Danta State
Princely state of India
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The Danta State was a sovereign state that was established in 1061 and lasted until its merger with the Indian Republic in 1948.[1][2] It was located in what is now Banaskantha district of Gujarat, India.[2]
Danta State દાંતા રિયાસત | |||||||
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| 1061–1948 | |||||||
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| History | |||||||
• Established | 1061 | ||||||
| 1948 | |||||||
| Area | |||||||
| 1901 | 898.73 km2 (347.00 sq mi) | ||||||
| Population | |||||||
• 1901 | 18,000 | ||||||
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Rulers
The Maharana of Danta claims descent from Vikramaditya and belongs to the Parmar clan of Rajputs of the Agnivansh.[3] He is the head of that clan.[3] The Maharana was entitled to a dynastic salute of 9 guns, and succession to the throne of Danta followed the rule of primogeniture.[4] The Maharana had the power to try all offences and all persons, except British subjects, whose cases required the sanction of the political agent.[4] In civil cases, he exercised jurisdiction up to a value of Rs. 20,000.[4] In criminal cases, he had full powers, except that a sentence of death required the confirmation of the political agent.[4]
| Name | Reign | Note(s) | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasraji | [5] | ||
| Kedarsinhji | |||
| Jaspalji | |||
| Jagatpaji | |||
| Kanardevji | |||
| Askaranji | He gave refuge to Salim when the latter was fleeing from Akbar. When father and son reconciled, Akbar granted Askaranji the title of Maharana and sent him a robe of honour, while Salim sent him a jeweled signed ring. | [3][5] | |
| Vaghji | |||
| Jaimalji | |||
| Jethmalji | |||
| Punjaji | |||
| Man Sinhji | |||
| Gaj Sinhji | |||
| Prithvi Sinhji | |||
| Vikram Sinhji | |||
| Karan Sinhji | |||
| Ratan Sinhji | |||
| Abhai Sinhji | |||
| Man Sinhji II | |||
| Jagat Sinhji | 1800–1823 | ||
| Nahar Sinhji | 1823–1847 | ||
| Zalim Sinhji | 1847–1859 | ||
| Sardar Sinhji | 1859–1860 | ||
| Hari Sinhji | 1860–1876 | ||
| Jaswant Sinhji | 1876–1908 | ||
| Hamir Sinhji | 1908–1925 | ||
| Bhawani Sinhji | 1925–1948 | ||
| Prithviraj Sinhji | 1948–1989 | ||
| Pretender | |||
| Mahipendra Sinhji | 1989–2023 | [5][6] | |
| Riddhiraj Sinhji | 2023–present | ||
