Mohammadgarh State, also spelt as 'Muhammadgarh', was a former princely state in

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, under the

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during the

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. It was situated in the

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. The state had an area of , and a population of 2,944 (as of 1901). Its headquarters were at Mohammadgarh town.

History

Mohammadgarh state was established in 1842 with parts of

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and Kurwai states, when Ahsanullah Khan, the

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divided his state between two sons, Bakaulla and Muhammad Khan. The latter became acknowledged as founder of the town of Muhammadgarh was founded by Muhammed Khan and named by his name, and state of Muhammadgarh. The rulers of Mohammadgarh refused to accept the overlordship of

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, retaining their independence. The Nawab of Mohammadgarh was one of the original constituents of the

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, an institution established in 1920. Mohammadgarh state would remain a

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until 1947, when its last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union. Although the rulers of this native state belonged to a Muslim

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dynasty, over 80% of the population of Muhammadgarh State followed the Hindu religion. On 15 June 1948 the state became part of

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, until all the princely states were abolished. Then the state's territory was integrated in

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Rulers

The rulers of the Royal House of Mohammadgarh bore title of ''

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Nawabs

*1842 – 1896 Nawab Hafiz Quli Khan *1896 – 1910 Nawab Hatim Quli Khan *1910 – 1942 Nawab Siddiq Quli Khan *1942 – 1948 Nawab Muhammad Sabir Quli Khan

References

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History

Rulers

Nawabs

See also

References