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{{Infobox former subdivision
|conventional_long_name =Savantvadi State
|common_name = Sawantvadi
|nation = [[British India]]
|subdivision = [[Princely State]]
|era =
|year_start = 1627
|date_start =
|event_start =
|year_end = 1948
|date_end =
|event_end = [[Independence of India]]
|event1 =
|date_event1 =
|p1 = Maratha Empire
|s1 = India
|flag_p1 = Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg
|flag_s1 = Flag of India.svg
|image_flag = Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg
|image_coat = Sawantwadi State CoA.png
|image_map = Sawantwadi, 1880.jpg
|image_map_caption = Sawantwadi 1896
|stat_area1 = 2396
|stat_year1 = 1931
|stat_pop1 = 250,589
|today = [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
|footnotes =
}}

[[File:Sangli-Jamkhandi map.jpg|thumb|Savantvadi State in the [[Imperial Gazetteer of India]]]]'''Savantvadi State''', also spelt '''Sawantwadi''' ruled by the Sawant [[Bhonsale]] dynasty was one of the non-salute [[Maratha]] [[princely state]]s during the [[British Raj]]. It was the only state belonging to the [[Kolaba Agency]] under the [[Bombay Presidency]], which became later part of the [[Deccan States Agency]].<ref>''[[Imperial Gazetteer of India]]'', Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1908</ref> Its capital was at [[Sawantwadi]], in the present-day [[Sindhudurg district]] of [[Maharashtra]].

Sawantvadi State measured 438 square kilometers in area. According to the 1931 census, the population was 250,589. The main language of the inhabitants of the state was [[Marathi language|Marathi]].<ref>Great Britain India Office. ''[[The Imperial Gazetteer of India]]''. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1908.</ref>

==History==

Sawantwadi state was founded in 1627 by Khem Sawant I Bhonsale, later becoming a vassal state of the [[Sultanate of Bijapur]]. Khem Sawant II made Sundarwadi his capital which later got the name of Sawantwadi as the rulers were known as Sawants.

The Sawant dynasty, the head of the Sawantwadi State, arrived in the province in the 16th century. This dynasty ruled over South Konkan for a long time. Their career is full of bravery.

Sawants of Kudal are descendants of the Sisodia Rajput family of Udaipur (Rajasthan). These families are considered to be the kings of the Sun dynasty. According to available references these descendants of the Sisodia dynasty ruled at that time by establishing a throne at Chittod in Mewar province. Udaipur is a city in the same province.

Mang Sawant of this family was the first to come here in South Konkan. He is considered to be the progenitor of the Sawantwadi dynasty. He came to this province with the army of King of Vijayanagar.

Initially, he was stationed
at Gandharvagad in Chandgad taluka for some time. Therefore, he was also known as Chandgudhadhipati.
After coming to Konkan, he first established his stronghold at Hodawade (Tal. Vengurle). He defeated the local chiefs who had influence in the area at that time. His fame gradually spread in the province.

In 1580, Mang Sawant and Kudaldeshastha Prabhu's general Dev Dalvi jointly declared war on Kudal province. The purpose behind this was to establish the power. The lord of Kudal got help from the Bijapur Sultan. Mang Sawant was killed in a battle between the two armies at Hodawade.

On 7 April 1765 Savantvadi State became a [[British protectorate]].

Sawantwadi acceded to the [[Dominion of India]] on 15 August 1947, becoming part of [[Bombay State]] in 1948.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}

===Rulers===
* Mang Savant (1554) - He revolted from [[Adil Shahi dynasty|Bijapur]], tried to establish himself as an independent chief in Hodavda village near Sawantwadi. He defeated the Bijapur troops sent against him and was independent till his death. Mang's successors again became feudatories of the [[Adil Shahi dynasty|Bijapur kings]].<ref name=":0" />
* Khem Savant I (1627 - 1640) - On the decline of Bijapur power, Phond Savant's son Khem Savant, who held part of the Vadi country in grant, jaghir, made himself independent.<ref name=":0" />
*Som Savant (1640 - 1641) - Khem Savant was succeeded by his son Som Savant and ruled for only 18 months and later his brother, Lakham Savant succeeded him.<ref name=":0" />
*Lakham Savant (1641 - 1665) - He, in a predatory incursion, made captive the Desai of Kudal, put him to death, and seized his lands. When [[Shivaji|Shivaji's]] power increased (1650), Lakham Savant offered him his allegiance. Shivaji made him Sar Desai of the whole south Konkan. He din't abide by the terms of the treaty (1659) and joined [[Adil Shahi dynasty|Bijapur Sultanate]]. In 1660, Shivaji sent one of his earliest followers, Baji Phasalkar. He fought a drawn battle with Lakham's commander Kay Savant. Both were slain in the battle. In 1662, Shivaji defeated Lakham. From political and family motives, for the Savants like himself belonged to the Bhonsla family, Shivaji reinstated Lakham.<ref name=":0" />
*Phond Savant (1665 - 1675) - Lakham was succeeded by his brother Phond Savant.<ref name=":0" />

====Title ''Raja Sar Desai''====
*1675 – Feb 1709 Khem Savant II Bhonsle (b. 16.. – d. 1709) - He helped [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]] against [[Shivaji]] and in return got more territory from them.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UbUBAAAAYAAJ|title=Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Ratnagiri and Savantvádi|date=1880|publisher=Printed at the Government Central Press|language=en}}</ref>
*Feb 1709 – 2 Jan 1738 Phond Savant II Bhonsle (b. 1667 – d. 1738)
* 2 Jan 1738 – 1755 Ramachandra Savant I Bhonsle (b. 1712 – d. 1755)
* 2 Jan 1738 – 1753 Jayram Sawant Bhonsle – Regent (d. 1753)
*1755 – 1763 Khem Savant III Bhonsle (b. 1749 – d. 1803)
*1755 – 1763 Soubhagyavati Janaki Bai Bhonsle (f) – Regent

====Title ''Raja Bahadur''====
*1763 – 6 Oct 1803 Khem Savant III (s.a.) - He received RajaBahadur Title from Delhi Badshah Shaha alam on recommendation of Jivbadada Kerkar & Mahadji Shinde.
<ref name=":0" />
* 6 Oct 1803 – 1805 Rani Lakshmi Bai (f) – Regent (b. 17.. – d. 1807)
*1805 – 1807 Ramachandra Savant II "Bhau Saheb" (b. 17.. – d. 1809)
*1807 – 1808 Phond Savant II (d. 1808)
*1808 – 3 Oct 1812 Phond Savant III (b. 17.. – d. 1812)
*1807 – 1808 Rani Durga Bai (f) – Regent (d. 1819) (1st time)
* 3 Oct 1812 – 1867 Khem Savant IV "Bapu Saheb" (b. 1804 – d. 1867)
* 3 Oct 1812 – 28 Dec 1818 Rani Durga Bai (f) – Regent (s.a.) (2nd time)
*28 Dec 1818 – 11 Feb 1823 Regents
** – Rani Savitri Bai Raje (f)
** – Rani Narmada Bai (f) (b. 1783 – d. 1849)
*1867 – 7 Mar 1869 Phond Savant IV "Bapu Saheb" (b. 1828 – d. 1869)
* 7 Mar 1869 – Dec 1899 Raghunath Savant "Baba Saheb" (b. 1862 – d. 1899)
** 7 Mar 1869 – c.1880 .... -Regent
*Dec 1899 – 23 Apr 1913 Shriram Savant "Aba Saheb" (b. 1871 – d. 1913)
**Dec 1899 – 17 Jun 1900 .... -Regent
*24 Apr 1913 – 4 Jul 1937 Khem Savant V "Bapu Saheb" (b. 1897 – d. 1937) (from 4 Jun 1934, Sir Khem Savant V)
* (Eldest Son of Khem Savant went to England Radhakrishna Samant (Savant)) lost claim to throne
*24 Apr 1913 – 29 Oct 1924 Rani Gajara Bai Raje (f) – Regent (b. 1887 – d. 19..)
* 4 Jul 1937 – 15 Aug 1947 Shivramraje Savant Bhonsle (b. 1927 – d. 1995)
* 4 Jul 1937 – 12 May 1947 Rani Parvati Bai Raje (f) – Regent (b. 1907 – d. 1961)
The Present Head of the family is His Highness Khem Sawant VI. The erstwhile royal family is now striving hard to promote and carry forward the legacy of art of [[Ganjifa]] and Lacquer ware which was once revived by His Highness Lt. Col. Shivramraje Sawant Bhonsle and Her Highness Satvashiladevi Bhonsle in the [[Sawantwadi Palace]]. They are also coming up with a boutique hotel whose centre theme revolves around the Dashavtar Ganjifa.

==See also==
* [[Maratha]]
* [[Maratha Empire]]
* [[List of Maratha dynasties and states]]
* [[Maratha titles]]
* [[Political integration of India]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}4.

https://www.esakal.com/kokan/sawant-bhosale-family-history-konkan-sindhudurg-404266

==External links==
*{{cite EB1911 |wstitle=Sawantwari |volume=24 |page=247 |short=1}}

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