Limbdi State was a princely state and was entitled to a 9-gun salute during the British Raj. It was ruled at that time by members of the Jhala dynasty.[1] It belonged to Kathiawar Agency. After India's independence from British colonial rule in 1947, Limbdi was integrated into the Indian Union with other princely states.
Limbdi State લીંબડી રિયાસત | |||||||
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Princely State of British India | |||||||
c. 1500–1947 | |||||||
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Location of Limbdi State in Saurashtra | |||||||
Area | |||||||
• 1931 | 632 km2 (244 sq mi) | ||||||
Population | |||||||
• 1931 | 40,688 | ||||||
History | |||||||
• Established | c. 1500 | ||||||
1947 | |||||||
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During local princely states existence in Kathiyawad, there were approximately 222 small & medium princely states. During that era, Limbdi was also a princely state. During the time span from 1768 to 1948, many rulers had taken charge of Limbdi starting from Harisinhji, Bhojrajji, Harbhamji, Fatesinhji, Jashwantsinhji, Jatashankar.[citation needed]
The rulers of Limbdi had the title of Thakur Sahib.[citation needed] They also held the title of Maharana, which was rarely used.
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