Dharampur state

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Princely flag of Dharampur.

Dharampur, was a princely state ruled by Sisodia Rajput rulers, which acceded to the Union of India June 10, 1948. It is now located in Dharampur city in Gujarat state, India.[1][2]

It had an area of 1,823 km2[1] and fell under Bombay Presidency and was given a status of 9-guns salute by British.[2]

Today, it is a small, peaceful town with royal heritage and a tourist destination. It is located on Waghai-Vansda Highway, with Waghai just 4 km away. The town is on the banks of Swargavahini river at the foothills of the Sahyadri mountain range. Among other, you can also visit the Japanese Gardens, Laxminarayan Temple, Wilson Hills, Gujarat and the Lady Wilson Museum.[3]

Rulers

[4] Rulers (title Rana Maharana Sahib) of the Sisodhyia dynasty

  • ... - Jan 1860 Ramdevji
  • 20 Jan 1860 - 17 Sep 1891 Narayandevji Ramdevji (b. ... - d. 1891)
  • 1891 - 26 Mar 1921 Mohandevji Narayandevji (b. 1863 - d. 1921)
  • 26 Mar 1921 - 15 Aug 1947 Vijaidevji Mohandevji (b. 1884 - d. 1952)

Coordinates: 20°32′13″N 73°10′05″E / 20.537°N 73.168°E / 20.537; 73.168

References

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