Samthar State
Princely state of British India
1735–1950
Coat of arms of Samthar
Coat of arms
Area 
• 1901
461 km2 (178 sq mi)
Population 
• 1901
33,472
History
History 
• Established
1735
1950
Preceded by		 Succeeded by
Maratha Empire
India

Samthar State was a princely state established in 1735 by Ranjit Singh in India during the British Raj.[1] The state was administered as part of the Bundelkhand Agency of Central India. The state was ruled by Khatana clan of Hindu Gurjars and was entitled to a 11 gun salute.[2][3] Its capital, known then as Samshergarh, is located in a level plain in the Bundelkhand region crossed by the Pahuj and the Betwa Rivers.

History

The Samthar state of the Khatana Gurjar dynasty dates back to the 18th century. Established in 1735 by Ranjit Singh l also known as Indrajit in India during the British Raj, Samthar was one of the chiefdoms under the ruler of Datia State, Indrajit. Naune Shah Gurjar, a prominent figure in the region, was among the chiefs who pledged their allegiance to Indrajit, and his son, Madan Singh, was awarded the title Rajdhar and the governorship of Samthar fort by Indrajit. [4]

Madan Singh's son, Devi, was later given a Jagir of five villages, a testament to their loyalty and service to the Datia State. However, it was Devi's son, Ranjit Singh, who truly left a mark in the annals of Indian history. In 1760, during the troubled times of the Maratha invasion, Ranjit Singh proclaimed his state's independence and was acknowledged as a Raja by the Marathas.[4] In 1817 Samthar was recognized as a state by the British [5].They received a sanad of adoption in 1862. In 1884 the state had to cede some territories for the construction of the This was a significant milestone in the history of Samthar state, as it marked the beginning of a new era of growth and development. [6]

Over time, Samthar state of the Khatana Gurjar clan continued to thrive, and it was recognized as a state by the British. This recognition not only solidified their status but also provided them with the necessary resources and support needed to further develop their state.[7] The Samthar state of Khatana Gurjar stands as a proud testament to the resilience and perseverance of its people, who have fought tirelessly to preserve their rich cultural heritage. Their story is a reminder of the importance of unity and determination in the face of adversity, and their legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.[8]

Rulers

The ruling dynasty were Gurjars of the Khatana clan and had the right to an 11 gun salute.[7][9]

The list of Gurjar rulers of Samthar state is following as.[10]

Other

References

  1. ^ Memoranda On The Indian States 1939 (Page_82). India: Published by the Manager of Publications, Delhi. 1939. p. 82.((cite book)): CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. ^ Memoranda On The Indian States 1939 (Page_81 & 82). India: Published by the Manager of Publications, Delhi. 1939. p. 82.((cite book)): CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ^ Reed, Sir Stanley (1938). Indian and Pakistan Year Book and Who's who. Bennett, Coleman.
  4. ^ a b "Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 22, page 24 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library". dsal.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  5. ^ Sir Roper Lethbridge (2005). The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated of the Indian Empire. Aakar Books. pp. 475–. ISBN 978-81-87879-54-1.
  6. ^ Memoranda on Native States in India, Together with a List of Independent Ruling Chiefs, Chiefs of Frontier States, and Other Notables with Their Proper Forms of Address (Page_55). Superintendent Government Print., India. 1911. p. 55.((cite book)): CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  7. ^ a b Rahi, Javaid (2012). The Gujjars Vol: 01 and 02 Edited by Dr. Javaid Rahi (Page_594) (Volumes (1 and 2) ed.). Jammu and Kashmir Acacademy of Art, Culture , Languages , Jammu. p. 594.
  8. ^ Lethbridge, Sir Roper (2005). The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated of the Indian Empire (Page 475). Aakar Books. p. 475. ISBN 978-81-87879-54-1.
  9. ^ Sir Stanley, Reed (1938). Indian and Pakistan Year Book and Who's who (Page_1166). Bennett, Coleman. p. 1166.((cite book)): CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  10. ^ Memoranda on the Indian States, 1940 (corrected Up to the 1st January 1940). (Page_82). Manager of Publications. 1940. p. 82.((cite book)): CS1 maint: date and year (link)

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