Patna (princely state)

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Patna, or Patnagarh, was a princely state in India, with its capital at Balangir (also spelt Bolangir). Its area was 6,503 km2 (2,511 sq mi).[1] Until 1947, it was not part of British India but was subject to the suzerainty of the British crown, under the Orissa States Agency.

In 1947, at the time of the Indian independence, Patna's ruler did not accede to the newly independent Union of India. However, he acceded to India in 1948. The present day Balangir district is almost coterminous with the boundaries of the former state.

The last ruler of Patna, Rajendra Narayan Singh Deo, built a new career as an elected politician and served as Chief Minister of Orissa from 8 March 1967 to 9 January 1971.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Patna (Princely State)". Retrieved 22 May 2010. 


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