Wadhwan State

Wadhwan State
Princely State of British India
1630–1948
Flag of Wadhwan
Flag
Coat of arms of Wadhwan
Coat of arms

Location of Wadhwan State in Saurashtra
CapitalWadhwan
Area 
• 1931
627 km2 (242 sq mi)
Population 
• 1931
42,602
History 
• Established
1630
• Accession to the Indian Union
1948
 Succeeded by
Saurashtra (state)

Wadhwan was a princely state during the British Raj ruled by Jhalas.[1]

The town of Wadhwan in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat was its capital. Its last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union on 15 February 1948.[2][3]

History

Wadhwan was founded as a state around 1630. It became a British protectorate in 1807. The rulers of the state bore the title "Thakur Sahib".[4][1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Archives, Royal (16 March 2022). "Wadhwan (Princely State)". Royal Archives. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  2. ^ Solomon, R. V.; Bond, J. W. (2006). Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 978-81-206-1965-4.
  3. ^ Rathore, Abhinay (1945). "Wadhwan (Princely State)". Rajput Provinces of India. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  4. ^ Department, India Foreign and Political (1909). Bombay presidency. Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, India.

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