12th century–1948 → 1892 8,907 km (3,439 sq mi) Area 8,907 km² | Established 12th century 1892 24,026 | |
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Bonai State (Odia: ବଣାଇ), was a princely state during the British Raj in what is today India. It was one of the Chota Nagpur States and had its capital at Bonaigarh, located in the present-day Sundergarh district of Odisha. It had an area of 8,907 square kilometres (3,439 sq mi) and a population of 24,026 in 1892.
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History
A legend states that Bonai was founded in the 12th century by one of four brothers belonging to the Kachwaha Rajput dynasty of Jaipur who were on a pilgrimage to Puri, another brother became the ruler of Talcher State and two others were killed.
The rulers of Bonai were Rathore Rajputs, related to the dynasties ruling in the states of Seraikela, Kharsawan and Rairakhol. On 15 April 1948 Bonai's last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union.
Rulers
Bonai State's rulers bore the title of 'Raja'.