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List Of Maratha Dynasties And States
This is a list of Maratha dynasties and Maratha princely states in the Indian subcontinent. Maratha States The Maratha Salute state and Head of State by precedence * Baroda, title Maharaja Gaikwad, Hereditary salute of 21-guns * Gwalior, title Maharaja Shinde, Hereditary salute of 21-guns * Indore (Holkar State), title Maharaja Holkar, Hereditary salutes of 19-guns * Kolhapur State, title Maharaja Bhonsle Chhatrapati, Hereditary salutes of 19-guns * Dewas State (1728–1948) of Pawar clan. ** Dewas State Senior, title Maharaja, Hereditary salute of 15-guns ** Dewas State Junior, title Maharaja, Hereditary salute of 15-guns * Sangli, title Raja, Hereditary salute of 11-guns * Bhor (Gandekar State), title Raja, Hereditary salute of 9-guns * Jawhar State, title Maharaja, Hereditary salute of 9-guns * Sawantwadi State, title Raja, Hereditary salute of 9-guns * Mudhol State, title Raja, Hereditary salute of 9-guns Non-salute states Non-salute Maratha states, alphabetically ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maratha Darbar
The Marathi people (; Marathi language, Marathi: , ''Marāṭhī lōk'') or Marathis (Marathi: मराठी, ''Marāṭhī'') are an Indo-Aryan peoples, Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group who are native to Maharashtra in western India. They natively speak Marathi language, Marathi, an Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language. Maharashtra was formed as a Marathi-speaking state of India on 1 May 1960, as part of a nationwide linguistic reorganisation of the States and union territories of India, Indian states. The term "Maratha" is generally used by historians to refer to all Marathi-speaking peoples, irrespective of their Caste system in India, caste; However, it may refer to a Maharashtrian caste known as the Maratha (caste), Maratha which also includes farmer sub castes like the Kunbis. The Marathi community came into political prominence in the 17th century, when the Maratha Empire was established by Shivaji in 1674. Etymology According to R. G. Bhandarkar, the term Mara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aundh State
Aundh State was a Maratha princely state during the British Raj, in the Deccan States Agency division of the Bombay Presidency. The Principality of Aundh covered an area of 1298 square kilometers with a population of 88,762 in 1941. The capital of the state was Aundh. History Aundh was a Jagir granted by Chhatrapati Sambhaji to Parshuram Trimbak Pant Pratinidhi, who was a general, administrator and later Pratinidhi of the Maratha Empire during the reign of Chhatrapati Sambhaji and Chhatrapati Rajaram. He played a crucial role in re-capturing Panhala Fort, Ajinkyatara (at Satara), Bhupalgad forts from Mughals during period of 1700–1705. After the fall of Peshwa rule, the British East India company entered separate treaties in 1820 with all the Jagirdars who were nominally subordinate to the Raja of Satara. Akalkot, Aundh, Bhor, Daphlapur, Jath, and Phaltan, which were Jagirs of Satara State, became tributaries to the British when Satara state was abolished in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagpur State
The Kingdom of Nagpur was a kingdom within the Maratha Confederacy in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was ruled by the Maratha Bhonsles of Nagpur, Bhonsle dynasty in the mid-18th century. The city of Nagpur was the capital of the state. After the Third Anglo-Maratha War, it became a princely state of the British Empire in 1818, and was annexed to British India in 1853 becoming Nagpur Province. History Gond kingdom The history of Nagpur, historical record of the Nagpur kingdom begins in the early 18th century, when it formed part of the Gonds of Deogarh, Gond Kingdom of Deogarh. Bakht Buland Shah, the ruler of Deogarh, visited Delhi and afterwards was determined to encourage the development of his own kingdom. To this end he invited Hindu and Muslim artisans and cultivators to settle in the plains country, and founded the city of Nagpur. His successor, Chand Sultan, continued the development of the country, and moved his capital to Nagpur. After the death of Chand Sultan, the B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandur State
Sandur State was a princely state of India during the British Raj, part of the Madras States Agency. The ruling dynasty of the state was the Ghorpade clan of the Marathas. Its capital was the town of Sanduru. The last ruler, Raja Yeshwantrao Ghorpade, signed the Instrument of Accession to the Dominion of India on 10 August 1947. Sandur State covered an area of ; according to the 1901 Census, the population of the state was 11,200. Sandur State enjoyed an estimated annual revenue of £6,000 in 1901. History The former princely state of Sandur was founded in 1713 by Sidhoji Ghorpade, a Maratha general. He was the son of Bahirji Ghorpade and the nephew of the prominent Maratha commander Santaji Ghorpade. From 1710 to 1713, Sidhoji served as Senapati to Maharani Tarabai, the Maratha regent. In 1713, following a political rift with Tarabai, he severed ties with her and began asserting his independence. That same year, he successfully conquered Sandur and established it as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramdurg State
Ramdurg State was one of the Maratha Empire, Maratha princely states ruled by the Bhave family during the British Raj. It was administered as part of the Deccan States Agency of the Bombay Presidency, founded in 1799. It was one of the former states of the Southern Maratha Country and its capital was at Ramdurg. Ramdurg State measured 438 square kilometers in area. According to the 1901 census, the population was 37,848. Gallery See also * List of Maratha dynasties and states * Political integration of India References {{Coord, 15.95, N, 75.3, E, region:IN-KN_type:city_source:kolossus-cawiki, display=title Princely states of India Bombay Presidency History of Karnataka Belagavi district 1742 establishments in India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surgana State
Surgana State was a princely state of the Bombay Presidency during the era of the British Raj. It was the only state belonging to the Nasik Agency. Its capital was Surgana in Nashik District of present-day Maharashtra. It was ruled by Pawar dynasty of koli. Surgana State's last ruler signed the instrument of accession to join India in March 1948. History Surgana State was founded before the 1800s by the Maratha Pawar family. Surgana State was converted into a British protectorate in 1818 after they attacked a British police party passing through Surgana and were defeated. The British made the cousin of the Deshmukh, Bhikaji Rao as the new chief as he helped them against the Peshwa. Bhikaji Rao was murdered in the riot caused by the mother of Malharrao and her brother-in-law, Pilaji. Pilaji was captured and executed by the British. The descendants of Malharrao were allowed the share in revenues of the state in 1846 and were granted an allowance grant in 1877. The chief of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phaltan State
Phaltan State was one of the non-salute Maratha princely states of British India. It was ruled by the Nimbalkar clan of the Marathas. It was under the central division of the Bombay Presidency, under the states of the Kolhapur-Deccan Residency, Satara Agency, and later the Deccan States Agency. Its capital was Phaltan town, located in present-day Maharashtra. It had been one of the Satara Jagirs, which included Bhor, Aundh, Phaltan, Jath, Daphlapur and Akalkot. Its Flag was a rectangular bicolor, orange over green. Geography The state measured 397 square miles (1,028 km2) in area. According to the 1901 census, the population showed a decrease of 31% in the decade at 45,739. The population of the town itself was 9,512 in that year. History The Hindu ruling family was descended from Naik Nimbaji Parmar (1284–1291), whose descendants received a grant from a Delhi Sultanate emperor in the 14th century. The ruler had the title of Raja, or Naik Nimbalkar. The first wif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miraj
Miraj (Pronunciation: iɾəd͡z ) is a city that is part of the Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad metropolitan region in Sangli district, Maharashtra. Founded in the early 10th century, Miraj was an important jagir of the Bijapur Sultanate. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, stayed in Miraj for two months during his south India campaign. Because of its location, Miraj has been held as a strategic bastion. It was the capital of Miraj Senior and a vital junction on the central railway network. The Patwardhan family were the hereditary rulers of Miraj until independence. Miraj is known for Hindustani classical music and medical services. It is an emerging medical hub in India. The city has an unbelievable doctor-to-patient ratio. The low cost of medical treatment, treatment facilities, and adjoining medical facilities attract patients to Miraj. The language is a key factor as most of the Kannada-speaking staff attract many patients from North Karnataka. Man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miraj Junior
Miraj Junior was one of two Maratha princely states during the British Raj: 'Miraj Senior' and Miraj Junior. The two states separated in 1820. It was under the southern division of the Bombay Presidency, forming part of the southern Mahratta Jagirs, and later the Deccan States Agency. Miraj Junior measured in area. According to the 1901 census, the population was 35,806. In 1901, the state enjoyed revenue estimated at £27,000, and paid £400 in tribute to the British Raj. The Raja resided in the town of Bhudgaon (population 3,591 in 1901). History The State of Miraj, the predecessor state, was founded before 1750 and within its limits was the former capital of the State of Sangli before the British Raj. Raja Govind Rao Patwardhan, 1st Ruler of Miraj, began as a cavalry commander. He distinguished himself in several expeditions against the Nizam of Hyderabad and Hyder Ali of Mysore, established the Maratha ascendancy in southern India and pushed the Maratha conquests to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurundwad Senior
Kurundvad Senior, also spelt as 'Kurundwad', was one of two Maratha princely states during the British Raj: ' Kurundvad Junior' and Kurundvad Senior. The two states separated in 1854 and less than a century later, on 8 March 1948, both states acceded to the Indian Union. Kurundvad Senior State was administered as part of the Deccan States Agency of the Bombay Presidency. Its capital was at Kurundvad a small town by the Panchganga river in Kolhapur district. The surface of was 479 km2, larger than Kurundvad Junior; its population in 1881 was 35,187 and by 1901 it reached 42,474 inhabitants, of which 34,000 were Hindu, 4,500 Muslim and 3,500 Jain. History The predecessor of the two states, Kurundvad State, was founded in 1733 following a grant by the Maratha Peshwa to Trimbakrao Patwardhan. A first division occurred in 1811. In 1819, Kurundvad State became a British protectorate. On 5 April 1854, Kurundvad State split into a Senior Branch and a Junior Branch. Although th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurundvad Junior
Kurundvad Junior, also spelt as 'Kurundwad', was of two Maratha princely states during the British Raj: ' Kurundvad Senior' and Kurundvad Junior. The two states separated in 1854 and less than a century later, on 8 March 1948, both states acceded to the Indian Union. With a surface of 295 km2, Kurundvad Junior was smaller than the territory ruled by the senior line. Its population in 1881 was 25,811 and in 1901 it had risen to 34,003. Like Kurundvad Senior, Kurundvad Junior State was administered as part of the Deccan States Agency of the Bombay Presidency. Its capital was at Kurundvad a small town by the Panchganga river in Kolhapur district. Although they held different territories, the capital, Kurundvad, was shared between the two states. The territory of both was widely scattered, forming enclaves within other native states and British districts. History The predecessor of the two states, Kurundvad State, was founded in 1733 following a grant by the Maratha Peshwa to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jath State
Jath State, was one of the non-salute Maratha princely states of Deccan States Agency, one of the former Southern Maratha Jagirs. Jath State and Daphlapur State were the only two states belonging to the Bijapur Agency under the Bombay Presidency, which later became part of the Deccan States Agency. The state was founded in 1686 by the hereditary '' Patil'' (chief) of Daphlapur. Jath state (including Daphlapur) covered an area of , and had a population of 68,665 in 1901, while the population of Jath town itself was 5,414 in that year. The Raja was married to Princess Usharaje Gaekwad of Baroda who was the grand daughter of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad. History The Hindu ruling family of Jath State were Dafles of the Maratha Chavan clan, descendants of Lakhmajirao Yeldojirao Chavan, the Patil of Daphlapur. Lakhmajirao Yeldojirao Chavan entered the service of King Ali Adil Shah of Bijapur, and received a Desmukhi Watan of four Mahals in 1672. The Jagirs of Jath and Karaj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
