| 词条 | Bhavnagar State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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|conventional_long_name = Bhavnagar State |common_name = Bhavnagar |native_name=भावनगर |nation = British India |subdivision = Princely State |capital = Bhavnagar |era = |year_start = 1723 |date_start = |event_start= |year_end = 1948 |date_end = |event_end= Indian independence |event1 = |date_event1 = |p1 = |s1 = Saurashtra State |flag_p1 = |flag_s1 = |image_flag = |image_coat = Bhavnagar.jpg |image_map = SaurashtraKart.jpg |image_map_caption = Location of Bhavnagar State in Saurashtra |stat_area1 =7669 |stat_year1 = 1891 |stat_pop1 = 464671 |footnotes = {{EB1911|wstitle=Bhaunagar}} }}Bhavnagar State was one of the 13-gun salute princely states of British India. It was part of Kathiawar Agency.It was in Saurashtra during the British Raj.[1] The Principality of Bhavnagar covered an area of 2,961 sq. miles and a population of 618,429 in 1941. Its last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union on 15 February 1948.[2] HistoryThe Gohil Rajput of the Suryavanshi clan faced severe competition in Marwar. It is believed that they are descendents of tribal warrior caste Garasiya from Southern Rajasthan. Around 1260 AD, they moved down to the Gujarat coast and established three capitals; Sejakpur (now Ranpur), Umrala and Sihor.[3] Sejakpur was founded in 1194. In 1722–1723, forces led by Khanthaji Kadani and Pilaji Gaekwad attempted to raid Sihor but were repelled by Maharaja Bhavsinhji Gohil. After the war Bhavsinhji realised the reason for repeated attack was the location of Sihor. In 1723, he established a new capital near Vadva village, 20 km away from Sihor, and named it Bhavnagar after himself. It was a carefully chosen strategic location because of its potential for maritime trade. Naturally, Bhavnagar became the capital of Bhavnagar State. In 1807, Bhavnagar State became a British protectorate.[4][5] The old town of Bhavnagar was a fortified town with gates leading to other important regional towns. It remained a major port for almost two centuries, trading commodities with Mozambique, Zanzibar, Singapore, and the Persian Gulf. Bhavsinhji ensured that Bhavnagar benefited from the revenue that was brought in from maritime trade, which was monopolised by Surat and Cambay. As the castle of Surat was under the control of the Sidis of Janjira, Bhavsinhji brokered an agreement with them, giving the Sidis 1.25% of the revenue by Bhavnagar port. Bhavsinhji entered into a similar agreement with the British when they took over Surat in 1856.Whilst Bhavsinhji was in power, Bhavnagar grew from a small chieftainship to a considerably important state. This was due to the addition of new territories as well as the income provided by maritime trade. Bhavsinhji's successors continued to encourage maritime trade through Bhavnagar port, recognising its importance to the state. The territory was further expanded by Bhavsinhji's grandson, Vakhatsinhji Gohil when he took possession of lands belonging to Kolis and Kathis, obtained Rajula from the Navab Saheb Ahmad Khan, and merged Ghogha Taluka into the state. In 1793, Vakhatsinhji conquered the forts of Chital and Talaja, and later conquered Mahuva, Kundla, Trapaj, Umrala and Botad. Bhavnagar remained the main port of the state, with Mahuva and Ghogha also becoming important ports. Because of the maritime trade, the state prospered compared to other states. During the late 19th century, the Bhavnagar State Railway was constructed. This made Bhavnagar the first state that was able to construct its railway system without any aid from the central government, which was mentioned in the Imperial Gazetteer. Mr Peile, a political agent, described the state as follows: "With flourishing finances and much good work in progress. Of financial matters I need say little; you have no debts, and your treasury is full."[6] Between 1870 and 1878 the state was put under joint administration, due to the fact that Prince Takhtsinhji was a minor. This period produced some notable reforms in the areas of administration, revenue collection, judiciary, the post and telegraph services, and economic policy. The ports were also modernised. The two people who were responsible for those reforms were Mr E. H. Percival of the Bombay Civil Service and Gaurishankar Udayshankar, Chief Minister of Bhavnagar State Bhavngar Boroz. In 1911, HH Maharani Nundkanvarba of Bhavnagar, was awarded the Order of the Crown of India, the highest Imperial award for women of the Empire. The former princely state of Bhavnagar was also known as Gohilwad; "Land of the Gohils" (the clan of the ruling family). Merger with the Indian Union in 1947In 1947, the Deputy Prime Minister of the newly independent Indian Union, Vallabhbhai Patel, undertook the process of unifying 565 princely states with the Union of India. The last Maharaja of Bhavnagar, Krishna Kumarasingh Bhavasingh handed over the administration of his Bombay State to the people's representative in 1948. The erstwhile royal family of Bhavnagar continues to lead an active role in the public eye as well as in business (hotels, real-estate, agriculture and ship-breaking) and is held in high regard by the population both in the city as well as areas that comprised the former princely state of Bhavanagar.[7] Rulers
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References1. ^{{cite book|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=YQdZlHJ2WTAC&pg=PA75|title=Indian Princely Medals: A Record of the Orders, Decorations, and Medals of the Indian Princely States|author=Tony McClenaghan|publisher=Lancer Publishers||page=75|year=1996}} 2. ^{{cite book|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=kWptYbzpXE8C&pg=PA26&lpg=PA26|title=Political and Administrative Integration of Princely States|author=S. N. Sadasivan|publisher=Mittal Publications|year=2005|page=26}} 3. ^{{cite web|title=History of Bhavnagar city|url=http://www.bhavnagar.com/history.asp|accessdate=15 August 2007| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20070817025546/http://bhavnagar.com/history.asp| archivedate= 17 August 2007 | deadurl= no}} 4. ^{{cite book|last=Dosábhai|first=Edalji|title=A History of Gujarat from the Earliest Period to the Present Time|publisher=United Print and General Agency|year=1894| page=177}} 5. ^Princely States of India 6. ^{{cite book | title=Poverty and un-British rule in Inda | publisher=Low Price Publications | author=Naoroji, Dadabhai | year=1990 | pages=229}} 7. ^http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/Bhavnagar-kings-sacrifice-to-feature-in-school-textbook/articleshow/10585349.cms External links
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