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{{About|the princely state in Gujarat|the historical empire that bears its name|Vijayanagara Empire|other uses|Vijaynagar (disambiguation){{!}}Vijaynagar}}
{{Short description|Former princely state in Gujarat, India}}
{{About|the princely state in Gujarat|the South Indian empire with the same name|Vijayanagara Empire|other uses|Vijaynagar (disambiguation){{!}}Vijaynagar}}
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'''Vijaynagar State''', known as '''Pol State''' before 1934 and also called '''Ghodadar''' for a short time, was a [[princely state]] under the [[Mahi Kantha Agency]], [[Bombay Presidency]] in NE [[Gujarat]] during the [[British Raj]]. The capital of the state was in Vijaynagar [[taluka]], [[Sabarkantha district]]. The state's last ruler signed the accession to the [[Dominion of India|Indian Union]] on 10 June 1948.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://members.iinet.net.au/~royalty/ips/v/vijaynagar.html|title=VIJAYNAGAR|access-date=6 December 2014}}</ref>
'''Vijaynagar State''', known as '''Pol State''' before 1934 and also called '''Ghodadar''' for a short time, was a [[princely state]] under the [[Mahi Kantha Agency]], [[Bombay Presidency]] in NE [[Gujarat]] during the [[British Raj]]. The capital of the state was in Vijaynagar [[taluka]], [[Sabarkantha district]]. The state's last ruler signed the accession to the [[Dominion of India|Indian Union]] on 8 August 1947.<ref>"Instrument of Accession of Vijaynagar State". ''[https://www.abhilekh-patal.in/jspui/handle/123456789/3073478 Vijaynagar State-Instrument of Accession and Standstill Agreement signed between Hamirsingh Hindusingh Rathor, Ruler of Vijaynagar State and the Dominion of India]''. New Delhi: Ministry of States, Government of India. 1947. p. 2. Retrieved 2 January 2024 – via [[National Archives of India]].</ref>


==History==
==History==
Vijaynagar was ruled by bhil chiefs [https://books.google.co.in/books?id=61dNgT55vVYC&q=Kannauj+bhil+chief&dq=Kannauj+bhil+chief&hl=hi&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjpndWHndHrAhWtyDgGHcb9Bo4Q6AEwAnoECAQQAQ] 
Pol state was founded in 1577. Between 1864 and 1877 it was renamed Vijayanagar after its new capital. The rulers of the state bore the title 'Rao'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldstatesmen.org/India_princes_A-J.html|title=Indian Princely States A-J|access-date=6 December 2014}}</ref>
Pol state was founded in 1577. Between 1864 and 1877 it was renamed Vijayanagar after its new capital. The rulers of the state bore the title 'Rao'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldstatesmen.org/India_princes_A-J.html|title=Indian Princely States A-J|access-date=6 December 2014}}</ref>
===Rulers===  
===Rulers===  
*.... – 1720                Chandrasinhji                      (d. 1720)   
*.... – 1720                Chandrasinhji                      (d. 1720)   
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101212055258/http://gujarattourism.com/showpage.aspx?contentid=269 Polo Monument and Vijaynagar Forest]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101212055258/http://gujarattourism.com/showpage.aspx?contentid=269 Polo Monument and Vijaynagar Forest]
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Vijaynagar State
Pol State
વિજયનગર
Princely State of British India
1577–1948
Flag of Pol
Flag
Area 
• 1931
350 km2 (140 sq mi)
Population 
• 1931
8,491
History
History 
• Established
1577
1948
Succeeded by
India

Vijaynagar State, known as Pol State before 1934 and also called Ghodadar for a short time, was a princely state under the Mahi Kantha Agency, Bombay Presidency in NE Gujarat during the British Raj. The capital of the state was in Vijaynagar taluka, Sabarkantha district. The state's last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union on 8 August 1947.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

Pol state was founded in 1577. Between 1864 and 1877 it was renamed Vijayanagar after its new capital. The rulers of the state bore the title 'Rao'.[2]

Rulers[edit | edit source]

  • .... – 1720 Chandrasinhji (d. 1720)
  • 1720 – 1728 Kesarisinhji
  • 1728 – .... Kasansinhji
  • .... – .... Makansinhji
  • .... – .... Hathisinhji
  • .... – .... Madhavsinhji
  • .... – .... Ajabsinhji
  • .... – .... Bhupatsinhji I
  • .... – .... Bhavansinhji
  • .... – .... Surajsinhji
  • .... – .... Vajesinhji
  • .... – .... Ratansinhji
  • .... – .... Abheysinhji
  • .... – .... Kiratsinhji
  • .... – .... Laxmansinhji
  • .... – .... Bharatsinhji
  • .... – .... Amarsinhji
  • .... – 1852 Anandsinhji
  • 1852 – 1859 Pahadsinhji Gulabsinhji (b. 1839 – d. 1859)
  • 1859 – 1864 Navalsinhji (d. 1864)
  • 23 Nov 1864 – 24 October 1889 Hamirsinhji I Gulabsinhji (b. 1840 – d. 1889)
  • 24 Oct 1889 – 1905 Prithisinhji Hamirsinhji (b. 1872 – d. 1905)
  • Feb 1906 – 1913 Bhupatsinhji II Hamirsinhji (b. 1885 – d. 1913)
  • 1913 – 17 November 1914 Mohabatsinhji Bhupatsinhji (b. 1883 – d. 1914)
  • 17 Nov 1914 – 1947 Hamirsinhji II Hindupatsinhji (b. 1902/4 – d. 1986)
  • 17 Nov 1914 – 1924 .... -Regent

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Instrument of Accession of Vijaynagar State". Vijaynagar State-Instrument of Accession and Standstill Agreement signed between Hamirsingh Hindusingh Rathor, Ruler of Vijaynagar State and the Dominion of India. New Delhi: Ministry of States, Government of India. 1947. p. 2. Retrieved 2 January 2024 – via National Archives of India.
  2. "Indian Princely States A-J". Retrieved 6 December 2014.

External links[edit | edit source]

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