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'''Dhrol State''' was one of the 562 [[princely state]]s of [[British Raj|British India]]. It was a '''9 gun [[salute state]]''' belonging to the [[Kathiawar Agency]] of the [[Bombay Presidency]].<ref>[http://members.iinet.net.au/~royalty/ips/d/dhrol.html Dhrol State – Princely State (9 gun salute)]</ref>
'''Dhrol State''' was one of the 562 [[princely state]]s of [[British Raj|British India]]. It was a '''9 gun [[salute state]]''' belonging to the [[Kathiawar Agency]] of the [[Bombay Presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://members.iinet.net.au/~royalty/ips/d/dhrol.html |title=Dhrol State – Princely State (9 gun salute) |access-date=20 September 2014 |archive-date=28 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528155934/http://members.iinet.net.au/~royalty/ips/d/dhrol.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Its capital was in the town of [[Dhrol]], located in the historical [[Halar]] region of [[Kathiawar]].
Its capital was in the town of [[Dhrol]], located in the historical [[Halar]] region of [[Kathiawar]].


==History==
==History==
Dhrol State was founded in 1595 by Jam Hardholji, a brother of Jam Rawal, the founder of [[Nawanagar State]]. The royal family belonged to the senior-most branch of the [[Jadeja]] dynasty of [[Rajput]]s who are the descendants of [[Samma tribe]] of [[Sindh]] .<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V11_341.gif|title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 11, page 335 – Imperial Gazetteer of India – Digital South Asia Library|website=dsal.uchicago.edu|access-date=17 August 2019}}</ref>
Dhrol State was founded in 1595 by Jam Hardholji, a brother of Jam Rawal, the founder of [[Nawanagar State]]. The royal family belonged to the [[Jadeja]] clan of [[Rajput]]s who are the descendants of [[Samma tribe]] of [[Sindh]] .<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V11_341.gif|title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 11, page 335 – Imperial Gazetteer of India – Digital South Asia Library|website=dsal.uchicago.edu|access-date=17 August 2019}}</ref> The [[Khirasra state]] was an offshoot of Dhrol.<ref name="worldstatesmen">[http://www.worldstatesmen.org/India_princes_K-W.html Princely States of India]</ref><ref name="rajput">{{cite web |title=Khirasra: Princely State |url=http://www.indianrajputs.com/view/khirasra |website=Indian Rajputs |date=7 September 1918 |publisher=Indian Rajputs}}</ref>


Dhrol State became a [[British protectorate]] in 1807. The population of the state was decimated by the [[Indian famine of 1899–1900]], from 27,007 in 1891 it was reduced to 21,906 in the 1901 census. The last ruler of Dhrol State, Thakur Sahib Chandrasimhji Dipsinhji, signed the accession to the [[Dominion of India|Indian Union]] on 15 February 1948.{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}}
Dhrol State became a [[British protectorate]] in 1807. The population of the state was decimated by the [[Indian famine of 1899–1900]], from 27,007 in 1891 it was reduced to 21,906 in the 1901 census. The last ruler of Dhrol State, [[Thakur (title)|Thakur]] Sahib Chandrasinhji Dipsinhji, signed the accession to the [[Dominion of India|Indian Union]] on 15 February 1948.{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}}


==Rulers==
==Rulers==
The rulers of the state bore the title '[[Thakur (Indian title)|Thakur]] [[Sahib]]'. They had the right to a 9 [[gun salute]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.worldstatesmen.org/India_princes_A-J.html|title=Indian Princely States before 1947 A-J|website=www.worldstatesmen.org|access-date=17 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rulers.org/indstat1.html|title=Indian states before 1947 A-J|website=rulers.org|access-date=17 August 2019}}</ref>
The rulers of the state bore the title '[[Thakor (Indian title)|Thakore]] [[Saheb]]'. They had the right to a 9 [[gun salute]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.worldstatesmen.org/India_princes_A-J.html|title=Indian Princely States before 1947 A-J|website=www.worldstatesmen.org|access-date=17 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rulers.org/indstat1.html|title=Indian states before 1947 A-J|website=rulers.org|access-date=17 August 2019}}</ref>


=== Thakur Sahibs ===
=== Rulers ===
*1595 – .... Hardholji
*1595 – .... Hardholji
*.... – .... Jasoji Hardolji
*.... – .... Jasoji Hardolji
*.... – .... Bamanyanji Jasoji
*.... – .... Bamanyanji Jasoji
*.... – .... Hardholji Bamanyanji I
*.... – .... Hardholji Bamanyanji I
*.... – 1644 Modji Hardholji
*.... – 1644 Modji Hardholji
*1644 – 1706 Kaloji I Panchanji
*1644 – 1706 Kaloji I Panchanji
*1706 – 1712 Junhoji I Kaloji
*1706 – 1712 Junhoji I Kaloji
*1712 – 1715 Ketoji Junoji
*1712 – 1715 Ketoji Junoji
*1715 – 1716 Kaloji II Junoji (d. 1716)
*1715 – 1716 Kaloji II Junoji (d. 1716)
*1716 – 1760 Vaghji Junoji
*1716 – 1760 Vaghji Junoji
*1760 – 1781 Jaysimhji I Vaghji
*1760 – 1781 Jaysinhji I Vaghji
*1781 – 1789 Junoji II Jaysimhji
*1781 – 1789 Junoji II Jaysinhji
*1789 – .... Nathoji Junoji
*1789 – .... Nathoji Junoji
*.... – 1803 Modji Nathoji
*.... – 1803 Modji Nathoji
*1803 – 1844 Bhuptasimhji Modji
*1803 – 1844 Bhuptasinhji Modji
*1845 – 1886 Jaysimhji II Bhuptasimhji (b. 1824 – d. 1886)
*1845 – 1886 Jaysinhji II Bhuptasinhji (b. 1824 – d. 1886)
*26 Oct 1886&nbsp;– 31 July 1914 Harisimhji Jaisimhji (b. 1846 – d. 19..)
*26 Oct 1886&nbsp;– 31 July 1914 [[Harisinhji Jaisinhji]] (b. 1846 – d. 1914)
* 2 September 1914&nbsp;– 31 August 1937 Daulatsimhji Harisimhji (b. 1864 – d. 1937)
* 2 September 1914&nbsp;– 31 August 1937 Dolatsinhji Harisinhji (b. 1864 – d. 1937)
*31 Aug 1937 – 1939 Jorawarsimhji Dipsinhji (b. 1910 – d. 1939)
*31 Aug 1937 – 1939 Jorawarsinhji Dipsinhji (b. 1910 – d. 1939)
*10 Oct 1939&nbsp;– 15 August 1947 Chandrasinhji Dipsinhji (b. 1912 – d. ....)
*10 Oct 1939&nbsp;– 15 August 1947 Chandrasinhji Dipsinhji (b. 1912 – d. ....)


==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 17:50, 17 November 2024

The State of Dhrol
ધ્રોલ રિયાસત
Princely State of British India
1595–1948
Flag of Dhrol
Flag
Coat of arms of Dhrol
Coat of arms

Location of Dhrol State in Saurashtra
CapitalDhrol
Area 
• 1901
732 km2 (283 sq mi)
Population 
• 1901
21,906
History 
• Established
1595
15 February 1948
Preceded by		 Succeeded by
Nawanagar State
India
Today part ofSaurashtra, India

Dhrol State was one of the 562 princely states of British India. It was a 9 gun salute state belonging to the Kathiawar Agency of the Bombay Presidency.[1] Its capital was in the town of Dhrol, located in the historical Halar region of Kathiawar.

History

[edit]

Dhrol State was founded in 1595 by Jam Hardholji, a brother of Jam Rawal, the founder of Nawanagar State. The royal family belonged to the Jadeja clan of Rajputs who are the descendants of Samma tribe of Sindh .[2] The Khirasra state was an offshoot of Dhrol.[3][4]

Dhrol State became a British protectorate in 1807. The population of the state was decimated by the Indian famine of 1899–1900, from 27,007 in 1891 it was reduced to 21,906 in the 1901 census. The last ruler of Dhrol State, Thakur Sahib Chandrasinhji Dipsinhji, signed the accession to the Indian Union on 15 February 1948.[citation needed]

Rulers

[edit]

The rulers of the state bore the title 'Thakore Saheb'. They had the right to a 9 gun salute.[5][6]

Rulers

[edit]
  • 1595 – .... Hardholji
  • .... – .... Jasoji Hardolji
  • .... – .... Bamanyanji Jasoji
  • .... – .... Hardholji Bamanyanji I
  • .... – 1644 Modji Hardholji
  • 1644 – 1706 Kaloji I Panchanji
  • 1706 – 1712 Junhoji I Kaloji
  • 1712 – 1715 Ketoji Junoji
  • 1715 – 1716 Kaloji II Junoji (d. 1716)
  • 1716 – 1760 Vaghji Junoji
  • 1760 – 1781 Jaysinhji I Vaghji
  • 1781 – 1789 Junoji II Jaysinhji
  • 1789 – .... Nathoji Junoji
  • .... – 1803 Modji Nathoji
  • 1803 – 1844 Bhuptasinhji Modji
  • 1845 – 1886 Jaysinhji II Bhuptasinhji (b. 1824 – d. 1886)
  • 26 Oct 1886 – 31 July 1914 Harisinhji Jaisinhji (b. 1846 – d. 1914)
  • 2 September 1914 – 31 August 1937 Dolatsinhji Harisinhji (b. 1864 – d. 1937)
  • 31 Aug 1937 – 1939 Jorawarsinhji Dipsinhji (b. 1910 – d. 1939)
  • 10 Oct 1939 – 15 August 1947 Chandrasinhji Dipsinhji (b. 1912 – d. ....)

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Dhrol State – Princely State (9 gun salute)". Archived from the original on 28 May 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 11, page 335 – Imperial Gazetteer of India – Digital South Asia Library". dsal.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  3. ^ Princely States of India
  4. ^ "Khirasra: Princely State". Indian Rajputs. Indian Rajputs. 7 September 1918.
  5. ^ "Indian Princely States before 1947 A-J". www.worldstatesmen.org. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  6. ^ "Indian states before 1947 A-J". rulers.org. Retrieved 17 August 2019.

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