A Princely state was a entity of British India that was not directly governed by British, but rather by an Indian ruler under a form of indirect rule. There were 565 princely states in India at the time of Independence in 1947.
ALWAR
This state was located in Rajaputana in northwestern India. This state was founded by a Rajaput chieftain of Naruka clan in 1722. Alwar State, having allied itself with East India Company interests in their struggles against the Marathas early in the 19th century, continued to maintain a good relationship with the British right up to Indian Independence in 1947. In May 1949, Alwar was merged into Rajasthan.
| Metal | Copper |
| Mint | Rajgarh |
| Value | Takka |
| Weight | 18 Grams |
| Type | Hammered Coin |
| Obverse | Inscription "Muhammad Akbar II" |
| Reference | Krause KM #15 |
ARCOT
Nawabs of the Carnatic (also referred to as the Nawabs of Arcot), ruled the Carnatic region of South India between about 1690 and 1801. They initially had their capital at Arcot. Their rule is an important period in the history of Tamil Nadu, in which the Mughal Empire gave way to the rising influence of the Maratha Empire, and later the emergence of the British Raj.
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| ARCOT STATE FLAG |
| Metal | Copper |
| Year | 1751-95 (AH 1165-1209) |
| Value | 1/4 Anna |
| Type | Hammered Coin |
| Ruler | Muhammad Ali |
| Obverse | "Wala" or "Wala Jah" |
| Mint | Arcat |
| Reference | Krause KM #8 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 2.13 Grams |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 1.43 Grams |
| Obverse | Flower |
| Reverse | Persian legends |
| Metal | Copper |
| Metal | Copper |
| Obverse | Deities |
| Reverse | Persian legends "WALA JAH" |
BAHAWALPUR
Bahawalpur was a princely state of the Punjab in what is now Pakistan, stretching along the southern bank of the Sutlej and Indus Rivers. It became part of Pakistan in 1947 and is divided into three districts: Bahawalpur, Rahimyar Khan and Bahawalnagar. The state was founded in 1690 by Bahadur Khan II. Nawab Mohammad Bahawal Khan III signed the state's first treaty with the British on 22 February 1833, guaranteeing the independence of the Nawab. The state acceded to Pakistan on 07 October 1947 and was merged into the province of West Pakistan on 14 October 1955.
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| Bahawalpur State Flag |
Sadiq Mohammed Khan V.
Born at Derawar on 29 September 1904, the only son and heir of Haji Nawab Muhammad Khan Abbasi V, Nawab of the state of Bahawalpur. When only two and a half, his father fell ill and died while at sea off the Aden coast, on 15 February 1907, leaving Sadeq as ruler of Bahawalpur. At the age of 15, Sadeq fought in the Third Afghan War in 1919, was knighted in 1922 when he reached his majority and was invested with the throne two years later by Lord Reading. Sir Sadeq continued his military career in the British Indian Army, which he had begun as a Lieutenant in 1921 ; by 1932 he was a Major, by 1941 a Lieutenant-Colonel, commanding troops in the Middle East during the Second World War. Since 1933, he had also been a Member of the Chamber of Princes, and since 1940, a member of the Indian Defense Council. Promoted to Major-General in 1946, the following year, on 15 August 1947, Sir Sadeq was promoted to the title of Amir of Bahawalpur. He acceded to the Dominion of Pakistan a month later. In 1953, Sir Sadeq represented Pakistan at the installation of Faisal II of Iraq and at the coronation of Elizabeth II. Two years later, Sir Sadeq was promoted to General in the Pakistani Army, and the same year, he merged his state into West Pakistan while continuing to hold ruling powers. He died in London on 24 May 1966, aged 61, following a reign of 59 years, and was succeeded by his eldest son, Haji Muhammad Abbas Khan Abbasi Bahadur
Metal : Copper
Year : 1940 (AH 1359)
Value : Half Pice
Ruler : Sadiq Mohammed Khan
Type : Milled Coin
Obverse : Bust of Muhammad Bahawal Khan V left
Reverse : Toughra
Mint : Bahawalpur
Reference : Krause Y #12
Metal : Copper
Year : 1940 (AH 1359)
Value : One Quarter Anna
Ruler : Sadiq Mohammed Khan
Type : Milled Coin
Obverse : Bust of Muhammad Bahawal Khan V left
Reverse : Toughra
Mint : Bahawalpur
Reference : Krause Y #13
BANSWARA
Banswara state is part of current Rajastan state of India. This state was formed by Maharwal Jagmal Singh in year 1527. The name "Banswara" was derived from Bans or Bamboo forests located in that area.This state was ruled by Maharwals as princely state during early 19th century.
Value : Paisa
Year : 1870
Obverse : 'Samba', in large circle and legenda outside.
Reverse : 'Samba' in large circle
Weight : 10.5 Grams
Reference : Krause KM #7
BARODA
Baroda is part of current Gujarat State of India. It was ruled by Gaekwad dynasty from its formation in 1721 until 1949. At the time of independence it was entitled to a 21 gun Salute. Baroda name was derived from sanskrit word "Vatodara" means heart of Banyan tree.
Metal : Copper
Value : 1 Paisa |
| BARODA STATE FLAG |
Year :1859 ( AH 1276)
Type : Hammered coin
Ruler : Khande Rao (Akbar II)
Obverse : "Commander of the Sovereign Band"
Reverse: Nagari legends "Kha Ga"
Weight : 7 Grams
Reference : Krause Y #7.7
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| SAYAJIRAO GAIKWAD III |
Years : 1884 ( 1941)
Value : One Paisa
Obverse : "Sarkar" in Devanagari, hoof and scimitar all within headed circle.
"Shri Sayajirao M Gaekwad Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur" in Circle
Reverse : "Savat Ek Paisa"
Weight : 8 grams
Diameter : 25 mm
Reference : Krause #Y 31.2
BHARATHPUR
This state located in Rajaputana of northwest India. This was founded by Balchand, a Jat chieftain who took advantage of Mughal confusion after the death of Aurangzeb.
Value : Takka
Weight : 18 Grams
Obverse : Shah Alam (II)
Year : AH 1215-50
Reference : Krause KM #11
BHOPAL
The Bhopal Princely state existed from the year 1818 to 1947. After India achieved independence
the territory attained the statuses of autonomous country till 1949. It was leading Muslim state. The territory was bounded by Sironj district of Tonk, Bhilsa and Isagarh districts of Gwalior.
The initial capital of Bhopal was at Islamnagar, which was later moved to the Bhopal city. The state was established by Dost Mohammad Khan, a Mughal soldier. In 1818 it came under the protection of British India. Bhopal state was honored a one of the "Salute States of India" with a gun salute of 19 guns.
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| BHOPAL STATE FLAG |
Ruler : Unknown
BIKANER
Bikaner state is part of modern Rajastan state of India. This princely state was formed by Rajaputs. Earlier this region was known by name Jangladesh. In 1465 Rajaput king Rao Bika created his own state in Bikaner.In 1947 this state was included in Rajastan state under India government.
Ruler : Ratan Singh
Year : 1828 - 1851 (AH 1244 - 1268)
Value : Takka
Reference : KM #23
Ruler : Ratan Sigh
Value : Takka
Weight : 16 Grams
Reference : KM #23
Ruler : Unknown
Year : 1895
Value : Quarter Anna
Obverse: Surrounded by legends "BIKANIR STATE", and inside "ONE QUARTER ANNA INDIA 1895"
Reverse: Bust Of Victoria Left
Reference : Krause KM #71
BUNDI
The Princely state of Bundi was one of the 17 Gun Salute states of India during the rule of British Empire in India. It was incorporated as a part of the Rajaputana Agency and Eastern States Agency. The state was established By Rao Deva in 1343.
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| BUNDI STATE FLAG |
Year : 1898 (VS 1955)
Ruler : Ram Sing
Obverse : VIC/TORIA/QUEEN 1898
Reference : Krause Y #3
CAMBAY
Khambhat formerly known as Cambay is a city in Anand District of Gujarat. It was trading center earlier and celebrated for its manufactures of silk, chintz and gold stufs.
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| CAMBAY STATE FLAG |
Ruler : Jafar Ali Khan
Years : 1905 - 1913
Value : 1 Paisa
Obverse : Persian Inscription Bahadur Ali Jafar Khan 1315 Mubarak Sikka
Diameter : 17.5 mm
Reference : Krause Y#6
GWALIOR
Gwalior princely state was ruled by Sindhia Dynasty from year 1761 to 1948. The state was founded by Ranoji Sindhia. Under Mahadji Sindhia (1761–1794) Gwalior State became a leading power in northern India, and dominated the affairs of the confederacy. The Anglo-Maratha Wars brought Gwalior State under British suzerainty, so that it became a princely state of the British Indian Empire.
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| GWALIOR STATE FLAG |
Value : Paisa
Year : 1794 - 1827
Ruler : Daulat Rao
Type : Hammered Coin
Obverse : Shah Alam II
Weight : 13.05 Grams
Reference : Krause KM # 131.2
Jayaji Rao (1843 - 1886)
Year : VS1926
Value : Paisa
Obverse : Sprays, Trishul
Reverse : Trident left, spear right, "Ji" for Jayaji (Date on both sides)
Weight : 6 grams
Reference : Krause KM #143.2
Madho Rao Scindia (1886-1925)
Madho Rao Scindia(20-10-1876 to 5-6-1925), He was the 5th Maharaja of Gwalior Scindia king family. He acceded to the throne in 1886 and ruled to his death in 1925. He was noted by the British Government as a progressive ruler of a Princely State. He was twice married, but had only issue by his second marriage in 1913, one son and one daughter, to whom King George V and Queen Mary stood sponsors. The Maharaja received a number of honors and decorations from the United Kingdom and other Indian States. He was appointed Honorary Aide-de-camp to King Edward VII in 1901, in recognition of his support during the Boxer Rebellion in China
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| MADHO RAO SCINDIA |
Year : 1953-58 (1896-1901)
Value : 1/4 Anna
Ruler : Madho Rao
Obverse : Royal logo of Gwalior; Stylized cobra crossed spear and trident "Shree MadhoRao Shinde Alija Bahadur" in Devanagari.
Reverse : "Gwalior Pav Annasamvat 1956" (1899 AD)
Weight : 7.4 grams
Diameter : 22 mm
Reference : Kruase KM #169
Year : 1970 (1913)
Value : 1/4 Anna
Ruler : Madho Rao
Weight : 6.6 grams
Diameter : 22 mm
Year : 1970-1974 ( 1913-1917)
Value : 1/4 Anna
Ruler : Madho Rao
Weight : 5.1 grams
Diameter : 22 mm
Ruler : Madho Rao
Maharaja Jivajirao Scindia
Maharaja Jivajirao Scindia (26 June 1916 – 16 July 1961) of the Scindia king family was the last reigning Maharaja of Gwalior State in central India, and the Rajapramukh (appointed governor) of the erstwhile Madhya Bharat state of independent India.Jivajirao became Maharaja on 5 June 1925, succeeding his father Madho Rao Scindia upon his death. On February 21, 1941, he married Lekha Divyeshwari Devi, afterwards known as Vijayaraje Scindia, who was descended from the powerful Rana family of Nepal.
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| JIVAJIRAO SCINDIA |
Year : 1986 - 1999 (1929 - 1942)
Value : 1/4 Anna
Ruler : Jivaji Rao
Weight : 3.15 grams
Diameter : 22.7 mm
Year : 1986
Value : 1/4 Anna
Ruler : Jivaji Rao
Weight : 5 grams
Diameter : 22 mm
Year : 1999 (1942)
Value: 1/2 anna
Ruler : Jivaji Rao
Obverse : Bust of jivaji Rao left "Shri Jivaji Rao Shinde Alijah Bahadur Gwalior" in Nagari
Reverse : "Adha Aana Samat 1999" in Nagari
Weight : 3 grams
Diameter : 18 mm
Year : VS1926
Value : 1/2 Paisa
Obverse : Trishul
Reverse : Flywhisk and "Ji" for Jayaji
Weight : 3 grams
HYDERABAD
The Hyderabad state was located in the south-central region of the India and was ruled from 1724 to 1948 by hereditary Nizam. The capital city was Hyderabad. The region became part of the Mughal Empire in the 1680s. When the empire began to weaken in the 18th century, a Mughal official, Asif Jah, defeated a rival Mughal governor's attempt to seize control of the empire's southern provinces, declaring himself Nizam-al-Mulk of Hyderabad in 1724.
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| HYDERABAD STATE FLAG |
Value : 1/2 Paisa
Ruler : Mir Mahabub Ali Khan II
Shape : Rectangular/Irregular
Obverse : Persian legends
Reference : Krause Y #12
Mir Usman Ali Khan (Time: 1886 – 1967)
He was the last nizam of Hyderabad. He
ruled hyderabad between 1911 to 1948.
During his days as Nizam, he was reputed to be the
richest man in the world, having a fortune estimated at US$2 billion
in the early 1940s ($33.2 billion in today dollars) or 2 per
cent of the US economy then. At that time the treasury of the newly
independent Union government of India reported annual revenue of US$1
billion only. He was featured on the cover of TIME magazine,
portrayed as such. The Nizam is widely believed to have remained as
the richest man in South Asia until his death in 1967, though his
fortunes fell to US$1 billion by then and became a subject of
multiple legal disputes between bitterly fighting rival descendants.
On February 22, 1937, Time magazine called the Nizam the richest man
in the world.
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| MIR USMAN ALI KHAN |
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| Hyderabad 2 Pai - Mir Usman Ali khan 1348 |
Year : 1912 - 1930
Value : 2 Pai
Ruler : Mir Usman Ali Khan
Obverse : Full Ain in toughra Date in lowest section of scroll
Lettering 1348
Reverse : Two Pai Hyderabad
Weight : 3.9 grams
Diameter : 20.5 mm
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| Hyderabad 1 Anna - Mir Usman Ali Khan - 1356 |
Year : 1356 - 1361 (1937 - 1942)
Value : 1 Anna
Ruler : Mir Usman Ali Khan
Obverse : Toughra 1 Anna in 3 languages
Date on bottom right corner
Reverse : Denomination
Weight : 3.7 Grams
Diameter : 21.7 mm
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| Hyderabad 1 Anna - Mir Usman Ali Khan - 1347 |
Year : 1338 - 1354 (1920 - 1935)
Value : 1 Anna
Ruler : Mir Usman Ali Khan
Obverse : Toughra 1 Anna in 4 languages
Reverse : Denomination
Weight : 3.6 Grams
Diameter : 21.2 mm
Year : 1361-68 (1942-49)
Value : 1 Anna
Ruler : Mir Usman Ali Khan
Obverse : Toughra 1 Anna in 4 languages
Reverse : Denomination
Weight : 3.7 Grams
Diameter : 18.5 mm
Year : 1362-68 (1943-49)
Value : 2 Pai
Ruler : Mir Usman Ali Khan
Weight : 1.1 Grams
Diameter : 16 mm
Year : 1338 - 1354 (1920 - 1935)
Value : 1 Anna
Ruler : Mir Usman Ali Khan
Obverse : Toughra 1 Anna in 4 languages
Reverse : Denomination
Weight : 3.6 Grams
Diameter : 21.2 mm
Year : 1362 (1943)
Value : 2 Anna
Ruler : Mir Usman Ali Khan
Obverse : Charminar
Reverse : Denomination within circle.
Weight : 1.397 Grams
Diameter : 15 mm
INDORE
Value : 1/2 Anna
Type : Hammered Coin
Obverse : Bull Sitting to left
Reverse: Value and Year
Weight : 16.39 grams
Value : 1/2 Anna
Obverse : Bull Sitting to left
Reverse: Value and Year
Value : 1/4 Anna
Year : 1943
Mint : Indore
Obverse : Bull Sitting to left and nagari legends around
Reverse: Indore with Value and Year
Weight : 6.5 Grams
Reference : Krause KM #33.3
JAIPUR
The region located in northeast India. The princely state of Jaipur originated in the 12th century. The city of jaipur was founded about 1728 by Maharaja Jai Singh II. In year 1818 this region came under British control.
Year : 1943
Mint : Sawal Jaipur
Value : 1 Anna
Obverse : Jhar
Reverse : Denomination 1
Weight : 5.17 Grams
Reference : Krause KM #185
Year : 1944
Mint : Sawai Jaipur
Value : 1 Anna
Obverse : Bust of Man Singh II to Right
Reverse : Jhar
Reference : Krause KM #188
Value : Paisa
Mint : Sawai Jaipur
Ruler : Ram Singh
Year : 1871-80
Obverse : Inscription "Victoria"
Reverse : Inscription "Ramsingh"
Weight : 6.2 Grams
Reference : KM #105
Value : Paisa
Mint : Sawai Jaipur
Ruler : Ram Singh
Year : 1871-80
Obverse : Inscription "Victoria"
Reverse : Inscription "Ramsingh"
Weight : 6.2 Grams
Reference : KM #105
JHALWAR
Jhalwar princely state was ruled by Jhala dynasty it is a part of modern Rajastan state of india.This state was
founded by Jhala Zalim Singh was diwan of Kota state. In 1838 British rulers separated Jhalwar state from Kota state. Jhalwar princel state was ruled by following kings ..
Madan Singh : 1838-45Pirthi Sigh : 1845-75
Zalim Singh : 1875-97
Bhawani Singh : 1897-1929
Rajendra Singh : 1929-43
Harish Chandra : 1943-47
Value : Paisa
Ruler : Madan Singh
JOARA
This state was founded by Abdul Ghafur Muhammad Khan. This state was confirmed by British Government in 1818. Jaora state was divided into four tehsils, Jaora, Barauda, Tal, and Barkhera. The chief crops were millets, cotton, maize and opium.
Type : Hammered coin
Year : Unknown
Ruler : Uknown
Weight : 12.6 grams
Year : 1894
JODHPUR
Jodhpur or Marwar, located in northwest India, was the largest Princely State in the Rajputana Agency. The city of Jodhpur was built by Rao Jodha in 1459. He claimed to be a descendent of Lord Rama. Rao Jodha got the Mehrangarh fort built, around this fort grew the city of Jodhpur. In 1561 Akbar invaded Jodhpur forcing its submission. In 1679 Aurangzeb sacked the city. This forged a new unity amoung Rajput Royal House to get out from Mughal supremacy. In 1818 Jodhpur came under British protection and control and after Indian Union the state was merged into Rajasthan. State head were eligible for 17 Gun Salute. Area of Jodhpur is 35,066 square miles. One of the greatest palaces to be any where in the world in the 20th century the Umaid Bhawan Palace is now a hotel and part of it is still retained by the royal family.
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| JODHPUR STATE FLAG |
Metal : Copper
Year : AD 1895 – 1911
Value : 1/4 Anna
Ruler : Maharaja Sardar Singh
Value : 1/4 Anna
Ruler : Maharaja Sardar Singh
Obverse
: Maharaja Hukum / ma/ Edward/ Hindostan/ Hukmaran Inglistan wa
Reverse
: 1906/sana / pao anna / sardar singh / maharaja sri / Zarb/ Jodhpur
Weight : 10.25 gramsDiameter : 20 mm
Mint : The Nagari M on the obverse represents Daroga Mark.
Reference :Kruase KM # 91.1, #91.2
Value : 1/4 Anna
Year : 1918-35
Ruler : Umaid Singh
Obverse : Persian "6" below Daorga's mark
Reverse : Umaid Singh
Mint : Jodhpur
Weight : 2.6 Grams
Reference : KM #145
Year : 1911-18
Value : 1/4 Anna
Ruler : Sumar Singh (George V)
Reference : KM #110
JUNAGADH
Princely state of Junagadh was under the administrative control of baroda agency. The junagadh state was bordered by Porbandar, nawanagar in the north and bhavanagar in the east. The state was founded by Muhammad Bahadur bhanji I in year 1748. The rulers of Junagadh belonged to Babi dynasty. The state came under the protection of British East india company in year 1807. In 1818 it was came under British india rule. The princely state of Junagadh was honoured as one of the salute state of india with local gun salute of 13 guns.
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| JUNAGADH STATE FLAG |
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| RASUL MUHAMMAD KHAN |
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| Junagadh 1 Dokdo - 1907(1964) |
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| Junagadh 1 Dokdo - 1908(1965) |
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| Junagadh 1 Dokdo 1909(1966) |
Year : 1964 (1907), 1965 and 1966
Value : 1 Dokdo
Ruler : Rasul Muhammad Khan
Obverse : Perso Arabic Ek Paisa Junagadh Riyaasat
Reverse : Date 1966 (Nepali Calender)
Weight : 3.9 grams
Diameter : 20 mm
Reference : Krause KM #45.1
Obverse : Inscription Muhammad Akbar II
Year : AH 1270-75(AD 1910-15)
Weight ; 4.6 Grams
Reference : KM #23
Kutch District is a district of gujarat state in western India. Its is largest district of India. Kutch literally means something which becomes wet and dry. In 1815 Kutch became a British protectorate, whose local ruler acknowledged British sovereignty in return for local autonomy. Bhuj was the capital of princely state Kutch.
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| KUTCH STATE FLAG |
Pragmalji II
Pragmalji II was the Maharao of the princely state of Kutch. He ruled over the territory from the year 1860 to 1875, when he died. He was born in the year 1839 to father Rao Deshalji II and belonged to the Jadeja dynasty of Rajaputs. After the demise of his father on 26th July, 1860, Prgmalji II ascended the royal throne on 26th July, 1860 and reigned until 19th December, 1875. Pragmalji II was a progressive and competent ruler and took numerous measures for the advancement of the princely state of Cutch (Kutch) and the betterment of his subjects. During his reign, the Gadh of Mandvi, Mundra were renovated and reconstructed. He established many other prominent buildings and structures. The Prag Mahal in Bhuj and the embankment of Hamirsar Lake were also built under his supervision.
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| PRAGMALJI II |
Metal : Copper
Year : 1866
Value : 1 Trambio
Ruler : Prgmalji II
Obverse : Persian legends with "Victoria" and date
Reverse : Trident and nagari legends
Weight : 3.4 Grams
Reference : Krause Y#5.2
Metal : Copper
Value : Dokdo
Years : 1866
Ruler : Pragmalji II
Obverse : Persian legends with "Victoria" and date
Reverse : Trident and nagari legends
Reference : Krause Y#6
Metal : Copper
Value : Dokdo
Years : 1868
Ruler : Pragmalji II
Obverse : Persian legends with "Victoria" and date
Reverse : Trident and nagari legends
Weight : 6.4 grams
Diameter : 19 mm
Reference : Krause Y#6
Khengherji III
Khengarji III or Khengarji Bawa, officially known as Maharajadhiraj Mirza Maharao Sri Sir Khengarji III Sawai Bahadur. He was one of the longest ruling and a progressive ruler or Maharao of the princely state of Kutch. He ruled over the territory from the year 1875 to 1942. He was born on 23rd August 1866 to father Maharao Shri Prgmalji II and belonged to the Jadeja clan of Rajaputs. After the death of his father on 19th December 1875, Khengarji III succeeded him and ascended the royal throne on 3 January 1876. As he was still a minor, Maharao of Kutch ruled under a Council of Regency until he reached the age of majority on 11th August 1884. Later on November 14th 1884, Khengarji III was invested with full ruling powers.
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| KHENGARJI III |
Metal : Copper
Year : 1937 (1881)
Value : 1 Trambio
Ruler : Khengarji III
Metal : Copper
Year : 1938 (1882)
Value : 1 Trambio
Ruler : Khengarji III
Year : 1939(1883)
Value : 1 Trambio
Ruler : Khengarji III
Year : 1909
Value : 1 Trambio
Ruler : Khengarji III
Year : 1919
Value : 1 Trambio
Ruler : Khengarji III
Year : 1920
Value : 1 Trambio
Ruler : Khengarji III
Year : 1920
Value : 1 Trambio
Ruler : Khengarji III
Year : 1909 (1966)
Value : Dokdo
Value : Dokdo
Value : Dokdo
Years : 1928 - 1932
Value : 1 1/2 Dokdo (1/16 Rupee)
Ruler : Khengarji III
Weight : 12 grams
Years : 1989(1931)
Value : 1 1/2 Dokdo (1/16 Rupee)
Metal : Copper
Vijayaraji
Ruler : Vijayaraji
Metal : Copper
Year : 2000 (1943)
Value : Trambio
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| 1 Dhinglo - Vijayaraji - 2000 |
Metal : Copper
Year : 2000 (1943)
Value : Dhinglo - 1 1/2 Dokdo - 1/16 Kori
Weight : 4.11 grams
Diameter : 21 mm
Metal : Copper
Value : Dabu
Year : 1999 ( 1943)
Ruler : Vijayaraji
Metal : Copper
Value : Dabu
Year : 2000 ( 1943)
Ruler : Vijayaraji
Metal : Copper
Value : Paylo
Year : 1999 ( 1943)
Ruler : Vijayaraji
Metal : Copper
Value : Paylo
Year : 2001 ( 1945)
Ruler : Vijayaraji
Metal : Copper
Value : Paylo
Year : 2003 ( 1946)
Mewar, also called (Udaipur Kingdom) is a region of south-central Rajasthan state in western India. It includes the present-day districts of Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Udaipur and some parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The region was for centuries a Rajput kingdom that later became a princely state under the British.
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| MEWAR STATE FLAG |
Maharana Bhupal Singh (1930 AD - 1955 AD)
Maharana Bhupal Singh who succeeded
Fateh Singh formally ascended the gaddi in 1930 had been exercising
power since 1921 as a result of British intervention. With a vision
to lead in an age of turbulence. Maharana Bhupal Singh as the ruler
of Mewar guided its destiny through India’s most momentous period,
the Independence from British Imperial rule.
Maharana Bhupal Singh, acting
honourably as the Diwan of Eklingji, served the interests and welfare
of his people even though it spelt the end of Mewar’s sovereignty.
The grateful Government of India nominated him as “Maharaj
Pramukh”, the only title of its kind in whole of India.
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| MAHARANA BHUPAL SINGH |
Year : 1999(1942), Nepalese Calendar
Value : 1/2 Anna (1/32 Rupee)
Ruler : Bhupal Singh
Obverse : Lettering in Nagari: Chitrakoot Udaipur Aadh Aana
Reverse : Lettering in Nagari: Dosthi (Friendship)(with) Londhon (London)1999
Weight :3.5 grams
Diameter : 21 mm
Reference : Krause Y #16.1
Year : 2000 (1943)
Value : 1 Anna (1/16 Rupee)
Ruler : Bhupal Singh
Obverse : Lettering in Nagari: Chitrakoot Udaipur
Reverse : Lettering in Nagari: Dosthi (Friendship)(with) Londhon (London) 2000
Weight : 4.3 grams
Shape : Octagonal
Reference : Krause Y #17
NAWANAGAR
Nawanagar was princely state ruled by Jadeja dynasty from its formation in 1540 until 1948. The district is now known as Jamnagar. The Nawanagar was founded in 1540 by Jam Raswal .
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| NAWANAGAR STATE FLAG |
Metal : Copper
Value : Dokdo
Type : Hammered Coin
Year : AH 978 (=1570), Same dated coins minted till 1850
Ruler : Unknown
Weight : 6.5 grams
Reference : Krause KM #7
Value : Dokdo
Type : Hammered Coin
Year : AH 978 (=1570), Same dated coins minted till 1850
Ruler : Unknown
Weight : 6.5 grams
Reference : Krause KM #7
Value : 1/2 Kori
Year : AH 978 (=1570), Same dated coins minted till 1850
Ruler : Unknown
Weight : 2.4 Grams
Reference : Kruase KM #4
PORBANDAR
Porbandar was 13 Gun Salute Princely state ruled by Jethwa Dynasty.State was founded in 1193 and named as Porbandar in 1785. Porbandar was subordinate to the Mughal governor of Gujarat until they were out powered by Maratas during 18th Century. The princely state of Porbandar first came under the domain of British East India Company in year 1807.
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| PORBANDAR STATE FLAG |
Value : Dokdo
Ruler : Shree Rana
Reference : Krause C #32
PUDOKKOTTAI
The kingdom initially did not have fixed boundaries, and was called "Thondaiman country" (after the Thondaiman rulers) until the end of 18th century. The kingdom started to have fixed boundaries in the early 19th century. It extended for 52 miles from east to west and 41 miles from north to south, and encompassed an area of 1,178 square miles. The Thondaimans provided military aid to the British and the Nawabs of Arcot in the 1752 siege of Tiruchirapally, against Haidar Ali and Tippu Sultan, and finally against the Palaiyakkarars. This act by the Thondaiman rulers spared the kingdom from being assigned zamindari status, and Pudukottai was instead assigned as a Princely State (also called Native or Indian State).
Marthanda Bhairava Tondaiman declared, in 1888, that Pudukkottai had become an independent kingdom, and in 1889 issued an Amman cash coin (Amman kasu). That was the only coin ever issued by the Kingdom of Pudukkottai.
Pudukkottai remained the only princely kingdom to maintain its independence in the whole of Tamil Nadu. The kingdom eventually acceded to the independent Dominion of India in August 1947, and merged with the Madras state in the following year. Rajagopala Tondaiman, ninth and last ruler of the princely state of Pudukkottai, died in 1997 at the age of 75.
Year : 1889 - 1906
Value : Amman Kasu
Mint : Birmingham
Obverse : Goddess Brihadhambaal (presiding Goddess of The Thondaimaan rulers of Pudukkottai) seated in posture
Reverse : Telugu legends "Vi Ja Ya" means victory
Weight : 1.25 grams
Diameter : 11.5 mm
Reference : Krause KM #6
RADHANPUR
Radhanpur is a city and a municipality in Patan district in the Indian state of Gujarat. According to the tradition, the city is named after Radhan Khan, a descendant of Fateh Khan Baloch. Fateh Khan Baloch received a freedom from the Gujarat Sultan Ahmad Shah III, which included the territory of the later day city of Radhanpur. The State of Radhanpur was established in 1693 by the founder of the Babi dynasty, Khan Jahan (Jawan Mard Khan I), son of Jafar Khan, the Nawab of Junagadh. Later, Radhanpur city became the capital of the princely state of Radhanpur under Palanpur Agency of Bombay Presidency. It was a walled town, known for its export trade in rapeseed, grain and cotton.Radhanpur came under British control in 1813. Even so, the Nawabs minted their own coins until 1900, when the state adopted the Indian currency; a particularly forward-looking Nawab briefly introduced decimalization, with 100 fulus equaling one rupee. Still, India did not decimalize its currency until 1957. 1960 part of Gujarat state
Year : 1874 - 1895
Value : Paisa
Type : Hammered coin
Shape : Rectangular
Ruler : Bismilla Khan
Obverse : Nagari Character "Ji"
Weight : 8.3 Grams
Reference : Krause KM #16
RATLAM
Ratlam princely state located in modern Madhya pradesh of India. This state was ruled by Rathor Rajaputs and founded by Ratan Singh.
Value : Paisa
Year : VS 1947(AD 1890)
Ruler : Ranjit Singh
Obverse : Hanuman
Weight : 5.7 Grams
Diameter : 23.5 mm
Reference : KM #24
SAILANA
Sailana State was a princely state in India during British Raj with an area of 769 km². It was part of Malwa Agency, a part of Central India Agency. Sailana State was founded by Jai Singh, great-grandson of Ratan Singh, founder of Ratlam State in 1730. Initially his capital was at Raoti. He built Sailana city as his new capital in 1736.
Year : 1887
Value : 1/2 Paisa
Ruler : Unknown
Weight : 5.2 Grams
Reference : Krause KM #10
Year : 1850-95(VS 1907-52)
Value : 1/2 Pice
Type : Hammered Coin
Ruler : Dule Singh
Weight : 5.18 Grams
Reference : Krause KM #4
TONK
The state tonk located partially in Rajaputana and Central India. Tonk was founded in 1806 by Amir Khan. In 1817 he was forced into submission by the East India Company and remained under British control until India's independence. In March 1948 Tonk was incorporated into Rajasthan.
Year : 1932 ( 1350 AH)
Value : Paisa
Obverse : Arms
Reverse : Leaf
Reference : Krause KM #29
TRAVANCORE
The Travancore was a former Hindu feudal kingdom (till 1858) and Indian princely state that had been ruled by the Travancore Royal Family from the capital at Padmanabhapuram or Thiruvananthapuram. The Kingdom of Travancore at its zenith comprised most of modern day southern Kerala, Kanyakumari district, and the southernmost parts of Tamil Nadu. The official flag of the state was red with a dextrally-coiled silver conch shell (Turbinella pyrum) at its centre. The king of the state was accorded 19-gun salute, the second highest among the honorary gun salutes that were granted by the British Empire to honour the heads of the princely states. King Marthanda Varma (1729–1758) founded the modern Kingdom of Travancore by militarily expanding the Kingdom of Venad. He hailed from the Kingdom of Thrippappur, one of the branches of the Venad royal family.
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| TRAVANCORE STATE FLAG |
Year : 1901
Value : 1 Cash
Ruler : Rama Varma VI
Obverse : 8 pointed star surrounds Shankha(conch shell) at center
Reverse : Malayalam legends "Oru Kasu"
Weight : 0.65 Grams
Diameter : 10.8 mm
Reference : Krause KM#46
Year : 1938
Value : 4 Cash
Ruler : Bala Rama Varma II
Obverse : Four Cash and Malayalam legend "Nalu Kasu"
Reverse : Sankha (Conch Shell) in the center
Weight : 1.94 Grams
Diameter : 17.5 mm
Reference : Krause KM#58
Metal : Bronze
Year : 1938-49
Value : 8 Cash
Ruler : Bala Rama Varma II
Obverse : Eight Cash and Malayalam legend "Ettu Kasu"
Reverse : Sankha (Conch Shell) in the center
Weight : 3.9 Grams
Diameter : 22.2 mm
Reference : Krause KM#59
| Metal | Bronze |
| Year | 1938-40 |
| Value | One Chuckram |
| Obverse | Bala Ram Varma facing Right |
| Reverse | Sankha (Conch Shell) in sprays |
| Weight | 8 Grams |
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