Polity Baria State (Princely State)

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Was a princely state of the British Raj in modern-day Gujarat, in India.

Establishment

  • January 1865: The rulers of Baria were titled "Maharawal" from 1864 onwards. They were granted a hereditary salute of 9 guns by the British.

Chronology

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1. Partition of India

Was the partition of British India in two independent entities: India (with a Hindu majority) and Pakistan (with a Muslim majority). This included the several princely states that were dependent on the British Colony.

  • January 1949: The State of Baria was merged into India and became part of Bombay state.

Disestablishment

  • January 1949: The State of Baria was merged into India and became part of Bombay state.