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	Captain '''H.H. [[Maharana]] Raj [[Shri]] [[Sir]] Amarsinhji Banesinhji [[Sahib]]''' {{post-nominals\|country=GBR\|KCSI\|KCIE}} (4 January 1879 – 25 June 1954) was the last '''Maharana Raj Sahib of Wankaner''' belonging to '''[[Jhala (clan)\|Jhala]]''' dynasty, who ascended the throne of [[Wankaner State\|princely state of Wankaner]] on 12 June 1881 and ruled until his state was merged into [[India]] on 15 February 1948. He continued to be officially Maharana Sahib of Wankaner till his death on 28 June 1954.<ref name="a">{{cite book\|title=Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey By Somerset Playne, R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond\|date=1922\|pages=752–53\|isbn=9788120619654\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=47sfj8DUwNgC&q=amarsinhji+wankaner&pg=PA752\|accessdate=6 October 2016\|last1=Solomon\|first1=R. V.\|last2=Bond\|first2=J. W.}}</ref>		Captain '''H.H. [[Maharana]] Raj [[Shri]] [[Sir]] Amarsinhji Banesinhji [[Sahib]]''' {{post-nominals\|country=GBR\|KCSI\|KCIE}} (4 January 1879 – 25 June 1954) was the last '''Maharana Raj Sahib of Wankaner''' belonging to '''[[Jhala (clan)\|Jhala]]''' dynasty, who ascended the throne of [[Wankaner State\|princely state of Wankaner]] on 12 June 1881 and ruled until his state was merged into [[India]] on 15 February 1948. He continued to be officially Maharana Sahib of Wankaner till his death on 28 June 1954.<ref name="a">{{cite book\|title=Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey By Somerset Playne, R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond\|date=1922\|pages=752–53\|isbn=9788120619654\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=47sfj8DUwNgC&q=amarsinhji+wankaner&pg=PA752\|accessdate=6 October 2016\|last1=Solomon\|first1=R. V.\|last2=Bond\|first2=J. W.}}</ref>

	He was installed on the throne upon the death of his father [[Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji\|Maharana Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji]] on 25 June 1881 at age of two years, and the State was placed under administration of government.<ref name=a/> He joined [[Rajkumar College, Rajkot]] for education. After his education was complete, he was given rein of State on 18 March 1889.<ref name=a/>		He was installed on the throne upon the death of his father [[Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji\|Maharana Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji]] on 25 June 1881 at age of two years, and the State was placed under administration of government.<ref name=a/> He joined [[Rajkumar College, Rajkot]] for education. After his education was complete, he was given rein of State on 18 March 1889.<ref name=a/>

	He served during the [[Great War]] with the Kathiawar Motor Ambulance Corps 1915-1916. A well-educated and progressive ruler, he took an interest in improving the welfare of his subjects. He established the first Farmers' Co-operative Bank in [[Saurashtra (region)\|Saurashtra]] to provide finance to farmers, promoted agriculture, as well as the dairy and textile industries. He also introduced village self-government schemes, the first pensions for state employees, reformed the public services and a strong and effective police force.{{cn\|date=June ~~2022~~}}		He served during the [[Great War]] with the Kathiawar Motor Ambulance Corps 1915-1916. A well-educated and progressive ruler, he took an interest in improving the welfare of his subjects. He established the first Farmers' Co-operative Bank in [[Saurashtra (region)\|Saurashtra]] to provide finance to farmers, promoted agriculture, as well as the dairy and textile industries. He also introduced village self-government schemes, the first pensions for state employees, reformed the public services and a strong and effective police force.{{cn\|date=June 2020}}

	A gifted sportsmen, he excelled in badminton, cricket and marksmanship. He also took an interest in motoring, aircraft and architecture, building several palaces and public buildings in Wankaner and [[Wankaner House]] in [[Bombay]]. He celebrated his Golden Jubilee on 31 May 1931.{{cn\|date=June ~~2022~~}}		A gifted sportsmen, he excelled in badminton, cricket and marksmanship. He also took an interest in motoring, aircraft and architecture, building several palaces and public buildings in Wankaner and [[Wankaner House]] in [[Bombay]]. He celebrated his Golden Jubilee on 31 May 1931.{{cn\|date=June 2020}}

	He signed the treaty of accession and merged his State with [[Dominion of India\|Union of India]] forming part of [[United State of Kathiawar]] on 15 February 1948.{{cn\|date=June ~~2022~~}}		He signed the treaty of accession and merged his State with [[Dominion of India\|Union of India]] forming part of [[United State of Kathiawar]] on 15 February 1948.{{cn\|date=June 2020}}

	In 1951, a cotton [[textile mill]] at [[Wankaner]], named Shree Amarsinhji Mills Limited,{{cn\|date=June ~~2022~~}} named after him was founded by his son Pratapsinhji Jhala, which, however, has now been taken over by [[Kores (company)\|Kores India]] in 1980.<ref>[http://kores.in/kores/milestones/ Kores India]</ref> His grandson, [[Digvijaysinh Jhala]] continues to serve the company as a director.{{cn\|date=June ~~2022~~}}		In 1951, a cotton [[textile mill]] at [[Wankaner]], named Shree Amarsinhji Mills Limited,{{cn\|date=June 2020}} named after him was founded by his son Pratapsinhji Jhala, which, however, has now been taken over by [[Kores (company)\|Kores India]] in 1980.<ref>[http://kores.in/kores/milestones/ Kores India]</ref> His grandson, [[Digvijaysinh Jhala]] continues to serve the company as a director.{{cn\|date=June 2020}}

	His eldest son [[Pratapsinhji Amarsinhji]] succeeded to the title of Maharana of Wankaner upon his death on 28 June 1954.{{cn\|date=June ~~2022~~}}		His eldest son [[Pratapsinhji Amarsinhji]] succeeded to the title of Maharana of Wankaner upon his death on 28 June 1954.{{cn\|date=June 2020}}

	==Honours==		==Honours==

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	'''~~Captain~~ H.H. [[Maharana]] Raj [[Shri]] [[Sir]] Amarsinhji Banesinhji [[Sahib]]''' {{post-nominals\|country=GBR\|KCSI\|KCIE}} (4 January 1879 – 25 June 1954) was the last '''Maharana Raj Sahib of Wankaner''' belonging to '''[[Jhala (clan)\|Jhala]]''' dynasty, who ascended the throne of [[Wankaner State\|princely state of Wankaner]] on 12 June 1881 and ruled until his state was merged into [[India]] on 15 February 1948. He continued to be officially Maharana Sahib of Wankaner till his death on 28 June 1954.<ref name="a">{{cite book\|title=Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey By Somerset Playne, R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond\|date=1922\|pages=752–53\|isbn=9788120619654\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=47sfj8DUwNgC&q=amarsinhji+wankaner&pg=PA752\|accessdate=6 October 2016\|last1=Solomon\|first1=R. V.\|last2=Bond\|first2=J. W.}}</ref>		Captain '''H.H. [[Maharana]] Raj [[Shri]] [[Sir]] Amarsinhji Banesinhji [[Sahib]]''' {{post-nominals\|country=GBR\|KCSI\|KCIE}} (4 January 1879 – 25 June 1954) was the last '''Maharana Raj Sahib of Wankaner''' belonging to '''[[Jhala (clan)\|Jhala]]''' dynasty, who ascended the throne of [[Wankaner State\|princely state of Wankaner]] on 12 June 1881 and ruled until his state was merged into [[India]] on 15 February 1948. He continued to be officially Maharana Sahib of Wankaner till his death on 28 June 1954.<ref name="a">{{cite book\|title=Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey By Somerset Playne, R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond\|date=1922\|pages=752–53\|isbn=9788120619654\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=47sfj8DUwNgC&q=amarsinhji+wankaner&pg=PA752\|accessdate=6 October 2016\|last1=Solomon\|first1=R. V.\|last2=Bond\|first2=J. W.}}</ref>

	He was installed on the throne upon death of his father [[Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji\|Maharana Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji]] on 25 June 1881 at age of two years and State was placed under administration of government.<ref name=a/> He joined [[Rajkumar College, Rajkot]] for education. After his education was complete, he was given rein of State on 18 March 1889.<ref name=a/>		He was installed on the throne upon the death of his father [[Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji\|Maharana Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji]] on 25 June 1881 at age of two years, and the State was placed under administration of government.<ref name=a/> He joined [[Rajkumar College, Rajkot]] for education. After his education was complete, he was given rein of State on 18 March 1889.<ref name=a/>

	He served during the Great War with the Kathiawar Motor Ambulance Corps 1915-1916. A well-educated and progressive ruler, he took ~~a great~~ interest in improving the welfare of his subjects. He established the first Farmers Co-operative Bank in [[Saurashtra (region)\|Saurashtra]] to provide finance to farmers, promoted agriculture, the dairy and textile industries. He also introduced village self-government schemes, the first pensions for state employees, reformed the public services and a strong and effective police force.{{cn\|date=June ~~2020~~}}		He served during the [[Great War]] with the Kathiawar Motor Ambulance Corps 1915-1916. A well-educated and progressive ruler, he took an interest in improving the welfare of his subjects. He established the first Farmers' Co-operative Bank in [[Saurashtra (region)\|Saurashtra]] to provide finance to farmers, promoted agriculture, as well as the dairy and textile industries. He also introduced village self-government schemes, the first pensions for state employees, reformed the public services and a strong and effective police force.{{cn\|date=June 2022}}

	A gifted sportsmen, he excelled in badminton, cricket and marksmanship. He also took ~~a keen~~ interest in motoring, aircraft and architecture, building several ~~lovely~~ palaces and public buildings in Wankaner and [[Wankaner House]] in [[Bombay]]. He celebrated his Golden Jubilee on 31 May 1931.{{cn\|date=June ~~2020~~}}		A gifted sportsmen, he excelled in badminton, cricket and marksmanship. He also took an interest in motoring, aircraft and architecture, building several palaces and public buildings in Wankaner and [[Wankaner House]] in [[Bombay]]. He celebrated his Golden Jubilee on 31 May 1931.{{cn\|date=June 2022}}

	He signed the treaty of accession and merged his State with [[Dominion of India\|Union of India]] forming part of [[United State of Kathiawar]] on 15 February 1948.{{cn\|date=June ~~2020~~}}		He signed the treaty of accession and merged his State with [[Dominion of India\|Union of India]] forming part of [[United State of Kathiawar]] on 15 February 1948.{{cn\|date=June 2022}}

	In 1951, a cotton [[textile mill]] at [[Wankaner]], named Shree Amarsinhji Mills Limited,{{cn\|date=June ~~2020~~}} named after him was founded by his son Pratapsinhji Jhala, which, however, has now been taken over by [[Kores (company)\|Kores India]] in 1980.<ref>[http://kores.in/kores/milestones/ Kores India]</ref> ~~However, his~~ grandson, [[~~Digvijaysinhji~~ Jhala]] continues to serve the company as a director.{{cn\|date=June ~~2020~~}}		In 1951, a cotton [[textile mill]] at [[Wankaner]], named Shree Amarsinhji Mills Limited,{{cn\|date=June 2022}} named after him was founded by his son Pratapsinhji Jhala, which, however, has now been taken over by [[Kores (company)\|Kores India]] in 1980.<ref>[http://kores.in/kores/milestones/ Kores India]</ref> His grandson, [[Digvijaysinh Jhala]] continues to serve the company as a director.{{cn\|date=June 2022}}

	His eldest son [[Pratapsinhji Amarsinhji]] succeeded to the title of Maharana of Wankaner upon his death on 28 June 1954.{{cn\|date=June ~~2020~~}}		His eldest son [[Pratapsinhji Amarsinhji]] succeeded to the title of Maharana of Wankaner upon his death on 28 June 1954.{{cn\|date=June 2022}}


	==Honours==		==Honours==
	*[[Delhi Durbar Gold Medal]] – 1903 and 1911		*[[Delhi Durbar Gold Medal]] – 1903 and 1911

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'''Captain H.H. [[Maharana]] Raj [[Shri]] [[Sir]] Amarsinhji Banesinhji [[Sahib]]''' {{post-nominals|country=GBR|KCSI|KCIE}} (4 January 1879 – 25 June 1954) was the last '''Maharana Raj Sahib of Wankaner''' belonging to '''[[Jhala (clan)|Jhala]]''' dynasty, who ascended the throne of [[Wankaner State|princely state of Wankaner]] on 12 June 1881 and ruled until his state was merged into [[India]] on 15 February 1948. He continued to be officially Maharana Sahib of Wankaner till his death on 28 June 1954.<ref name="a">{{cite book|title=Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey By Somerset Playne, R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond|date=1922|pages=752–53|isbn=9788120619654|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=47sfj8DUwNgC&q=amarsinhji+wankaner&pg=PA752|accessdate=6 October 2016|last1=Solomon|first1=R. V.|last2=Bond|first2=J. W.}}</ref>

He was installed on the throne upon death of his father [[Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji|Maharana Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji]] on 25 June 1881 at age of two years and State was placed under administration of government.<ref name=a/> He joined [[Rajkumar College, Rajkot]] for education. After his education was complete, he was given rein of State on 18 March 1889.<ref name=a/>

He served during the Great War with the Kathiawar Motor Ambulance Corps 1915-1916. A well-educated and progressive ruler, he took a great interest in improving the welfare of his subjects. He established the first Farmers Co-operative Bank in [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] to provide finance to farmers, promoted agriculture, the dairy and textile industries. He also introduced village self-government schemes, the first pensions for state employees, reformed the public services and a strong and effective police force.{{cn|date=June 2020}}

A gifted sportsmen, he excelled in badminton, cricket and marksmanship. He also took a keen interest in motoring, aircraft and architecture, building several lovely palaces and public buildings in Wankaner and [[Wankaner House]] in [[Bombay]]. He celebrated his Golden Jubilee on 31 May 1931.{{cn|date=June 2020}}

He signed the treaty of accession and merged his State with [[Dominion of India|Union of India]] forming part of [[United State of Kathiawar]] on 15 February 1948.{{cn|date=June 2020}}

In 1951, a cotton [[textile mill]] at [[Wankaner]], named Shree Amarsinhji Mills Limited,{{cn|date=June 2020}} named after him was founded by his son Pratapsinhji Jhala, which, however, has now been taken over by [[Kores (company)|Kores India]] in 1980.<ref>[http://kores.in/kores/milestones/ Kores India]</ref> However, his grandson, [[Digvijaysinhji Jhala]] continues to serve the company as a director.{{cn|date=June 2020}}

His eldest son [[Pratapsinhji Amarsinhji]] succeeded to the title of Maharana of Wankaner upon his death on 28 June 1954.{{cn|date=June 2020}}

==Honours==
*[[Delhi Durbar Gold Medal]] – 1903 and 1911
*[[Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire]] (KCIE) - 1911
*[[1914–15 Star]] - 1918
*[[British War Medal]] -1918
*[[Victory Medal (United Kingdom)|Allied Victory Medal]] - 1918
*[[King George V Silver Jubilee Medal]] – 1935
*[[Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India]] (KCSI) – 1936
*[[King George VI Coronation Medal]] – 1937
*[[Indian Independence Medal]] – 1947

==References==
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[[Category:Gujarati people]]
[[Category:Indian Army personnel of World War I]]
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	Captain '''H.H. [[Maharana]] Raj [[Shri]] [[Sir]] Amarsinhji Banesinhji [[Sahib]]''' {{post-nominals\|country=GBR\|KCSI\|KCIE}} (4 January 1879 – 25 June 1954) was the last '''Maharana Raj Sahib of Wankaner''' belonging to '''[[Jhala (clan)\|Jhala]]''' dynasty, who ascended the throne of [[Wankaner State\|princely state of Wankaner]] on 12 June 1881 and ruled until his state was merged into [[India]] on 15 February 1948. He continued to be officially Maharana Sahib of Wankaner till his death on 28 June 1954.<ref name="a">{{cite book\|title=Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey By Somerset Playne, R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond\|date=1922\|pages=752–53\|isbn=9788120619654\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=47sfj8DUwNgC&q=amarsinhji+wankaner&pg=PA752\|accessdate=6 October 2016\|last1=Solomon\|first1=R. V.\|last2=Bond\|first2=J. W.}}</ref>		Captain '''H.H. [[Maharana]] Raj [[Shri]] [[Sir]] Amarsinhji Banesinhji [[Sahib]]''' {{post-nominals\|country=GBR\|KCSI\|KCIE}} (4 January 1879 – 25 June 1954) was the last '''Maharana Raj Sahib of Wankaner''' belonging to '''[[Jhala (clan)\|Jhala]]''' dynasty, who ascended the throne of [[Wankaner State\|princely state of Wankaner]] on 12 June 1881 and ruled until his state was merged into [[India]] on 15 February 1948. He continued to be officially Maharana Sahib of Wankaner till his death on 28 June 1954.<ref name="a">{{cite book\|title=Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey By Somerset Playne, R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond\|date=1922\|pages=752–53\|isbn=9788120619654\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=47sfj8DUwNgC&q=amarsinhji+wankaner&pg=PA752\|accessdate=6 October 2016\|last1=Solomon\|first1=R. V.\|last2=Bond\|first2=J. W.}}</ref>

	He was installed on the throne upon the death of his father [[Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji\|Maharana Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji]] on 25 June 1881 at age of two years, and the State was placed under administration of government.<ref name=a/> He joined [[Rajkumar College, Rajkot]] for education. After his education was complete, he was given rein of State on 18 March 1889.<ref name=a/>		He was installed on the throne upon the death of his father [[Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji\|Maharana Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji]] on 25 June 1881 at age of two years, and the State was placed under administration of government.<ref name=a/> He joined [[Rajkumar College, Rajkot]] for education. After his education was complete, he was given rein of State on 18 March 1889.<ref name=a/>

	He served during the [[Great War]] with the Kathiawar Motor Ambulance Corps 1915-1916. A well-educated and progressive ruler, he took an interest in improving the welfare of his subjects. He established the first Farmers' Co-operative Bank in [[Saurashtra (region)\|Saurashtra]] to provide finance to farmers, promoted agriculture, as well as the dairy and textile industries. He also introduced village self-government schemes, the first pensions for state employees, reformed the public services and a strong and effective police force.{{cn\|date=June ~~2022~~}}		He served during the [[Great War]] with the Kathiawar Motor Ambulance Corps 1915-1916. A well-educated and progressive ruler, he took an interest in improving the welfare of his subjects. He established the first Farmers' Co-operative Bank in [[Saurashtra (region)\|Saurashtra]] to provide finance to farmers, promoted agriculture, as well as the dairy and textile industries. He also introduced village self-government schemes, the first pensions for state employees, reformed the public services and a strong and effective police force.{{cn\|date=June 2020}}

	A gifted sportsmen, he excelled in badminton, cricket and marksmanship. He also took an interest in motoring, aircraft and architecture, building several palaces and public buildings in Wankaner and [[Wankaner House]] in [[Bombay]]. He celebrated his Golden Jubilee on 31 May 1931.{{cn\|date=June ~~2022~~}}		A gifted sportsmen, he excelled in badminton, cricket and marksmanship. He also took an interest in motoring, aircraft and architecture, building several palaces and public buildings in Wankaner and [[Wankaner House]] in [[Bombay]]. He celebrated his Golden Jubilee on 31 May 1931.{{cn\|date=June 2020}}

	He signed the treaty of accession and merged his State with [[Dominion of India\|Union of India]] forming part of [[United State of Kathiawar]] on 15 February 1948.{{cn\|date=June ~~2022~~}}		He signed the treaty of accession and merged his State with [[Dominion of India\|Union of India]] forming part of [[United State of Kathiawar]] on 15 February 1948.{{cn\|date=June 2020}}

	In 1951, a cotton [[textile mill]] at [[Wankaner]], named Shree Amarsinhji Mills Limited,{{cn\|date=June ~~2022~~}} named after him was founded by his son Pratapsinhji Jhala, which, however, has now been taken over by [[Kores (company)\|Kores India]] in 1980.<ref>[http://kores.in/kores/milestones/ Kores India]</ref> His grandson, [[Digvijaysinh Jhala]] continues to serve the company as a director.{{cn\|date=June ~~2022~~}}		In 1951, a cotton [[textile mill]] at [[Wankaner]], named Shree Amarsinhji Mills Limited,{{cn\|date=June 2020}} named after him was founded by his son Pratapsinhji Jhala, which, however, has now been taken over by [[Kores (company)\|Kores India]] in 1980.<ref>[http://kores.in/kores/milestones/ Kores India]</ref> His grandson, [[Digvijaysinh Jhala]] continues to serve the company as a director.{{cn\|date=June 2020}}

	His eldest son [[Pratapsinhji Amarsinhji]] succeeded to the title of Maharana of Wankaner upon his death on 28 June 1954.{{cn\|date=June ~~2022~~}}		His eldest son [[Pratapsinhji Amarsinhji]] succeeded to the title of Maharana of Wankaner upon his death on 28 June 1954.{{cn\|date=June 2020}}

	==Honours==		==Honours==

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	'''~~Captain~~ H.H. [[Maharana]] Raj [[Shri]] [[Sir]] Amarsinhji Banesinhji [[Sahib]]''' {{post-nominals\|country=GBR\|KCSI\|KCIE}} (4 January 1879 – 25 June 1954) was the last '''Maharana Raj Sahib of Wankaner''' belonging to '''[[Jhala (clan)\|Jhala]]''' dynasty, who ascended the throne of [[Wankaner State\|princely state of Wankaner]] on 12 June 1881 and ruled until his state was merged into [[India]] on 15 February 1948. He continued to be officially Maharana Sahib of Wankaner till his death on 28 June 1954.<ref name="a">{{cite book\|title=Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey By Somerset Playne, R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond\|date=1922\|pages=752–53\|isbn=9788120619654\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=47sfj8DUwNgC&q=amarsinhji+wankaner&pg=PA752\|accessdate=6 October 2016\|last1=Solomon\|first1=R. V.\|last2=Bond\|first2=J. W.}}</ref>		Captain '''H.H. [[Maharana]] Raj [[Shri]] [[Sir]] Amarsinhji Banesinhji [[Sahib]]''' {{post-nominals\|country=GBR\|KCSI\|KCIE}} (4 January 1879 – 25 June 1954) was the last '''Maharana Raj Sahib of Wankaner''' belonging to '''[[Jhala (clan)\|Jhala]]''' dynasty, who ascended the throne of [[Wankaner State\|princely state of Wankaner]] on 12 June 1881 and ruled until his state was merged into [[India]] on 15 February 1948. He continued to be officially Maharana Sahib of Wankaner till his death on 28 June 1954.<ref name="a">{{cite book\|title=Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey By Somerset Playne, R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond\|date=1922\|pages=752–53\|isbn=9788120619654\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=47sfj8DUwNgC&q=amarsinhji+wankaner&pg=PA752\|accessdate=6 October 2016\|last1=Solomon\|first1=R. V.\|last2=Bond\|first2=J. W.}}</ref>

	He was installed on the throne upon death of his father [[Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji\|Maharana Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji]] on 25 June 1881 at age of two years and State was placed under administration of government.<ref name=a/> He joined [[Rajkumar College, Rajkot]] for education. After his education was complete, he was given rein of State on 18 March 1889.<ref name=a/>		He was installed on the throne upon the death of his father [[Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji\|Maharana Banesinhji Jaswantsinhji]] on 25 June 1881 at age of two years, and the State was placed under administration of government.<ref name=a/> He joined [[Rajkumar College, Rajkot]] for education. After his education was complete, he was given rein of State on 18 March 1889.<ref name=a/>

	He served during the Great War with the Kathiawar Motor Ambulance Corps 1915-1916. A well-educated and progressive ruler, he took ~~a great~~ interest in improving the welfare of his subjects. He established the first Farmers Co-operative Bank in [[Saurashtra (region)\|Saurashtra]] to provide finance to farmers, promoted agriculture, the dairy and textile industries. He also introduced village self-government schemes, the first pensions for state employees, reformed the public services and a strong and effective police force.{{cn\|date=June ~~2020~~}}		He served during the [[Great War]] with the Kathiawar Motor Ambulance Corps 1915-1916. A well-educated and progressive ruler, he took an interest in improving the welfare of his subjects. He established the first Farmers' Co-operative Bank in [[Saurashtra (region)\|Saurashtra]] to provide finance to farmers, promoted agriculture, as well as the dairy and textile industries. He also introduced village self-government schemes, the first pensions for state employees, reformed the public services and a strong and effective police force.{{cn\|date=June 2022}}

	A gifted sportsmen, he excelled in badminton, cricket and marksmanship. He also took ~~a keen~~ interest in motoring, aircraft and architecture, building several ~~lovely~~ palaces and public buildings in Wankaner and [[Wankaner House]] in [[Bombay]]. He celebrated his Golden Jubilee on 31 May 1931.{{cn\|date=June ~~2020~~}}		A gifted sportsmen, he excelled in badminton, cricket and marksmanship. He also took an interest in motoring, aircraft and architecture, building several palaces and public buildings in Wankaner and [[Wankaner House]] in [[Bombay]]. He celebrated his Golden Jubilee on 31 May 1931.{{cn\|date=June 2022}}

	He signed the treaty of accession and merged his State with [[Dominion of India\|Union of India]] forming part of [[United State of Kathiawar]] on 15 February 1948.{{cn\|date=June ~~2020~~}}		He signed the treaty of accession and merged his State with [[Dominion of India\|Union of India]] forming part of [[United State of Kathiawar]] on 15 February 1948.{{cn\|date=June 2022}}

	In 1951, a cotton [[textile mill]] at [[Wankaner]], named Shree Amarsinhji Mills Limited,{{cn\|date=June ~~2020~~}} named after him was founded by his son Pratapsinhji Jhala, which, however, has now been taken over by [[Kores (company)\|Kores India]] in 1980.<ref>[http://kores.in/kores/milestones/ Kores India]</ref> ~~However, his~~ grandson, [[~~Digvijaysinhji~~ Jhala]] continues to serve the company as a director.{{cn\|date=June ~~2020~~}}		In 1951, a cotton [[textile mill]] at [[Wankaner]], named Shree Amarsinhji Mills Limited,{{cn\|date=June 2022}} named after him was founded by his son Pratapsinhji Jhala, which, however, has now been taken over by [[Kores (company)\|Kores India]] in 1980.<ref>[http://kores.in/kores/milestones/ Kores India]</ref> His grandson, [[Digvijaysinh Jhala]] continues to serve the company as a director.{{cn\|date=June 2022}}

	His eldest son [[Pratapsinhji Amarsinhji]] succeeded to the title of Maharana of Wankaner upon his death on 28 June 1954.{{cn\|date=June ~~2020~~}}		His eldest son [[Pratapsinhji Amarsinhji]] succeeded to the title of Maharana of Wankaner upon his death on 28 June 1954.{{cn\|date=June 2022}}


	==Honours==		==Honours==
	*[[Delhi Durbar Gold Medal]] – 1903 and 1911		*[[Delhi Durbar Gold Medal]] – 1903 and 1911