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Bhajji State

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Late 18th century–1948
  

1901
  
248 km (96 sq mi)

Established
  
Late 18th century

1901
  
13,309

Bhajji State was a princely state in India during the period of the British Raj. Its capital was Suni. The former princely state is now part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

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History

Bhajji state founded at an uncertain date before the 19th century. The state was occupied by Nepal from 1803 to 1815. On 21 September 1815 it became a British protectorate.

In 1947, at the time of the Partition of India, Bhajji's ruler acceded to the newly independent Union of India.

Rulers

The rulers of Bhajji State belonged to the Pal dynasty of Rajputs and ruled with the title 'Rana'.

Ranas

  • .... - .... Amrit Pal
  • .... - 1803 Rudrapal (1st time)
  • 1803-1815 occupied by Nepal
  • 1815-1842 Rudrapal (2nd time)
  • 1842-1875 Bahadur Singh
  • 1875-1913 Durga Singh
  • 9 May 1913-15 August 1947 Birpal Indra Singh (b. 1906)
  • References

    Bhajji State Wikipedia