Patna (princely state)

This article is about the princely state in Odisha. For the city in Bihar, see Patna.
Patna State
ପଟନା
Princely State of British India
1191–1948 →

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Patna and Karond (Kalahandi) State in the Imperial Gazetteer of India
History
 • Established 1191
 • Accession to the Indian Union 1948
Area
 • 1892 6,503 km2 (2,511 sq mi)
Population
 • 1892 257,959 
Density 39.7 /km2  (102.7 /sq mi)
Indian Princely States K-W

Patna (Odia: ପଟନା; Hindi: पटना), or Patnagarh, was a princely state in the Central Provinces of India during the British Raj. It had its capital at Balangir (Bolangir). Its area was 6,503 km2 (2,511 sq mi).[1]

History

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 immediately accede to the newly independent Union of India, delaying accession until 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]

Rulers

The rulers of Patna princely state belonged to the Chauhan Rajput Dynasty[2] and were granted a hereditary salute of 9 guns by the British.[3]

Maharajas

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Patna (Princely State)". Retrieved 22 May 2010.
  2. ↑ Rajput provinces of India - Patna (Princely State)
  3. ↑ Patna Princely State (9 gun salute)

Coordinates: 20°43′N 83°29′E / 20.72°N 83.48°E / 20.72; 83.48

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