Sathasi Raj
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Royal Family of the East: Satasi Raj (Known as: Rudrapur) | |
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Town (Previous:Kingdom) | |
Coordinates: 26°26′35″N 83°36′36″E / 26.44306°N 83.61000°ECoordinates: 26°26′35″N 83°36′36″E / 26.44306°N 83.61000°E | |
Country | India |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
District | Deoria |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 28,324 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Satasi Raj was the Kingdom of Raja of Rudrapur covering over half of north and east India in pre-British era.
Background[edit]
Rudrapur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Deoria district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Previously known as Satasi Raj.
Recorded history of the dynasty[edit]
According to one existing version, the founding members of the Satasi royal family[1] are said to have come to Awadh, from the banks of the Rapti river.
Modern Era[edit]
The Maharajah (Emperor) system was abolished by Indian Constitution in 1971 with some acceptable privileges.
Controversy[edit]
Given that royalty was abolished by Indian Constitution in 1971.
References[edit]
- ↑ Singh, KAUSAL (30 March 2003). "Royal vignettes: Travancore - Simplicity graces this House". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 4 April 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- History OnlineRudrapur.com
- Royal Families [1]
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