The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Dharampur, Maharana of; H.H. Maharana Shri Mohandevji Narandevji

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1579060The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915) — Dharampur, Maharana of; H.H. Maharana Shri Mohandevji NarandevjiC. Hayavadana Rao


Dharampur, (originally known as Ramnagar), Maharana of; H.H. Maharana Shri Mohandevji Narandevji; Claims to belong to the Solar race of Udaipur; b. 1863; succeeded to gaddi, 1891. Under the terms of the treaty of Cassein entered into between the Mahrattas and the British Government, the Claims of the Mahrattas on the revenues of the State were conceded to the British and the State now pays a tribute of Rs. 9000 to the Government. Area of the State, 704 square miles; population, about 100,000. The Raja is entitled to a salute of 9 guns. Address: Dharampur, Bombay Presy, India.