Baraundha

Summary

Baraundha (also known as Pathar Kachhar) was a princely state of colonial India, located in modern Satna district of Madhya Pradesh.[1] Although historically far larger, at the time of Indian independence in 1950, it was a saluted state of 9 guns.

Baraundha State
Pathar Kachhar
Princely State of British India
1169–1950
Coat of arms of Baraundha
Coat of arms

Baraundha State in the Imperial Gazetteer of India
Area 
• 1892
904 km2 (349 sq mi)
Population 
• 1892
17,283
History 
• Established
1169
1st jan 1950
Succeeded by
India
Princely States of India A-J

History edit

Maharaja Raghubar Dayal Singh entitled "His Highness" and salute of "9 Guns" in 1877 at imperial assemblage of British. [2]

Rulers edit

  • 1790 - 4 Jan 1827 Mohan Singh (d. 1827)
  • 1827 - 1867 Sarabjit Singh (d. 1867)
  • 1874 - 1885 Raghubar Dayal Singh (b. 1840 - d. 1885) ( Raja Bahadur from 1 Jan 1877)
  • 18 Aug 1886 - 8 Jul 1908 Maharaja Ram Pratap Singh (b. 1847 - d. 1908)

Rajas edit

  • 1908 - 1933 Gaya Prasad Singh (b. 1865 - d. 1933)
  • 1933 - 15 Aug 1947 Ram Pratap Singh last ruler of the state[3]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ David P. Henige (2004). Princely states of India: a guide to chronology and rulers. Orchid Press. p. 22. ISBN 978-974-524-049-0.
  2. ^ Soszynski, Henry. Baraundha. Genealogical Gleanings. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
  3. ^ "Indian Princely States before 1947 A-J". www.worldstatesmen.org. Retrieved 15 August 2019.

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