Sandur (princely state)
Sandur State ಸಂಡೂರು ಸಂಸ್ಥಾನ | |||||
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- | Established | 1713 | |||
- | Indian independence | 1949 | |||
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Sandur State (Kannada: ಸಂಡೂರು ಸಂಸ್ಥಾನ) was a princely state of India during the British Raj, part of the Madras States Agency. Its capital was the city of Sanduru.[1]
History
The state was founded around 1713 by Shrimant Sidalji Ghorpade (died 1715), a Maratha nobleman. In 1776 – 1790 its territory was annexed to the Mysore Kingdom. Between 27 Oct 1817 and 1 Jul 1818 Sandur was annexed to the Peshwa's Dominions. In 1801, Bellary district was transferred to British India, and the rajas of Sandur came under the political authority of the Madras Presidency. On 1 July 1818 Sandur formally became a British protectorate.[2]
The area of the state was 433 km2. (161 sq. mi.); its population in 1901 was 11,200. The ruler commanded an estimated annual revenue of Rs.3,500/-. The military sanatorium of Ramandurg is located in a range of hills on the western border of the district.
The Raja of Sandur merged his state with the union of India on April 1, 1949.
Sandur state was later incorporated into Bellary district, then part of the Madras Presidency. In 1953, Bellary District was transferred to Mysore State, which was later renamed Karnataka.
The instrument of accession to the Dominion of India was signed by Raja Yeshwantrao on 10th August 1947, thereby merging Sandur State with the Madras Presidency in 1949. After formation of states on linguistic basis, Sandur was transferred to the Mysore State in 1956. Raja Yeshwantrao continued playing an influential and active role in public life, till his death in 1996. He was succeeded by is son, Murarirao Raje Yeshwantrao Ghorpade as the nominal raja and head of the family, Also better known as "M Y Gorpade", he as a state Minister for Finance, Rural Development & Panchayats, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Member of Parliament the Indian Parliament (Lok Shabha).[3][4]
Flag
Rectangular 4x7, swallow-tailed, saffron in colour, with a white strip at the hoist. Near the hoist, in the centre - a golden sun in splendour of saffron rays having a "Ghoo" in centre with natural colouring, under a saffron "Chhatra" of having bistre spots.[3]
Royal Titles
Role | Royal Title |
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The Ruling Prince | Shrimant Maharaj Shri (personal name) (alias) (father's name) Ghorpade, Hindurao, Mamlukatmadar Senapati, Raja of Sandur |
The Consort of the Ruling Prince | Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Rani (personal name) Ghorpade, Rani Sahib of Sandur |
The Heir Apparent | Yuvraj Shrimant Shri (personal name) (alias) (father's name) Ghorpade, Yuvraj Sahib of Sandur |
The sons of the ruling prince | Rajkumar Shrimant (personal name) (alias) (father's name) Raje Sahib Ghorpade |
The unmarried daughters of the ruling prince | Rajkumari Shrimant (personal name) Raje Sahib Ghorpade |
The married daughters of the ruling prince | Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati (personal name) Raje (husband's family name) |
Rulers
Hindu Rao, Mamalikat Madar
- 1713 - 1731 Sidhoji Rao I (b. c.1683 - d. 1731)
- 1731 - 15 Mar 1776 Murar Rao (b. c.1699 - d. 1779)
- 1776 - 1790 annexed to Mahisur (Mysore)
- 1790 - 1796 Sidhoji Rao II (b. 1783 - d. 1796)
- 1796 - 27 Oct 1817 Shiva Rao II (1st time) (d. 1840)
- 27 Oct 1817 - 1 Jul 1818 annexed to the Peshwa's Dominions
- 1 Jul 1818 - 2 May 1840 Shiva Rao II (2nd time) (s.a.)
- 2 May 1840 - 1861 Venkata Rao II (d. 1861)
- 1861 - 1876 Shivasammukha Rao (b. 1847 - d. 1878)
- 1861 - 1863 .... -Regent
Rajas
- 1876 - 3 May 1878 Shivasammukha Rao (s.a.)
- 3 May 1878 - 3 Dec 1892 Ramachandra Vitthala Rao (b. 1850 - d. 1892)
- 3 Dec 1892 - 24 Jul 1927 Venkata Rao III (b. 1892 - d. 1927)
- 3 Dec 1892 - 19 Jul 1913 .... -Regent
- 24 Jul 1927 - 5 May 1928 interregnum
- 5 May 1928 - 15 Aug 1947 Yashwant Rao (b. 1908 - d. 1996)
- 5 May 1928 - 5 Feb 1930 .... -Regent
- Oct 1996 - 2011 (nominal ruler) Murarirao Raje Yeshwantrao Ghorpade (b.1931 - d.2011)
- 2011 (nominal ruler) Ajaisinh Murarao Ghorpade
See also
- Maratha
- Maratha Empire
- List of Maratha dynasties and states
- List of Indian princely states
References
- ↑ Great Britain India Office. The Imperial Gazetteer of India, Oxford, Clarendon Press 1908
- ↑ Princely States of India
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Buyers, Christopher (November 2014). "Sandur: The Ghorpade Dynasty". Royal Ark. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
- ↑ "Sandur (Princely State)". 5 February 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2015.