The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Chimaji Sankar Rao, Pant Sachiv of Bhor

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1573352The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915) — Chimaji Sankar Rao, Pant Sachiv of BhorC. Hayavadana Rao


Chimaji Sankar Rao, Pant Sachiv of Bhor; b. 1854; Succeeded to gaddi, 1871; the Chief has the title of Pandit and Pant Sachiv, and is a first class Sardar of the Deccan. Bhor is one of the feudatories of the State of Satara and became a feudatory of the British in 1849. It was under the political control of the Collector of Satara till 1887 when it was transferred to Poona. Area of the State, about 404 square miles; population, 200,000; revenue, 3½ lakhs; enjoys a personal salute of nine guns since the Durbar of 1903. Address: Bhor, Poona. Bombay Presy, India.