Bundi State was founded by Hada Rao Devda (ruler of the Hada Chauhan dynasty) currently located in modern-day Rajasthan. It was ruled by Hada Chauhans Rajputs.[1]
Bundi State बूँदी रियासत
1241–1949
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Motto: "Dharm ke jeet ho, adharm ka naash ho" Let righteousness prevail, iniquity perish
Watercolour painting of the town and pass of Bundi in Rajasthan, by an anonymous artist working in the British school, c. 1840.Sukh Niwas Palace on the edge of the Jait Sagar tank at Bundi, c. 1900
Medieval eraedit
Later the region was governed by Rao Deva, who took over Bundi in 1241, renaming the surrounding area as Haravati or Haroti. For the next two centuries, the Hadas of Bundi were the vassals of the Sisodias of Mewar and ruled by the title of Rao until 1569, when Emperor Akbar conferred the title of Rao Raja upon Rao Surjan Singh after the surrender of Ranthambore Fort and his submission. In 1632, Rao Raja Chattar Sal became the ruler, he built the temple of Keshavarao at Keshoraipatan and Chathra Mahal at Bundi. He became king of Bundi after his grandfather Rao Ratan Singh, as his father Gopinath died while Ratan Singh was still ruling. He saw service with the Mughal forces as head of his Hada Chauhan Rajput troop and was considered an integral part of Mughal army by Shahjahan. Rao Chattar Sal was trusted by Dara Shikoh with governorship of Delhi, a rare privilege for a Hindu. He remained loyal to Shah Jahan and Dara Shikoh during the rebellion of Aurangzeb despite many temptations and even threats from Aurangzeb. Rao Chattar Sal died fighting valiantly as the head of his Hada Rajput troops[2] in the Battle of Samugarh in 1658 along with his youngest son Bharat Singh.[3] Rao Bhao Singh (1658–1678) the eldest son of Chhattar Sal succeeded his father to the throne of Bundi. In 1707, Bahadur Shah I conferred the title of Maharao Raja upon Raja Budh Singh.[4]
British eraedit
View looking along a bazaar at Bundi taken by Gunpatrao Abajee Kale, c.1900.Palace and fortress at Bundi (1832)
In 1804 Rao Raja Bishan Singh (1773–1821) gave valuable assistance to Colonel Monson in his disastrous retreat before Holkar, in revenge for which the Maratha Empire and Pindaris continually ravaged his state and forced the kingdom to pay tribute up to 1817. Consequently, Bishan Singh made a subsidiary alliance with the BritishEast India Company on 10 February 1818, which brought him under its protection. was responsible for the creation of the pleasure palace of Sukh Niwas on the outskirts of Bundi.
Maharao Raja Ram Singh (1821–89) grew up to be a much-respected ruler who initiated economic and administrative reforms and established schools for the teaching of Sanskrit. On the throne for 68 years, he was described as a grand specimen of the Rajput gentleman and "the most conservative prince in conservative Rajputana."[5] His rule was popular and beneficial; and though during the mutiny of 1857 his attitude was equivocal, he continued to enjoy the confidence of the British, being created G.C.S.I. and a counselor of the empire in 1877 and C.I.E. in 1878. He was succeeded by his adopted son Raghubir Singh (1889–1927), who was made a K.C.S.I. in 1897 and a G.C.I.E. in 1901. His reign was blighted by two disastrous famines. Despite his best efforts at alleviation, the population of his kingdom was reduced from some 258,000 to 171,000 by 1901 due to death and emigration.[5]
Maharao Bahadur Singh (1945–77) also supported the British and served in the Burma campaign, where he earned the Military Cross for his gallantry before succeeding to the throne. He was a guest at 1947 wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.[6]
Accession to Indiaedit
At the time of the partition of India in 1947, the British abandoned their suzerainty over the princely states, which were left to decide whether to remain independent or to accede to the newly independent Dominion of India or to Pakistan. The ruler of the state of Bundi decided to accede to India, which later became the Union of India. This brought the internal affairs of Bundi under the control of Delhi. Bundi's last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union on 7 April 1949.[7]
Coat of armsedit
The coat of arms of Bundi was a shield depicting a warrior emerging from flames, signifying the creation-legend of the ruling Chouhan clan of Rajputs which was supposedly created from fire. The shield is flanked by cows representing dharma or righteousness; it is crowned by a hand holding a Katar.[8]
Rulersedit
The rulers of Bundi State belonged to Hada Chauhan dynasty of Rajputs.[9]
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Bundi State was founded by Hada Rao Devda ruler of the Hada Chauhan dynasty currently located in modern day Rajasthan It was ruled by Hada Chauhans Rajputs 1 Bundi Stateब द र य सत1241 1949Flag Coat of armsMotto Dharm ke jeet ho adharm ka naash ho Let righteousness prevail iniquity perishBundi State in the Imperial Gazetteer of India ReligionHinduismHistory Established1241 Accession inDominion of India1949Area Total5 750 km2 2 220 sq mi Population 1931216 722Succeeded byRepublic of IndiaToday part ofRajasthan India This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain Chisholm Hugh ed 1911 Bundi Encyclopaedia Britannica 11th ed Cambridge University Press View of the Garh Palace in BundiGarh Palace ChitrasalaMaharao Bhao Singh riding an elephant c 1675Maharao Umed Singh of BundiIt was a princely state in the era of British India The last ruler of Bundi State signed the accession to join the Indian Union in 1949 Contents 1 History 1 1 Medieval era 1 2 British era 1 3 Accession to India 2 Coat of arms 3 Rulers 3 1 Rao Raja 3 2 Maharao Raja 3 3 Titular Maharajdhiraja 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory edit nbsp Watercolour painting of the town and pass of Bundi in Rajasthan by an anonymous artist working in the British school c 1840 nbsp Sukh Niwas Palace on the edge of the Jait Sagar tank at Bundi c 1900Medieval era edit Later the region was governed by Rao Deva who took over Bundi in 1241 renaming the surrounding area as Haravati or Haroti For the next two centuries the Hadas of Bundi were the vassals of the Sisodias of Mewar and ruled by the title of Rao until 1569 when Emperor Akbar conferred the title of Rao Raja upon Rao Surjan Singh after the surrender of Ranthambore Fort and his submission In 1632 Rao Raja Chattar Sal became the ruler he built the temple of Keshavarao at Keshoraipatan and Chathra Mahal at Bundi He became king of Bundi after his grandfather Rao Ratan Singh as his father Gopinath died while Ratan Singh was still ruling He saw service with the Mughal forces as head of his Hada Chauhan Rajput troop and was considered an integral part of Mughal army by Shahjahan Rao Chattar Sal was trusted by Dara Shikoh with governorship of Delhi a rare privilege for a Hindu He remained loyal to Shah Jahan and Dara Shikoh during the rebellion of Aurangzeb despite many temptations and even threats from Aurangzeb Rao Chattar Sal died fighting valiantly as the head of his Hada Rajput troops 2 in the Battle of Samugarh in 1658 along with his youngest son Bharat Singh 3 Rao Bhao Singh 1658 1678 the eldest son of Chhattar Sal succeeded his father to the throne of Bundi In 1707 Bahadur Shah I conferred the title of Maharao Raja upon Raja Budh Singh 4 British era edit nbsp View looking along a bazaar at Bundi taken by Gunpatrao Abajee Kale c 1900 nbsp Palace and fortress at Bundi 1832 In 1804 Rao Raja Bishan Singh 1773 1821 gave valuable assistance to Colonel Monson in his disastrous retreat before Holkar in revenge for which the Maratha Empire and Pindaris continually ravaged his state and forced the kingdom to pay tribute up to 1817 Consequently Bishan Singh made a subsidiary alliance with the British East India Company on 10 February 1818 which brought him under its protection was responsible for the creation of the pleasure palace of Sukh Niwas on the outskirts of Bundi Maharao Raja Ram Singh 1821 89 grew up to be a much respected ruler who initiated economic and administrative reforms and established schools for the teaching of Sanskrit On the throne for 68 years he was described as a grand specimen of the Rajput gentleman and the most conservative prince in conservative Rajputana 5 His rule was popular and beneficial and though during the mutiny of 1857 his attitude was equivocal he continued to enjoy the confidence of the British being created G C S I and a counselor of the empire in 1877 and C I E in 1878 He was succeeded by his adopted son Raghubir Singh 1889 1927 who was made a K C S I in 1897 and a G C I E in 1901 His reign was blighted by two disastrous famines Despite his best efforts at alleviation the population of his kingdom was reduced from some 258 000 to 171 000 by 1901 due to death and emigration 5 Maharao Bahadur Singh 1945 77 also supported the British and served in the Burma campaign where he earned the Military Cross for his gallantry before succeeding to the throne He was a guest at 1947 wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Duke of Edinburgh 6 Accession to India edit At the time of the partition of India in 1947 the British abandoned their suzerainty over the princely states which were left to decide whether to remain independent or to accede to the newly independent Dominion of India or to Pakistan The ruler of the state of Bundi decided to accede to India which later became the Union of India This brought the internal affairs of Bundi under the control of Delhi Bundi s last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union on 7 April 1949 7 Coat of arms editThe coat of arms of Bundi was a shield depicting a warrior emerging from flames signifying the creation legend of the ruling Chouhan clan of Rajputs which was supposedly created from fire The shield is flanked by cows representing dharma or righteousness it is crowned by a hand holding a Katar 8 Rulers editThe rulers of Bundi State belonged to Hada Chauhan dynasty of Rajputs 9 Rao Raja edit 1554 1585 Surjan Singh 1585 1608 Bhoj Singh 1608 1632 Ratan Singh 1632 1658 Chattar Sal Singh 1658 1682 Bhao Singh 1682 1696 Anirudh Singh 1696 1730 Budh Singh b 16 d 1739 1730 1749 Dalel Singh 1749 1770 Umaid Singh 1st time b 1729 d 1804 1770 1773 Ajit Singh d 1773 1773 1804 Umaid Singh 2nd time s a 1804 14 May 1821 Bishen Singh b 1773 d 1821 Maharao Raja edit 14 May 1821 28 Mar 1889 Ram Singh b 1811 d 1889 from 1 Jan 1877 Sir Ram Singh 28 Mar 1889 26 Jul 1927 Raghubir Singh b 1869 d 1927 from 1 Jan 1894 Sir Raghubir Singh 26 Jul 1927 23 Apr 1945 Ishwari Singh b 1893 d 1945 from 11 May 1937 Sir Ishwari Singh 23 Apr 1945 15 Aug 1947 Bahadur Singh b 1920 d 1977 Titular Maharajdhiraja edit 1947 1977 Bahadur Singh 1977 2010 Ranjit singh Hada 2012 Vanshvardhan SinghSee also editKota State Maratha Empire Rajputana History of RajasthanReferences edit Imperial Gazetteer of India v 9 p 80 Crump Vivien Toh Irene 1996 Rajasthan London Everyman Guides p 291 ISBN 1 85715 887 3 Sodhi Jiwan 1999 A Study of Bundi School of Painting India Abhinav Publications p 29 ISBN 81 7017 347 7 Imperial Gazetteer of India v 9 p 80 81 a b The Times 30 July 1927 page 12 Issue 44647 Royal Collection Seating plan for the Ball Supper Room http www royalcollection org uk microsites royalwedding1947 object asp grouping amp exhibs NONE amp object 9000366 amp row 82 amp detail magnify Princely States of India The Princely Armory Publ by The Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing Calcutta 1877 Indian Princely States External links editSilver Rupee of Bundi nbsp Media related to Bundi State at 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