Polity Rajpipla State (Princely State)

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Was an Indian princely state located in the modern-day Indian State of Gujarat.

Establishment

  • January 1801: When the Marathas grew powerful in the 18th century, the Gaekwars of Baroda State exacted tribute from Rajpipla. The stranglehold of the Gaekwars was cast aside with the intervention of the British, and accession of the 33rd Gohil ruler Maharana Verisalji II on the gadi of Rajpipla.

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.

  • October 1948: Accession of Rajpipla State to India.

Disestablishment

  • October 1948: Accession of Rajpipla State to India.