Bonai

Bonai State
ବଣାଇ
Princely State of British India
12th century–1948 →
Bonai State in the Imperial Gazetteer of India
History
 • Established 12th century
 • Accession to the Union of India 1948
Area
 • 1892 8,907 km2 (3,439 sq mi)
Population
 • 1892 24,026 
Density 2.7 /km2  (7 /sq mi)
Rajput Provinces of India - Bonai (Princely State)

Bonai State (Odia: ବଣାଇ), was a princely state during the British Raj in what is today India. It was one of the Chota Nagpur States and had its capital at Bonaigarh,[1] located in the present-day Sundergarh district of Odisha. It had an area of 8,907 square kilometres (3,439 sq mi) and a population of 24,026 in 1892.

History

A legend states that Bonai was founded in the 12th century by one of four brothers belonging to the Kachwaha Rajput dynasty of Jaipur who were on a pilgrimage to Puri, another brother became the ruler of Talcher State and two others were killed.[2]

The rulers of Bonai were Rathore Rajputs, related to the dynasties ruling in the states of Seraikela, Kharsawan and Rairakhol. On 15 April 1948 Bonai's last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union.[3]

Rulers

Bonai State's rulers bore the title of 'Raja'.[4]

Rajas

See also

References

  1. ↑ Malleson, G. B.: An historical sketch of the native states of India, London 1875, Reprint Delhi 1984
  2. ↑ Rajput Provinces of India - Talcher (Princely State)
  3. ↑ Bonai Princely State
  4. ↑ Princely States of India A-J

Coordinates: 21°45′N 84°58′E / 21.75°N 84.97°E / 21.75; 84.97

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