630-1644) was killed by the king of Bijapur, and his son Banaji was taken prisoner to Bijapur. In 1651 Banaji was restored to his father's estate. He had four sons Mahadaji, Gorkhoji, Vangoji, and Mudhoji. In 1676, on the death of Banaji his third son Vangoji succeeded, but died without issue in 1693, and was succeeded by his nephew Janoji. Janoji was deposed by his step-brother Banaji, and was afterwards restored by Shahu of Satara (1708 - 1749). In 1748, on his death Janoji was succeeded by his son Mudhoji. In 1765, on the death of Mudhoji, his wife Sagunabai administered the state for a short time, but was deposed by Peshwa Madhavrav Ballal and one Soyraji raised to the chiefship. In 1774 Sagunabai adopted a son Maloji, and with the aid of Peshwa Madhavrav Narayan regained control of the state. In 1777, on his death Maloji was succeeded by his adopted son Janrav. Janrav continued in the service of the Peshwas till their fall in 1818. On the 1st of January 1825, on Janrav's death the state was attached by the Raja of Satara, but on the 3rd of September 1827 Banaji was allowed to succeed on payment of a nasarana or succession fee of £3000 (Rs. 30,000). On the 17th of May 1828, on Banaji's death the state was again attached by the Raja of Satara. On the 3rd of December 1841, on payment of a nazarana or succession fee of £3000 (Rs. 30,000), Jibai Ai Saheb the wife of Banaji was allowed to adopt the present chief Mudhojirav. During Mudhonrav's minority Ai Saheb acted as regent till her death on the 17th of November 1853. After her death the British Government managed the state till the 10th of February 1860, when Mudhojirav was put in sole charge of the state. The chief of Phaltan styled Nimbalkar, is a Maratha by caste and ranks as first class sardar. His headquarters are at Phaltan, and he pays the British Government a yearly tribute of £960 (Rs. 9600) on account of svars or horsemen. The family holds a patent allowing adoption. In matters of succession they do not follow the custom of primogeniture. Of late, as he was deeply involved in debt, Mudhojirav applied to Government for a loan and offered to resign the management of the state till the debt was paid and the affairs of the state were put in order. In December 1882 the offer was accepted and joint administrators were appointed, one the son of the chief and the other a revenue officer of the British Government. The debts which amounted to £25,000 (Rs. 2½ lakhs) will be discharged by a yearly instalment of about £2500 (Rs. 25,000) and the state is expected to be free from debt in thirteen or fourteen years. Under the joint administration many of the departments have been reorganized, the pay of the police has been raised, and the Deccan Agriculturists' Relief Act has been introduced to give the cultivators the same protection as in Poona or Satara. The joint administration has also resumed the civil, criminal, and revenue charge of the Ram-Sansthan group of six villages, which have a yearly revenue of over £4700 (Rs. 47,000) and which Mudhojirav gave in grant to a temple."
Rulers (title Naik)1693 - 1748 Janoji Nimbalkar
1748 - 1765 Madhoji Rao Nimbalkar III
1767 - 1774 Sayaji Rao Nimbalkar
1774 - 1777 Maloji Rao Nimbalkar III
1777 - 1827 Jan Rao Nimbalkar II
1827 - 1841 Bajaji Rao "Naik Nimbalkar"
7 Dec 1841 - 26 Mar 1860 Madhoji Rao Jan Rao (b. 1838 - d. 1916)
"Naik Nimbalkar IV"
1841 - 1853 Sahibjibai "Baya Sahib" (f) -Regent
Rajas
26 Mar 1860 - 17 Oct 1916 Madhoji Rao Jan Rao (s.a.)
17 Oct 1916 - 15 Aug 1947 Maloji Rao IV Madhoji Rao "Nana
Sahib Naik Nimbalkar" (b. 1896 - d. 1978)
Phulera
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Porbandar
Princely Porbandar (1600 CE onwards)
"Porbandar was formerly the seat of the eponymous princely state in British India. The ruling family of the state belonged to the Jethwa clan of rajputs and had been established in the area since at least the mid 16th century. The state was subordinate to the mughal governor of Gujarat until being overrun by the marathas in the latter half of the 18th century, whereafter they came under the authority of the Gaekwad court at Baroda, and eventually of the Peshwa. In common with the other states of Kathiawar, the state first came into the ambit of British influence in 1807, when the HEIC guaranteed security in the area in lieu of a fixed annual tribute to be paid to the Peshwa and the Gaekwad. In 1817, the Peshwa ceded his share to the HEIC; in 1820, the Gaekwad agreed to have the HIEC collect his due tributes in Kathiawar and remit the same to his treasury.
"During the Raj, the state covered an area of 1,663 sq.km, encompassing 106 villages and a population, in 1921, of over 100,000 people. It enjoyed a revenue of Rs.21,00,000/-. By 1947, the rulers held the style of "Highness" and the title of "Maharaj Rana Sahib"; they were entitled to a salute of 13 guns as a hereditary distinction.
"Upon the Independence of India in 1947, the state acceded unto the dominion of India. It was merged with the 'United state of Kathiawar' with effect from February 15, 1948 and eventually came to form part of the present-day state of Gujarat."
Pratapgarh (Partabgarh)Area: 886 sq. mi.
Population: 52-025 (1901)
Gross Revenue: Rs. 2,20,000
Salute Guns: 15 (1867)
Brief History
Rulers (title Maharawat)
1673 - 1708 Pratap Singh
1708 - 1718 Prithvi Singh
1718 Pahar Singh
1718 - 1719 Sangram Singh
1719 - 1721 Umaid Singh
1721 - 1756 Gopal Singh
1756 - 1774 Salim Singh
1774 - 1844 Samant Singh
1844 - 1864 Dalpat Singh succeeded his grandfather, Samant Singh. He had previously succeeded to the State of Dungarpur on the deposition of Jaswant Singh by whom he had been adopted. On his succession to Partabgarh he relinquished Dungarpur to Udai Singh, son of the Thakur of Sabli. In 1862 Dalpat Singh was guaranteed the right of adoption. (Aitchison, pp. 28-29)
1864 - 1890 Udai Singh succeeded when he was only 17 years old.
1890 - 1929 Raghunath Singh was the Maharaj of Arnod who at 32 succeeded Udai Singh as the bearist surviving relative. He was invested with full powers in 1891 but due to the extravagances of Udai Singh and to the loss of revenue caused by the famine of 1899-1900, the British Government's political officers exercised some control over the State's finances. (Aitchison, p. 29)
1929 - 1947 Ram Singh II
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RAJPIPLA "The Chief of this State traces his descent to one Chokarana, son of Saidawat, Raja of Ujain, a Rajput of the Parmar tribe, who, having quarrelled with his father, left Malwa, and established himself in the village of Pipla, in the most inaccessible part of the hills to the south of the present town of Nandod. Chokarana had an only daughter, whom he married to Mokero, or Mukheraj, a Rajput of the Gohel tribe, who resided in the island of Premgar, or Perim, in the Gulf of Cambay. The issue of this marriage was two sons, Dungarji and Gemar Singhji. The former founded Bhaonagar, and the other succeeded Chokarana. Since that time (about 1470), the Gohel dynasty has ruled in Rajpipl
"When the Moghals invaded Guzerat, the Raja of Rajpipla became a feudatory of the Empire; bound to furnish 1,000 foot and 300 horse. This arrangement remained in force until Abkar took Guzerat in 1572, when he commuted the military service to a scutage of Rs. 35,556 per annum.
"This was paid until the Empire began to dissolve (1710), when the payments began to be made irregularly, and were sometimes evaded and withheld.
"In 1763, when Rai Singh, a child of seven years of age, occupied the throne of Rajpipla, Damaji Gaikwar, armed with the Peishwa's sanction to plunder the landholders of Guzerat, seized half the revenues of four of the most fertile districts of Rajpipla. These were afterwards released, and a fixed tribute of Rs. 92,000 imposed. In 1800, Raja Ram Singh, an inveterate drunkard, was deposed by his feudal lord, Maharaja Gaikwar; and, with the sanction of the British Government, his reputed son, Pertap Singh, was installed. But Ram Singh's brother, Nur Singh, declared the newly-invested Chief to be supposititious, and for ten years the dispute raged, during which time the State of Baroda was gradually absorbing Rajpipla; until at length, in 1821, a Commissioner appointed by the British Government decided in favour of Nur Singh, who, being blind, transferred his rights to his son, Verisalji. This prince was accordingly invested with the government, his allegiance being transferred by Treaty from Maharaja Gaikwar to the British Government. He ruled till 1860, when he abdicated in favour of his son, Gambhir Singh, the present Chief." (Aberigh-Mackay, pp. 65-66)
Rulers of Rajpipla (title Maharana)
16..– bf.1705: Chatrasalji
bf.1705–bf.1715: Mota Verisalji I
bf.1715-1754: Jitsinhji
1754-1764: Pratapsinhji
1764-1786: Raisinhji
1786-1803: Ajabsinhji
1793–1803: Naharsinhji, Regent
1803-1810: Ramsinhji
1810-1821: Naharsinhji
1821–1860: Verisalji II
1860-1897: Gambhirsinhji
1897-1915: Chhatrasinhji 
1915–1951: Vijayasinhji Chhatrasinhji 
1951-1963: Rajendrasinhji Vijaysinhji 
1963-Present: Raghubirsinhji Rajendrasinhji MID-14TH CENTURY….. – RANA SHRI ARJUNSINHJI GOHIL.
Born as Kumar Shri Samarsinhji, son of Mokhdaji Gohil, Chief of Gogha, with capital at Pirambet in the Gulf of Cambay, by his second wife who was the daughter of Prince Chokrana of Rajpipla, of the Parmar dynasty of Ujjain. Ascended to the gadi as the first Gohil ruler of Rajpipla, after the death of his maternal grandfather, Chokrana
(2) RANA SHRI BHANSINHJI.
(3) 1413-1421 – RANA SHRI GOMELSINHJI.
In 1403, Rajpipla under Rana Gomelsinhji was overrun by Sultan Muhammad I of Gujarat. Was forced to flee his capital. In 1416, there was defeat again at Modasa at the hands of Sultan Ahmad Shah I of Gujarat. Sultan Hoshang Shah of Malwa had invaded Gujarat on the invitation of Rana Gomelsinhji, who had allied himself with the rulers of Idar and Champaner against Ahmad Shah. Died 1421.
(4) 1421….. – RANA SHRI VIJAYPALJI.
(5) …..1463 – RANA SHRI HARISINHJI.
In 1431, Rajpipla was attacked again by Sultan Ahmad Shah I of Gujarat. Rana Harisinhji was also forced to flee his capital, but he was a brave ruler and he reconquered the State in 1443, in alliance with Sultan Hoshang Shah of Malwa, despite being in exile for 12 years. This was at a time when Sultan Ahmad Shah’s successor, Sultan Muhammad Shah II of Gujarat, was occupied in fighting against Mewar and Champaner. Died 1463.
For nearly a century-and-a-half after the reconquer of the territories, Rajpipla State appears to have held a very independent position. At this time the territory seemed to have been confined to the wilder and more hilly parts of Rajpipla and western Khandesh, Nandod (modern Rajpipla town), and probably including districts along both sides of the Narbada, and south to near the Tapti.
(6) …..1526 – MAHARANA SHRI BHIMDEV.
Maharana Bhim Dev helped Prince Latif Khan, half brother of Sultan Bahadur Shah of Gujarat. In the ensuing battle in 1526, Maharana Bhim Dev was killed.
(7) 1526-1543 – MAHARANA SHRI RAISINHJI.
To avenge the killing of his father, Maharana Raisinhji plundered Dohad. A punitive expedition sent to Rajpipla ravaged the area for several months without much success. The submission seems to have been token as Rajpipla mercenaries (Bhil and Koli feudatories) next year Bahadur Shah himself led the field and secured Rajpipla’s submission. The attacked Bahadur Shah’s troops, unaware that this army was taking Sultan Mahmud Shah Khilji of Malwa in captivity to Champaner after the capture of Mandu on 25 May 1531. In this attack, Sultan Mahmud Shah and his sons were also killed. Died 1543.
(8) 1543….. – MAHARANA SHRI KARANBAJI.
(9) MAHARANA SHRI ABHAYRAJ JI.
(10) MAHARANA SHRI SUJANSINHJI.
(11) MAHARANA SHRI BHAIRAVSINHJI.
It is said that after the fall of Chittor in 1567, Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar sought and received shelter in Rajpipla for some time. Reference to this can be found in ‘Veer Vinod’.
(12) 1583-1593 – MAHARANA SHRI PRUTHURAJ JI.
Gave refuge to the last Sultan of Gujarat, Muzaffar Shah, and incurred the wrath of Emperor Akbar. The Imperial troops led by Mirza Khan Khas took Gujarat in 1584. Akbar then levied a tribute of Rs.35,556 on Rajpipla, along with a contingent of 1,000 men to be furnished to the Mughal army. The district of Nandod was granted to Haider Kuli Khan. (This arrangement continued till the last years of Emperor Aurangzeb’s reign when the payments not only became irregular but were altogether evaded when possible). Died 1593.
(13) 1593….. – MAHARANA SHRI DEEPSINHJI.
(14) MAHARANA SHRI DURGSHAHJI.
(15) MAHARANA SHRI MOHRAJ JI.
(16) MAHARANA SHRI RAISHALJI.
(17) MAHARANA SHRI CHANDRASINHJI.
(18) MAHARANA SHRI GAMBHIRSINHJI I.
(19) MAHARANA SHRI SUBHERAJ JI.
(20) MAHARANA SHRI JAISINHJI.
(21) MAHARANA SHRI MALRAJ.
Younger son of Maharana Jaisinhji. For some reason his elder brother Mugatraj ji did not accede to the gadi.
(22) MAHARANA SHRI SURMALJI.
Succeeded to the gadi on the death of his uncle Maharana Malraj.
(23) MAHARANA SHRI UDEKARANJI.
(24) MAHARANA SHRI CHANDRABHA.
Also known as Chandrabaji.
(25) MAHARANA SHRI CHATRASALJI.
(26) 1705-1715 – Maharana Shri Verisalji I.
With the weakening of the Mughal Empire, Maharana Verisalji I asserted his independence and in 1705 laid waste south Gujarat. A force sent by Aurangzeb was defeated in alliance with Maratha Damaji Jadhav at Ratanpur.
(27) 1715-1754 – MAHARANA SHRI JEETSINHJI.
Maharana Jeetsinhji forged a treaty with Maharaja Peelaji Rao Gaekwar and succeeded in wresting Nandod (New Rajpipla in the plains on the banks of the river Karjan, now modern town of Rajpipla) in 1730 and transferred the capital there. Died at the Fort, Rajpipla in 1754.
(28) 1754-1764 – MAHARANA SHRI PRATAPSINHJI.
The Marathas under Damaji Rao Gaekwar overran Rajpipla and exacted tribute. Died 1764.
1764-1786: MAHARANA SHRI RAISINHJI.
In 1764, a neice of young Maharana Raisinhji was espoused to Damaji Rao Gaekwar, who renounced part of the tribute. Died at the Fort, Rajpipla in 1786.
1786-1803: MAHARANA SHRI AJABSINHJI.
Younger brother of Maharana Raisinhji, who died without male issue. Proved to be a weak ruler. Umed Vasava, the Bhil Chief of Sagbara revolted and the Gaekwar raised the tribute. Internal power struggles led to interference and arbitration by the Gaekwars. With the intervention of British Agent Willoughby, Maharana Ajabsinhji’s third (and second surviving) son, Naharsinhji was appointed Regent in 1793. Died at the Fort, Rajpipla on 15th January 1803.
1803-1810: MAHARANA SHRI RAMSINHJI.
Second and eldest surviving son of Maharana Ajabsinhji. Following differences with his father, Maharana Ajabsinhji, he moved to Mandwa. Then with the help of the Chief of Mandwa, attacked Rajpipla but was defeated. He fled to Mandwa. On a promise of pardon, Ramsinhji returned to Rajpipla but was imprisoned at the Fort. His younger brother Naharsinhji was appointed Regent. On the death of his father Maharana Ajabsinhji on 15th January 1803, the soldiers refused to accept as ruler the younger brother Naharsinhji, who was the Regent. Ramsinhji ascended the gadi on 30th January 1803 at the Fort. Died on 10th May 1810
1810-1821: MAHARANA SHRI NAHARSINHJI.
Born at Nandod in 1780. Appointed Regent by the British in 1793 after his father Maharana Ajabsinhji was found to be a weak ruler. After Maharana Ajabsinhji’s death on 15th January 1803, Naharsinhji’s elder brother, Ramsinhji succeeded to the gadi. When Maharana Ramsinhji died on 10th May 1810, Naharsinhji once again asserted his claim. A period of family intrigue followed. Maharana Ramsinhji’s widow Rani Surat Kunverba, daughter of the Chief of Mandwa, tried to place their putative son Pratapsinhji on the gadi. Meanwhile Naharsinhji had contracted smallpox in the epidemic of 1803, resulting in blindness and making him ineligible to rule, according to ancient Rajput tradition. Seizing the opportunity, Maharaja Gaekwar of Baroda raised the tribute payable by Rajpipla and took over the administration of the State. The Gaekwar was in no hurry to settle the dispute and his officers mismanaged the affairs of the State. Ultimately the British authorities intervened again, and after a detailed enquiry decided that Pratapsinhji was not Maharana Ramsinhji’s son. They ensured that Naharsinhji’s son Verisalji succeeded to the gadi on 9th August 1821.
1821-1860: H.H. MAHARANA SHRI VERISALJI II, RAJA OF RAJPIPLA.
Born at Nandod, 1808. Educated privately. Succeeded to the gadi as a minor at the age of 13. Was installed as ruler on 15th November 1821 at the Fort, Rajpipla. In October 1821 he entered into an engagement with the British, binding himself and his successors to act in conformity with the advice of the British government. The Gaekwar gave up his claim. By 1825 a final settlement was made of the amount due to the Gaekwar. It was decided that the sum payable to the Gaekwar would be Rs.7,30,000 (₤ 73,000), and would be disbursed by 1833-34. Verisalji II inherited a troubled legacy. His rule began in the backdrop of the great flood in the Narbada in September 1821. Further, during the last few years of the 18th century and the early decades of the 19th century, the power of the rulers of Rajpipla had declined considerably. At this time some of the Bhils had been a source of great trouble. In 1793, they had revolted under Umed Vasava, Chief of Sagbara. Again in 1821, a general uprising of the Bhils took place under the Chieftain of Sagbara, Rai Sinh of Rahooba, and Baiji Damia of Tilakwada. This was contained in 1823. Soon there was an uprising in Khandesh, which was quelled. The Bhils of Sagbara rebelled yet again in 1859, and were finally suppressed in 1860. The authority of the State restored, Verisalji II abdicated in favour of his son Gambhirsinhji on 17th November 1860. He died at Nandod in 1868.
(34) 1860-1897 – H.H. MAHARANA SHRI GAMBHIRSINHJI, RAJA OF RAJPIPLA.
Born at Nandod December 1846. Educated privately. Succeeded to the gadi when his father Verisalji II abdicated in his favour on 17th November 1860. Reigned under a Council of Superintendence until he came of age and was invested with full ruling powers in 1863. Granted a permanent salute of 11 guns in 1860 and a sanad (patent) of adoption on 11th March 1862. The only Rewa Kantha chief with first class jurisdiction, that is, power to try for capital offences all persons except British subjects. Unhappy with the financial management, the British placed the State under the joint management of its own officer along with State officials in 1884. A sole British administrator assumed charge of affairs in 1887. Maharana Gambhirsinhji was one of the Indian princes present at the Imperial Assemblage at Delhi on 1.1.1887, which was held to celebrate the assumption of Queen Victoria as Empress of India. On 1.1.1887, the revenue of the State was Rs.6,00,000 (₤ 60,000) annually, the population being around 1,20,000. During his reign there was an improvement in the police. Gambhirsinhji built schools, a dispensary and a jail, and spent Rs.2,00,000 (₤ 20,000) on a road 34½ miles long from Nandod (New Rajpipla) to Ankleshwar railway station.
(35) 1897-1915 – H.H. MAHARANA SIR SHRI CHHATRASINHJI, RAJA OF RAJPIPLA
Born at Nandod 18th December 1862. Educated at Rajkumar College, Rajkot. Served as a magistrate and revenue officer before his accession. Succeeded on the death of his father, 10th January 1897, Installed on the gadi at the Fort, Rajpipla, 20th May 1897, with full ruling powers. Was entitled to a salute of 11-guns, and held a sanad authorising adoption. Vowed never to allow his State to be taken over again. Immediately set about instituting a programme of reform and development. Instrumental in saving thousands of lives during the epic famines of 1899-1902, granting famine relief during this period amounting to Rupees 9,00,000. Built the 40-mile Ankleshwar-Rajpipla railway line, which he initiated in the very first year of his reign in 1897. Travelled widely in India and Europe. Was one of the ruling Indian princes who attended the coronation of King George V in London in 1910. Also attended the Durbar at Delhi in 1911. In that year the revenue of the State was Rupees 10,50,000 (₤ 105,000). Died on 26th September 1915 at Poona.
1915-1951: H.H. MAHARANA SIR SHRI VIJAYSINHJI, MAHARAJA OF RAJPIPLA
Born at Chhatra Vilas Palace, Nandod, 30th January 1890. Educated at Rajkumar College, Rajkot (Head Boy 1908), and Imperial Cadet Corps., Dehra Dun. Hon. Capt. IA 14.10.1919, and Hon. Officer 27th Light Cavalry, promoted to Hon. Maj. 8.9.1932, and Hon. Lieut-Col. 10.9.1943. Succeeded on the death of his father, 26th September 1915, Invested with full ruling powers at the Fort, Rajpipla, 10th December 1915. Granted the hereditary title of Maharaja and a permanent salute of 13-guns, in recognition of war services, 1st January 1921.
References History of Rajpipla Indra Vikram Singh's Space Rajpipla in Genealogical Gleanings Rajpipla in Royal Ark Rajpur (Kathiawar) in Saurashtra? Rajpur (Rewa Kantha) in Saurashtra? Ramanka Ramas Rambrai Ramdurg in Bombay Ramgarh Rampur in Uttar Pradesh Rampura Ranasan in Bombay Randhia Ranpur in Orissa Ratanmal Ratanpur Dhamanka Ratesh a zaildar in Keonthal in Himachal Pradesh Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh Princely Ratlam "Ratlam is also a major railway junction on the western railway lines.It was famous for its Diamond crossing. Ratlam was a princely state in British India, part of Malwa agency of Central India. For long period the Ratlam region was under the rules of the Rathor's. The rules were Suryavanshi Rathors to which Maharaja of Jodhpur, Bikaner and Kishangarh belonged.The first Ruler was the Maharaja Ratan Singh,he married 12 wives (amongst others), Maharani Sukhroopde Kanwar Shekhawat Ji Sahiba, daughter of Kunwar Purshottam Das of Jhajhar(Shekhawati) in Rajasthan. She committed sati in 1658. The state had an area of 902 sq. mi., which was closely interlaced with the territory of the princely state of Sailana. In 1901, the state had a population of 83,773; the town of Ratlam had a population of 36,321. The state enjoyed an estimated revenue, Rs.34,000 and paid a tribute of Rs.2,850. The town was a junction on the Rajputana-Malwa Railway, and was an important trade centre, especially of opium. "Ratlam was initially held by its chiefs in vassalage to the Sindhia rulers of Gwalior, but in 1819, an arrangement was made by which the Sindhia engaged never to send any troops into the country or to interfere with the internal administration, and in 1861 the tribute was assigned to the British government in part payment of the Gwalior contingent."=================================================================
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Rajpur (Rewa Kantha) in Saurashtra?
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Rajpura (Halar)
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Ramanka
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Rambrai
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RAMDURGin Bombay
Area: 140 square miles
Population: 29,570 (1881)
Gross Revenue of £17,576 (Rs. 1,75,760) (1882-83)
"The forts of Ramdurg and Nargund which are said to have been built by Shivaji, were, at the time of the latter's death, in charge of a Brahman named Appaji Suru. They were taken by Aurangzeb's troops in 1692, but were recovered some fifteen years afterwards by the dexterity of a servant of Appaji, a Chitpavan Brahman named Ramrav Dadaji Bhave, whose posterity was destined to supersede that of his master. Appaji at first resumed charge himself, but as he grew older he left everything in the hands of Ramrav, who, at his request, was formally invested with the charge of the two forts in question, and further received from the Raja Sambhaji, grandson of Shivaji, the title of Pant Sachiv.
"In 1728 Appaji died, leaving an adopted son named Balvantrav. Ramrav acted as guardian to the latter, but administered the saranjam in his own name. He was assisted in this task by his nephew Dadaji whom he had summoned from the Konkan and who displayed great vigour and ability. Among the inams and grants bestowed upon Dadaji for services rendered was the taraf of Konnur which he received from the Nawab of Savanur, who retained however a third part of the revenue to which the Peshwas afterwards succeeded. By an order of Raja Sambhaji, dated 1734, the whole sarkari-amal between the rivers Ghatprabha and Tungabhadra was assigned to Dadaji.
"Some twelve years after the death of Appaji, Ramrav, accompanied by his son Yogirav, went on a pilgrimage to Benares, during which he died. On Yogirav's return he procured the assassination of his cousin Dadaji, who had been left in charge of the State and would not give it up. This led to a feud between him and Bhaskarav the murdered man's son, and Balvantrav, Appaji's heir, took advantage of the opportunity to recover his adoptive father's estates which, in 1758, were formally assigned to him, Yogirav and Bhaskarrav receiving personal saranjams. The latter, however, made interest with the Peshwa Madhavrav Ballal, who made the estates over to them as a sanvasthan saranjam. Balvantrav received an allowance of £1200 (Rs. 12,000), in lieu of which his descendants, some thirty years after, managed to get possession of the town of Hebli, which is still held by the family.
"Of the two holders of the saranjam Bhaskarrav, and after him his adopted son Venkatrav, held the management, the other shareholder only receiving an allowance. In 1778 the estate came under Haidar Ali of Maisur, who exacted service on the same conditions as the Peshwa, but his son Tipu some years afterwards wished to impose further burdens. Venkatrav resisted, and in consequence Nargund was besieged by the Maisur troops. The place held out gallantly, and an army of observation being sent from Poona, Tipu agreed to relinquish his late demands if the fort were surrendered. No sooner however were the Maratha forces out of the way than he violated the articles of capitulation, and took Venkatrav and his family as prisoners to Maisur, where the unfortunate Chief's daughter was placed in the Sultan's seraglio. Ramrav, the representative of the other branch of the family, managed to make his escape on this occasion.
"The operations of the allied armies under Lord Cornwallis against Seringapatam restored Venkatrav to liberty, and in 1791 a new sanad was granted by the Peshwa, bestowing the estate on him and Ramrav. Through the influence of Parashuram Bhau Patvardhan the latter received Ramdurg on this occasion as his appanage, but by far the largest portion of the estate was assigned to the other branch of the family. This arrangement lasted for some nineteen years, but in 1810 Narayanrav, the son of Ramrav, having interest with the Peshwa, claimed to share equally with Venkatrav. This claim was admitted by Bajirav, who happening to be in the neighbourhood, himself put Narayanrav in possession of his share and fixed the amount of the contingent to be furnished by each moiety of the estate which was thus regularly divided.
"When the war between the Peshwa and the English broke out the Ramdurg Chief had some troops with the former, but he soon joined General Munro, and consequently received most liberal terms. The British Government gave up its claims to the contingent which Narayanrav had been bound to furnish to the Peshwa, and only called on him to pay annually £346 17s. 6d. (Rs. 3468¾) in commutation of the rights in the Konnur jagir, which the Peshwa had held. The other articles of the engagement were similar to the terms granted to the other chiefs in the Bombay Karnatak.
"In 1827 Narayanrav died leaving no male issue. The only collateral descendants of the founder of the family being the Nargund Chief and two sons, who were considered ineligible for adoption in consequence of being married, it was determined at first to resume the Ramdurg estate. The widow of the deceased protested against this decision as did the Nargundkar, who claimed the reversion of the State to himself. At last, in 1829, it was ruled that Radhabai the widow should be allowed to adopt, and should be recommended to adopt Hariharrav, the youngest son of the Nargund Chief, a boy then fourteen years of age. This arrangement was most unpalatable to the lady, but at last she conformed to the wishes of Government, and after making careful provisions and stipulations for her own dignity and authority, adopted the lad, who received on the occasion the name of Ramrav.
"Radhabai seems to have been a lady of remarkable force of character and considerable administrative ability. She managed her estate well, but she loved power too much to willingly delegate any portion of it to any one, especially to her adoptive son, with whom her relations were never cordial. Her treatment of him was such that he left Ramdurg in disgust some seven or eight years after his adoption, and went to Nargund, where he remained till, through the intervention of Government, a proper allowance was secured to him. The quarrels between him and Radhabai, however, continued till the death of the latter in 1857 put him in possession of the estate.
"Ramrav assumed power at a most critical period, and his loyalty was severely tested. His half-brother Bhaskarrav, the Chief of Nargund, discontented at being refused permission to adopt, prepared to revolt against the British Government, and endeavoured to 'persuade the Ramdurgkar to join him. Ramrav not only refused, but informed Mr. Manson, the Political Agent in the Southern Maratha Country, of the correspondence, when the latter went to Ramdurg on his way to Nargund, in the hope of being able to dissuade the chief of that place from his fatal purpose. At Ramrav's earnest request Mr. Manson gave up his intention of seeking an interview with Bhaskarrav at Nargund, but he unfortunately proceeded in that direction with a small escort, and the Nargundkar, mistaking his intentions, attacked his camp on the night of the 29th May 1858, and murdered the unfortunate gentleman, taking back his head to Nargund as a trophy. Bhaskarrav then openly raised the standard of revolt, but, his fort was speedily taken and himself captured, after which he was hung at Belgaum and his estate confiscated.
"In the following year the Ramdurg Chief having no issue: prayed to be allowed to adopt, which request was granted by Government. He did not, however, avail himself of the permission till 1866, when he adopted a lad of about fifteen years of age, the son of a collateral descendant of the Bhave family, residing in Kolhapur, who on adoption received the name of Yogirav, The Chief received a sanad of adoption in 1862.
"Ramrav died in 1872 and was succeeded by his adopted son Yogirav. Yogirav Bapu Saheb was married in 1867 to the daughter of the Chief of Sangli. He died in 1878, leaving a minor son Venkatrav. During the minority of the Chief the State is managed by joint karbharis [The historical section of the Patvardhan States and Mudhol and Ramdurg is contributed by the late Colonel E. W. West.]."
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Ramparda
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RAMPURRampura (Gujarat)
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Rampura (Western India)
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Randhia
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RANIGAM
"Petty State of Undsarviya, in Kathiawar, Bombay; consisting of i village, with 2 independent tribute-payers. Estimated revenue (1876), £2556; tribute of £71 is payable to the Gaekwar of Baroda. (Hunter, p. 26)
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Ranipura
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Ranparda
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RANPUR
Native State of Orissa, in the Lieutenant-Governorship of Bengal
Area: 203 sq. mi.
Population:27,306 (1872)
Villages: 280
Revenue: £696
Tribute to the British Government: £140.
Tradition affirms that this State was founded 3600 years ago by a hunter called Basara Basuk; its name is said to be derived from a giant Randsur. (Hunter, p. 32).
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RATANMAL
One of the petty States in the Bhil Agency, under the Central India Agency. The present Thakur, named Abai Sinh, was bom about 1845. Estimated revenue (1875), £60. The State receives no allowances from, nor does it pay any tribute to, the British Government The population is entirely Bhil. (Hunter, p. 35)
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RATANPUR-DHAMANKA
One of the petty States of Gohelwar, Kathiawar, Bombay; consisting of 3 villages, with 3 independent tribute payers. Estimated revenue (1876), £585; tribute of £75 is paid to the Gaekwar of Baroda, and £15 to the Nawab of Junagarh. (Hunter, p. 36)
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RATESH
Petty State in the Punjab, subordinate to Keunthal. Area, 3 square miles; estimated pop. 437; estimated revenue, .£20. The chief is styled Thakur. (Hunter, p. 36)
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RATLAM
Native State in the Western Malwa Agency, under the Central India Agency.
Area: 1,200 sq. mi.
Population: (1875), 100,000
Revenue: £130,000, of which more than half is alienated in jagirs and other grants.
The Raja of Ratlam, who is descended from a younger branch of the Jodhpur family, ranks as the first Rajput chief in Western Mdlwd. One of his ancestors, Ratan Sinh, having displayed conspicuous courage in Delhi, received a grant of territory in Malwa from the Emperor Shah Jahan. The State is held as tributary to Sindhia; but in 1819 an arrangement was made by which the Raja of Ratlam agreed to pay an annual tribute of Sah'm Shahi Rs. 84,000 (or about £6600), while Sindhia engaged never to send any troops into the country or interfere with the internal administration. This tribute was assigned, by the treaty of 1844 between the British Government and Sindhia, in part payment of the Gwalior Contingent. It is now paid to the British Government. The present Raja, Jaswant Sinh, a Rahtor Rajput, was born about 1860. He was placed on the gadi when only three years old. During his minority, the State has been managed by Shaikh Shahamat AH as Political Agent. (Hunter, p. 37)
1652 Ratlam state founded.
1819 British protectorate.
1695 - 1706 Chhatrasal (personal style Maharaja)
1706 - 1716 Keshri Singh
1716 - 1716 Pratap Singh
1716 - 1743 Man Singh
1743 - 1773 Prithvi Singh
1773 - 1800 Padam Singh
1800 - 1824 Parbat Singh
1824 - 1857 Balwant Singh
1825 – c1832 Borthwick –Regent
1857 - 1864 Bhairon Singh
1864 - 1893 Ranjit Singh
1864 - 1880 Mir Shahamat Ali -Regent
1893 - 1921 Sajjan Singh
1893 - 1898 Khan Bahadur Cursetji Rastamji -Regent
Maharaja of Ratlam
1921 - 1947 Sajjan Singh
1947 - 1947 Lokendra Singh
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Rawin (Rawingarh)
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RENGAN
One of the petty States in Rewa Kantha, Bombay. Area, 3/4 square mile. There are 8 chiefs. Estimated revenue (1875), £50; tribute of £46 is paid to the Gaekwar of Baroda. (Hunter, p. 55)
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REWA (Rewah)
The principal Native State in Baghelkhand, under the political superintendence of the Baghelkhand and Central India Agencies.
Area: 13,000 sq. mi.
Pop.: 2,035,000
Salute Guns: 19
According to the family history kept in the Court Records, it appears that the original founder of this principality was Bilagar Deo or Biag Deo (hence the name Baghel), who, leaving his own country in Guzerat in 580 A.d., ostensibly on a religious pilgrimage, but in reality to seize whatever undefended territory he could, first made himself master of the fort of Murpha, and eventually of most of the country from Kalpi to Chandalgarh, and married the daughter of the Raja of Pirhawin. Bilagar Deo was succeeded by his son, Kurun Deo, in 615, who added to his possessions a large portion of what at present constitutes Rewah, and called it Baghelkhand. He married the daughter of the Raja of Mandla, and obtained in dower the famous fort of Bandogarh, to which he removed his court. The chiefship descended from father to son for many generations, with varying fortunes. In the time of Birbhan Rao, the 19th Raja, who succeeded in 1601, the family of Humayun Shah, Emperor of Delhi, being forced by Sher Shah to flee from Delhi, found shelter in Rewah territory. In 1618, Vikramaditya succeeded and made Rewah his capital, building the fort and town. Abduit Sinh, the 27th Raja, was only six months old when his father died; and Hardi Sah, the Bundela chief of Panna, taking advantage of his infancy, invaded Rewah, and took possession of the capital. The young chief and his mother fled to Partabgarh, and after a time, with the assistance of the Emperor of Delhi, expelled Hardi Sah. Abdut Sinh was succeeded by Ajit Sinh, and he in turn by Jai Sinh Deo, in 1809. It was during his rule that British influence was established in Baghelkhand, and the first formal treaty between the British Government and Rewah was made with Jai Sinh Deo in 1812. In that year, a body of Pindari marauders invaded Mirzapur through Rewah State. The Raja, who was believed to have abetted this enteprise, was required to accede to a treaty by which he was acknowledged as ruler of his dominions, and was brought under the protection of the British Government, to whose arbitration he bound himself to refer all disputes with neighbouring chiefs, and engaged to allow British troops to march through, or be stationed in, his territories. The Raja, however, failed to fulfil his obligations; and when a military post was established in his territory, he attempted to starve out the detachment. Troops were sent to enforce the execution of the engagements, and in June 1813 a second treaty was made confirming the first, and defining more clearly the relations of the Raja with the British Government. Jai Sinh Deo abdicated in favour of his son, Bishnath Sinh, who was succeeded in 1834 by his son, Raghuraj Sinh, the present Maharaja. who was born in 1824. The ruling family are Baghel Rajputs. In 1847, the Maharaja abolished sati throughout his dominions. For his services during the Mutiny of 1857, the tracts of Sohagpur and Amarkantak were conferred in sovereignty on Raghuraj Sinh, who has also received the distinction of Knight Grand Commander of the Star of India. He holds a sanad of adoption, and is allowed a personal salute of 19 guns. (Hunter, pp. 56-58)
1812 British protectorate.
Maharaja of Rewa1690 - 1700 Anirudh Singh
1700 - 1755 Avdhut Singh
1755 - 1809 Ajit Singh
1809 – 1834 Jai Singh Deo
1834 – 1854 Vishwanath Singh
1854 - 1880 Raghuraj Singh
1880 - 1918 Venkat Raman Singh
1880 - 1895 .... -Regent
1918 - 1930 Ghulab Singh
1918 – 1922 Sajjan Singh, Regent
Maharajadhiraja of Rewa (title Samrajya Maharajadhiraja Bandhresh Shri Maharaja)
1930 – 1946 Ghulab Singh
1946 - 1947 Martand Singh
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ROHISALA
One of the petty States of Undsarviya, Kathiawar, Bombay. It consists of 1 village, with 2 independent tribute-payers. Estimated revenue in 1876, £310; tribute of £io is paid to the Gaekwar of Baroda, and 16s. to the Nawab of Junagarh. (Hunter, p. 62)
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RUPAL
A Native State in Mahi Kantha, Bombay. The area of land under cultivation was estimated in 1875 at 21,000 bighas; pop. (1872), 3173. The revenue was returned at ,£320; and tribute of £ 116 is paid to the Gaekwar of Baroda, and £36 to the Raja of Edar. The chief of Rupal, Thakur Man Sinh, is a Rehwar Rajput. (Hunter, p. 76)
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