Dharampur State

For other uses, see Dharampur.
Dharampur State
ધરમપુર રિયાસત
Princely State of British India
1262–1948 →
Flag Coat of arms
Bansda and Dharampur, 1896
History
 • Established 1262
 • Accession to the Union of India 1948
Area
 • 1892 1,823 km2 (704 sq mi)
Population
 • 1892 102,000 
Density 56 /km2  (144.9 /sq mi)
Rajput Provinces of India - Dharampur (Princely State)
Dharampur State in the Imperial Gazetteer of India
Standard Herald that had belonged to a descendant of the royal family of Dharampur State.

Dharampur State was a princely state in India during the time of the British Raj. Its last ruler acceded to the Union of India 10 June 1948.

Geography

Dharampur State had an area of 1,823 km2[1] and fell under the Surat Agency of the Bombay Presidency.[2] It was located in Dharampur city in Gujarat state, India.[1][2] Today Dharampur is a small, peaceful town with a royal heritage that has become a tourist destination. It is located on Waghai-Vansda Highway, with Waghai just 30km away. The town is on the banks of Swargavahini river at the foothills of the Sahyadri mountain range. Tourist sites include the Japanese Gardens, Laxminarayan Temple, Wilson Hills, Gujarat and the Lady Wilson Museum.[3]

History

Dharampur State was founded in 1262. Its capital was moved to Mandvegan in 1766 and was renamed Dharampur. On 31 Dec 1802 Dharampur became a British protectorate. The state was ruled by Rajputs belonging to the Sisodhyia dynasty. The rulers had the title Rana Maharana Sahib and were accorded a status of 9-gun salute by the British authorities.[4]

Rulers

References

  1. 1 2 Dharampur
  2. 1 2 Dharampur State
  3. ↑ GJ tourism
  4. ↑ States before 1947 A-J

External links

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

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