The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Cutch, His Highness Sir Mahadur Shri Sarvai Khengarji Bahadur Mirza Raja

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1574315The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915) — Cutch, His Highness Sir Mahadur Shri Sarvai Khengarji Bahadur Mirza RajaC. Hayavadana Rao


Cutch, His Highness Sir Mahadur Shri Sarvai Khengarji Bahadur Mirza Raja, G.C.I.E., Rao of; b. 1866: Succeeded to title, 1867; S. of Maharao Pragmalji, G.C.S.I.; area of the state, 7,616 square miles; population, about 500,000; revenue, 20 lakhs. The State has 8 towns and 937 villages. Owing to internal disorder consequent to the death of the ruler, the British Govt. had to interfere in 1878, depose Rao Bhadmal II and place his minor son on the gaddi. The present ruler was admitted into the council of Administration, 1882; invested with full powers, 1884; hereditary title of Sawai Bahadur conferred, 1885; has founded a Sanskrit School and has named it after his mother, and the Ferguson Library and Museum at Bhuj. Heir, Vijiarajji, b. 1885. Address: Cutch, Bombay Presy.