1178–1949 → 1931 435.12 km (168 sq mi) Area 1,550 km² | Established 1178 1931 42,351 | |
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Weather 28°C, Wind NE at 5 km/h, 59% Humidity | ||
Athgarh (ଆଠଗଡ) was one of the princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. The state was founded by Sri Karan Niladri Bebarta Patnaik of the Karan caste in 1178 and had its capital in Athgarh (Athagad) town. Its last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union on 1 January 1950. It was made part of Cuttack district of Orissa in 1949.
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History
The founder of the state was Karan Narayana Bawarta Patnaik of the Karan caste. The Rajguru of Athgarh lived near Gada (Rani Mahal). During the British Raj Athgarh was one of the Feudatory States of Orissa.
Rulers of Athgarh
References
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