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{{Short description|Agency of princely states in the British Raj}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}
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{{Infobox former subdivision
{{Infobox former subdivision
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|conventional_long_name =Central India Agency  
|conventional_long_name = Central India Agency
|common_name =Central India Agency
|common_name       = Central India Agency
|nation = [[British India]]
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|status_text = [[Agencies of British India|Agency of British India]]
|status_text       = [[Agencies of British India|Agency of the British Raj]]
|era =  
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|year_start = 1854
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|event_start= Merger of previous political offices
|event_start       = Merger of previous political offices
|year_end = 1947
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|event_end= [[Independence of India]]
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|p1 =Malwa
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|s1 = Gwalior Residency
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|s2 = Madhya Bharat
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|s3 = Bhopal State (1949–56)
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|s4 = Vindhya Pradesh
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|image_map         = Central India Agency Map.jpg
|image_map_caption = Central India Agency in 1909
|image_map_caption = Central India Agency in 1909
|stat_area1 =194000
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|stat_year1 =1881
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|stat_pop1 =9261907
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|footnotes = {{EB1911|wstitle=Central India}}
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[[File:Agency House 2010.jpg|thumb|275px|View of the Agency House in [[Dhar State]], one of the former centres southwest. [[Lalitpur District, Uttar Pradesh|Lalitpur District]], part of the United Provinces, split the Central India Agency into eastern and western portions.]]
[[File:Agency House 2010.jpg|thumb|275px|View of the Agency House in [[Dhar State]], one of the former centres southwest. [[Lalitpur District, Uttar Pradesh|Lalitpur District]], part of the United Provinces, split the Central India Agency into eastern and western portions.]]
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Bundelkhand Agency was bounded by Bagelkhand to the east, the United Provinces to the north, Lalitpur District to the west, and the Central Provinces to the south. Bagelkhand Agency was separated from Bundelkhand in 1871. In 1900 it included 9 states, the most important of which were [[Orchha State|Orchha]], [[Panna State|Panna]], [[Samthar State|Samthar]], [[Charkhari State|Charkhari]], [[Chhatarpur State|Chhatarpur]], [[Datia State|Datia]], [[Bijawar State|Bijawar]] and [[Ajaigarh State|Ajaigarh]]. The agency also included 13 estates and the ''[[pargana]]'' of [[Alampur, Madhya Pradesh|Alampur]], the latter belonging to Indore State.<ref>[https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V09_080.gif Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 9, p. 74.]</ref>
Bundelkhand Agency was bounded by Bagelkhand to the east, the United Provinces to the north, Lalitpur District to the west, and the Central Provinces to the south. Bagelkhand Agency was separated from Bundelkhand in 1871. In 1900 it included 9 states, the most important of which were [[Orchha State|Orchha]], [[Panna State|Panna]], [[Samthar State|Samthar]], [[Charkhari State|Charkhari]], [[Chhatarpur State|Chhatarpur]], [[Datia State|Datia]], [[Bijawar State|Bijawar]] and [[Ajaigarh State|Ajaigarh]]. The agency also included 13 estates and the ''[[pargana]]'' of [[Alampur, Madhya Pradesh|Alampur]], the latter belonging to Indore State.<ref>[https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V09_080.gif Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 9, p. 74.]</ref>


In 1931, all of the states under the Baghelkhand Agency apart from Rewa were transferred back to Bundelkhand.
In 1931, all of the states under the Baghelkhand Agency apart from [[Rewa State|Rewa]] and [[Singrauli District|Singrauli]] were transferred back to Bundelkhand.


[[Salute states]], by precedence:  
[[Salute states]], by precedence:  
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[[Salute state]]s, by precedence :
[[Salute state]]s, by precedence :
* [[Rewa (princely state)|Rewa]], the largest state in Bagelkhand, title Maharaja, Hereditary salute of 17-guns
* [[Rewa (princely state)|Rewa]], the largest state in Bagelkhand, title Maharaja, Hereditary salute of 15-guns
* [[Baraundha State|Baraundha]], title Raja, Hereditary salute of 9-guns
* [[Baraundha State|Baraundha]], title Raja, Hereditary salute of 9-guns
* [[Maihar State|Maihar]], title Raja, Hereditary salute of 9-guns
* [[Maihar State|Maihar]], title Raja, Hereditary salute of 9-guns
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* [[Taraon State|Taraon]]
* [[Taraon State|Taraon]]


Estates (alphabetically) :
Zamindari Estates (alphabetically) :


* Sohagpur
* Sohagpur
* Shahpur
* Shahpur
* Jaitpur
* Jaitpur
* Singrauli, also Nifs Singrauli (a mu'amaladari of 700 villages in Rewah) to distinguish it from a smaller zamindari in Singrauli Mirzapur District, [[North-Western Provinces]] in what is now eastern UP.)
* Amarkantak
* Amarkantak
* Nigwani
* Nigwani
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=== Gwalior Residency ===
=== Gwalior Residency ===
[[Gwalior Residency]] was placed under the Central India Agency in 1854, and separated from Central India Agency in 1921. It included the following, among other smaller states, plus [[Chhabra]] [[pargana]] (district) of [[Tonk State]] : Include Jagirs Chhadawad, Bagli, Dattigaon, Balipur/chikli, Nimkheda, Pathari, Tonk Khurd Etc.
[[Gwalior Residency]] was placed under the Central India Agency in 1854, and separated from Central India Agency in 1921. It included the following, among other smaller states, plus [[Chhabra]] [[pargana]] (district) of [[Tonk State]] : Include Jagirs Chhadawad, [[Bagli, Dewas|Bagli]], Dattigaon, Balipur/chikli, Nimkheda, Pathari, [[Tonk Khurd]], etc.


Salute states :
Salute states :
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=== Indore Residency ===
=== Indore Residency ===
[[Indore Residency]] included most of [[Indore State|Indore (Holkar)]] and after 1933 also [[Rewa State]].
[[Indore Residency]] included most of [[Indore State|Indore (Holkar)]] and after 1933 also [[Rewa State]], the largest state from the [[Baghelkhand Agency]].


=== Malwa Agency ===
=== Malwa Agency ===
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* [[Dhar State|Dhar]], title Maharaja, Hereditary salute of 15-guns
* [[Dhar State|Dhar]], title Maharaja, Hereditary salute of 15-guns
The following were the [[Jagir|jagirs (estates)]], ruled by the [[Bhilala]] tribes, that were under the Suzerainty of [[Dhar State]].:<ref>Imperial Gazetteer of India pg.51</ref>
The following were the [[Jagir|jagirs (estates)]], ruled by the [[Bhilala]] tribes, that were under the Suzerainty of [[Dhar State]].:<ref>Imperial Gazetteer of India pg.51</ref>
# Jamnia
#
# Kali-Baori
# Kali-Baori
#[[Nimkhera]] (alias Tirla)  
#[[Nimkhera]] (alias Tirla)  
# [[Rajgadh]]
# [[Rajgadh]]
There were several British guaranteed [[Fiefdoms]] ([[Jagir]]s) which were under the suzerainty of Dhar Durbar, also known as [[Feudatory]] Estates. They were ruled by [[Rajputs]].
# [[Multhan]], title Thakur
# Kachhi-Baroda, title Thakur
# [[Bakhatgarh]], title Rao Saheb
# Dhotria, alias Baisola, title Thakur.


* [[Alirajpur State|Alirajpur]], title Raja, Hereditary salute of 11-guns, including the extinct State of Phulmaal which was incorporated into it earlier as well as [[Fiefs]] (Jagirs) of  .
* [[Alirajpur State|Alirajpur]], title Raja, Hereditary salute of 11-guns, including the extinct State of Phulmaal which was incorporated into it earlier as well as [[Fiefs]] (Jagirs) of  .
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[[Jagir]]s (incomplete) :
[[Jagir]]s (incomplete) :
* Jamnia
* Jamnia, title Raja
* Kali-Baori
* Kali-Baori
* [[Nimkhera]]  
* [[Nimkhera]]  
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== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
* Hunter, William Wilson, Sir, et al. (1908). ''Imperial Gazetteer of India'', Volume 12. 1908–1931; Clarendon Press, Oxford.
* Hunter, William Wilson, Sir, et al. (1908). ''Imperial Gazetteer of India'', Volume 12. 1908–1931; Clarendon Press, Oxford.
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Central India Agency
Agency of the British Raj
1854–1947
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Central India Agency in 1909
Area 
• 1881
194,000 km2 (75,000 sq mi)
Population 
• 1881
9261907
History
History 
• Merger of previous political offices
1854
1947
Preceded by		 Succeeded by
Malwa
Gwalior Residency
Madhya Bharat
Bhopal State (1949–1956)
Vindhya Pradesh
Error creating thumbnail: File missing This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Central India". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
View of the Agency House in Dhar State, one of the former centres southwest. Lalitpur District, part of the United Provinces, split the Central India Agency into eastern and western portions.

The Central India Agency was created in 1854, by amalgamating the Western Malwa Agency with other smaller political offices which formerly reported to the Governor-General of India. The agency was overseen by a political agent who maintained British relations with the princely states and influence over them on behalf of the Governor-General. The headquarters of the agent were at Indore.

List of Divisions and Princely States/districts of Agency[edit | edit source]

Bundelkhand Agency[edit | edit source]

Main article: Bundelkhand Agency

Bundelkhand Agency was bounded by Bagelkhand to the east, the United Provinces to the north, Lalitpur District to the west, and the Central Provinces to the south. Bagelkhand Agency was separated from Bundelkhand in 1871. In 1900 it included 9 states, the most important of which were Orchha, Panna, Samthar, Charkhari, Chhatarpur, Datia, Bijawar and Ajaigarh. The agency also included 13 estates and the pargana of Alampur, the latter belonging to Indore State.[1]

In 1931, all of the states under the Baghelkhand Agency apart from Rewa and Singrauli were transferred back to Bundelkhand.

Salute states, by precedence:

  • Datia, title Maharaja, Hereditary salute of 15-guns
  • Orchha,[2] title Maharaja or Raja (from 1882, Saramad-i-Rajha-i-Bundelkhand Maharaja), Hereditary salute of 15-guns
  • Ajaigarh, title Maharaja, Hereditary salute of 11-guns
  • Baoni, title Nawab, Hereditary salute of 11-guns
  • Bijawar, title Maharaja, Hereditary salute of 11-guns
  • Charkhari, title Maharaja, Hereditary salute of 11-guns
  • Panna, title Maharaja, Hereditary salute of 11-guns
  • Samthar, title Raja, Hereditary salute of 11-guns

Non-salute states, alphabetically:

Jagirs :

Former princely States that were annexed or seized by the British :

Bagelkhand Agency[edit | edit source]

Main article: Bagelkhand Agency

Bagelkhand Agency, the easternmost charge, was established in March 1871, when it was separated from Bundelkhand agency. In 1900, it covered the area of twelve states, including :

Salute states, by precedence :

  • Rewa, the largest state in Bagelkhand, title Maharaja, Hereditary salute of 15-guns
  • Baraundha, title Raja, Hereditary salute of 9-guns
  • Maihar, title Raja, Hereditary salute of 9-guns

Non-salute states (alphabetically) :

Zamindari Estates (alphabetically) :

  • Sohagpur
  • Shahpur
  • Jaitpur
  • Singrauli, also Nifs Singrauli (a mu'amaladari of 700 villages in Rewah) to distinguish it from a smaller zamindari in Singrauli Mirzapur District, North-Western Provinces in what is now eastern UP.)
  • Amarkantak
  • Nigwani
  • Anupur
  • Baikunthpur
  • Chandiya
  • Dhangawan
  • Singbana

In 1931, all of the states but Rewa were transferred back to Bundelkhand, and in 1933 Rewa was transferred to the Indore Residency.

Gwalior Residency[edit | edit source]

Gwalior Residency was placed under the Central India Agency in 1854, and separated from Central India Agency in 1921. It included the following, among other smaller states, plus Chhabra pargana (district) of Tonk State : Include Jagirs Chhadawad, Bagli, Dattigaon, Balipur/chikli, Nimkheda, Pathari, Tonk Khurd, etc.

Salute states :

  • Gwalior, title Maharaja Scindia; Hereditary salute of 21-guns.
  • Rampur, title Nawab; Hereditary salute of 15-guns
  • Benares (Ramnagar), title Maharaja; Hereditary salute of 13-guns (15-guns local)

Non-salute states :

Furthermore, lesser estates (under Thakurs or diwans)

  • Agra Barkhera
  • Kathaun
  • Khiaoda
  • Sangul Wardha
  • Sirsi

Bhopal Agency[edit | edit source]

Bhopal Agency, 11,653 sq mi (30,180 km2), which included the following :

Salute states, by precedence :

  • Bhopal, title Nawab, Hereditary salute of 19-guns (21-guns local)
  • Dewas Junior and Dewas Senior, both title Mharaja, Hereditary salutes of 15-guns (transferred to Malwa Agency in 1907, and to Bhopal Agency in 1933)
  • Narsinghgarh, title Raja, Hereditary salute of 11-guns
  • Rajgarh, title Raja, Hereditary salute of 11-guns
  • Khilchipur, title Raja, Hereditary salute of 9-guns

Non-salute states, alphabetically :

Indore Residency[edit | edit source]

Indore Residency included most of Indore (Holkar) and after 1933 also Rewa State, the largest state from the Baghelkhand Agency.

Malwa Agency[edit | edit source]

Malwa Agency, 8,919 sq mi (23,100 km2), which included parts of Gwalior, Indore and Tonk states and the states of:

Salute states, by precedence :

  • Ratlam State, title Maharaja Bahadur, Hereditary salute of 13-guns (15-guns local)
  • Jaora State, title Nawab, Hereditary salute of 13-guns
  • Sailana State, title Raja Bahadur, Hereditary salute of 11-guns
  • Jhabua State, title Raja, Hereditary salute of 11-guns
  • Sitamau State, title Raja, Hereditary salute of 11-guns

Non-salute states :

Estates :

In 1925, the Malwa Agency was amalgamated with Bhopawar Agency.

Bhopawar Agency[edit | edit source]

Bhopawar Agency included the princely states of: It also included territories of Gwalior and Indore States. In 1927 the agency was renamed the Southern States Agency, later the Southern States and Malwa Agency, and after 1934 Malwa Agency.

Salute states, by precedence :

  • Dhar, title Maharaja, Hereditary salute of 15-guns

The following were the jagirs (estates), ruled by the Bhilala tribes, that were under the Suzerainty of Dhar State.:[3]

  2. Kali-Baori
  3. Nimkhera (alias Tirla)
  4. Rajgadh
  • Alirajpur, title Raja, Hereditary salute of 11-guns, including the extinct State of Phulmaal which was incorporated into it earlier as well as Fiefs (Jagirs) of .
  • Barwani, title Maharana, Hereditary salute of 11-guns
  • Jhabua, title Raja, Hereditary salute of 11-guns

Estates :

Discontinued :

  • Amjhera, title Rao
  • Chhadawad, title Rao

Jagirs (incomplete) :

Post-independence[edit | edit source]

Upon the British withdrawal from India in 1947, the rulers of the princely states in this area all chose to accede to the new Union of India. The eastern portion of Central India Agency, including Bagelkhand and Bundelkhand agencies, became the new state Vindhya Pradesh. The western portion, including Bhopal, Malwa, and Bhopawar agencies and the Gwalior and Indore residencies, became the new state of Madhya Bharat. Bhopal became a separate state. Makrai was transferred to Madhya Pradesh, which had been created from the former Central Provinces and Berar in 1950. In 1956, the states of Vindhya Pradesh, Madhya Bharat, and Bhopal were merged into Madhya Pradesh. Later another state, Chhattisgarh, was formed from the area that was formerly Madhya Pradesh.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 9, p. 74.
  2. ↑ Orchha state The Imperial Gazetteer of India, 1909, v. 19, p. 241.
  3. ↑ Imperial Gazetteer of India pg.51

External links[edit | edit source]

  • Hunter, William Wilson, Sir, et al. (1908). Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume 12. 1908–1931; Clarendon Press, Oxford.

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