Late 18th century–1948 → 1901 932 km (360 sq mi) | Established Late 18th century 1901 11,532 | |
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Surgana State was a princely state of the Bombay Presidency during the era of the British Raj. It was the only state belonging to the Nasik Agency. Its capital was Surgana in Nashik District of present-day Maharashtra.
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Surgana State's last ruler signed the accession to join the Indian Union in March 1948.
History
Surgana State was founded towards the end of the 18th century. The territory of the state is mountainous and used to be inhabited mostly by Kunbi and Koli people. Surgana State became a British protectorate in 1818.
Rulers
The rulers of the state bore the title 'Thakur'. Surgana State's rulers belonged to the Hindu Parmar dynasty of Rajputs.
Thakurs
References
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