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'''Samthar State''' was a ] in India during the ].<ref>{{Cite book |url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.97056 |title=Memoranda On The Indian States 1939 (Page_82) |publisher=Published by the Manager of Publications, Delhi. |year=1939 |location=India |pages=82 |language=en}}</ref> The state was administered as part of the ] of ]. The state was ruled by the ] clan of the ]s<ref>{{Cite book |last=Gupta |first=Ishwar Dayal |url=https://www.exoticindiaart.com/book/details/history-of-samthar-state-uah938/ |title=History of Samthar State |date=1998 |publisher=Publication, Radha. |language=hi}}</ref> and was entitled to a 13 ].<ref>{{Cite book |url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.97056 |title=Memoranda On The Indian States 1939 (Page_81 & 82) |publisher=Published by the Manager of Publications, Delhi. |year=1939 |location=India |pages=82 |language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Reed |first=Sir Stanley |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NqkSAAAAIAAJ&q=Samthar+State+gurjar |title=Indian and Pakistan Year Book and Who's who |date=1938 |publisher=Bennett, Coleman. |language=en}}</ref> Its capital, known then as ], is located in a level plain in the ] region crossed by the ] and the ] Rivers. '''Samthar State''' was a ] established in 1735 by Ranjit Singh in India during the ].<ref>{{Cite book |url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.97056 |title=Memoranda On The Indian States 1939 (Page_82) |date=1939 |publisher=Published by the Manager of Publications, Delhi. |year=1939 |location=India |pages=82 |language=en}}</ref> The state was administered as part of the ] of ]. The state was ruled by Badgujar clan of Rajputs and was entitled to a 13 ].<ref>{{Cite book |url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.97056 |title=Memoranda On The Indian States 1939 (Page_81 & 82) |date=1939 |publisher=Published by the Manager of Publications, Delhi. |year=1939 |location=India |pages=82 |language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Reed |first=Sir Stanley |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NqkSAAAAIAAJ&q=Samthar+State+gurjar |title=Indian and Pakistan Year Book and Who's who |date=1938 |publisher=Bennett, Coleman. |language=en}}</ref> Its capital, known then as ], is located in a level plain in the ] region crossed by the ] and the ] Rivers.


==History== ==History==


The Samthar state of the ] dates back to the 18th century. Established in 1735 by Ranjit Singh l also known as Indrajit in India during the British Raj, Samthar was one of the chiefdoms under the ruler of Datia State, Indrajit. Naune Shah Gurjar, a prominent figure in the region, was among the chiefs who pledged their allegiance to Indrajit, and his son, Madan Singh, was awarded the title Rajdhar and the governorship of Samthar fort by Indrajit.<ref name=ig/> The Samthar state of the badgujar dynasty dates back to the 18th century. Established in 1735 by Ranjit Singh l also known as Indrajit in India during the British Raj, Samthar was one of the chiefdoms under the ruler of Datia State, Indrajit. Naune Shah, a prominent figure in the region, was among the chiefs who pledged their allegiance to Indrajit, and his son, Madan Singh, was awarded the title Rajdhar and the governorship of Samthar fort by Indrajit. <ref name=ig/>


Madan Singh's son, Devi Singh, was later given a ] of five villages, a testament to their loyalty and service to the ]. However, it was Devi Singh’s son, Ranjit Singh, who truly left a mark in the annals of Indian history. In 1760, during the troubled times of the ] invasion, Ranjit Singh proclaimed his state's independence and was acknowledged as a Raja by the ].<ref name="ig">{{Cite web |title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 22, page 24 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library |url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V22_030.gif |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=dsal.uchicago.edu}}</ref> In 1817 Samthar was recognized as a state by the ] Madan Singh's son, Devi, was later given a ] of five villages, a testament to their loyalty and service to the ]. However, it was Devi's son, Ranjit Singh, who truly left a mark in the annals of Indian history. In 1760, during the troubled times of the ] invasion, Ranjit Singh proclaimed his state's independence and was acknowledged as a Raja by the ].<ref name="ig">{{Cite web |title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 22, page 24 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library |url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V22_030.gif |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=dsal.uchicago.edu}}</ref> In 1817 Samthar was recognized as a state by the ]
.<ref name="Lethbridge2005">{{cite book |author=Sir Roper Lethbridge |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7iOsNUZ2MXgC&pg=PA475 |title=The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated of the Indian Empire |publisher=Aakar Books |year=2005 |isbn=978-81-87879-54-1 |pages=475–}}</ref> They received a ] of adoption in 1862. In 1884 the state had to cede some territories for the construction of the Betwa Canal. This was a significant milestone in the history of ''Samthar state'', as it marked the beginning of a new era of growth and development.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Rp92JkMbiaIC&dq=samthar+state+to+their+loyalty+and+service+to+the+Datia+State.&pg=PA55 |title=Memoranda on Native States in India, Together with a List of Independent Ruling Chiefs, Chiefs of Frontier States, and Other Notables with Their Proper Forms of Address (Page_55) |publisher=Superintendent Government Print., India |year=1911 |pages=55 |language=en}}</ref> <ref name="Lethbridge2005">{{cite book |author=Sir Roper Lethbridge |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7iOsNUZ2MXgC&pg=PA475 |title=The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated of the Indian Empire |publisher=Aakar Books |year=2005 |isbn=978-81-87879-54-1 |pages=475–}}</ref>.They received a ] of adoption in 1862. In 1884 the state had to cede some territories for the construction of the Betwa Canal. This was a significant milestone in the history of ''Samthar state'', as it marked the beginning of a new era of growth and development. <ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Rp92JkMbiaIC&dq=samthar+state+to+their+loyalty+and+service+to+the+Datia+State.&pg=PA55 |title=Memoranda on Native States in India, Together with a List of Independent Ruling Chiefs, Chiefs of Frontier States, and Other Notables with Their Proper Forms of Address (Page_55) |date=1911 |publisher=Superintendent Government Print., India |year=1911 |pages=55 |language=en}}</ref>


Over time, Samthar state continued to thrive, and it was recognized as a state by the British. This recognition not only solidified their status but also provided them with the necessary resources and support needed to further develop their state.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Rahi |first=Javaid |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KI1pEAAAQBAJ&dq=Samthar+State+gurjar&pg=PA594 |title=The Gujjars Vol: 01 and 02 Edited by Dr. Javaid Rahi (Page_594) |publisher=Jammu and Kashmir Acacademy of Art, Culture , Languages , Jammu |year=2012 |edition=Volumes (1 and 2) |location= |pages=594 |language=en}}</ref> The Samthar state stands as a proud testament to the resilience and perseverance of its people, who have fought tirelessly to preserve their rich cultural heritage. Their story is a reminder of the importance of unity and determination in the face of adversity, and their legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Lethbridge |first=Sir Roper |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7iOsNUZ2MXgC&dq=samthar+gujjar+state&pg=PA475 |title=The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated of the Indian Empire (Page 475) |publisher=Aakar Books |year=2005 |isbn=978-81-87879-54-1 |pages=475 |language=en}}</ref> Over time, Samthar state continued to thrive, and it was recognized as a state by the British. This recognition not only solidified their status but also provided them with the necessary resources and support needed to further develop their state.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Rahi |first=Javaid |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KI1pEAAAQBAJ&dq=Samthar+State+gurjar&pg=PA594 |title=The Gujjars Vol: 01 and 02 Edited by Dr. Javaid Rahi (Page_594) |publisher=Jammu and Kashmir Acacademy of Art, Culture , Languages , Jammu |year=2012 |edition=Volumes (1 and 2) |location= |pages=594 |language=en}}</ref> The Samthar state stands as a proud testament to the resilience and perseverance of its people, who have fought tirelessly to preserve their rich cultural heritage. Their story is a reminder of the importance of unity and determination in the face of adversity, and their legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Lethbridge |first=Sir Roper |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7iOsNUZ2MXgC&dq=samthar+gujjar+state&pg=PA475 |title=The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated of the Indian Empire (Page 475) |publisher=Aakar Books |year=2005 |isbn=978-81-87879-54-1 |pages=475 |language=en}}</ref>
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== Rulers == == Rulers ==


The list of rulers of Samthar state is following as:<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gANt-dn7O98C&q=samthar+gujjar+state |title=Memoranda on the Indian States, 1940 (corrected Up to the 1st January 1940). (Page_82) |publisher=Manager of Publications |year=1940 |pages=82 |language=en}}</ref> The list of rulers of Samthar state is following as:<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gANt-dn7O98C&q=samthar+gujjar+state |title=Memoranda on the Indian States, 1940 (corrected Up to the 1st January 1940). (Page_82) |date=1940 |publisher=Manager of Publications |year=1940 |pages=82 |language=en}}</ref>


* Raja Ranjit Singh GURJAR (1735–1745) * ''Raja Ranjit Singh 1735_1745''
* Raja Madan Singh GURJAR (1745–1780) * ''Raja Madan Singh 1745_1780''
* Raja Vishnu Singh GURJAR (1780–1805) * ''Raja Vishnu Singh 1780_1805''
* Raja Devi Singh GURJAR (1805–1815) * ''Raja Devi Singh 1805_1815''
* Maharaja Ranjit Singh ll GURJAR (1815–1827) * ''Ranjit Singh ll 1815_1827''
* Maharaja Ranjit Singh lll GURJAR (1827–1850) * ''Ranjit Singh lll 1827_1850''
* Maharaja Hinduput Singh GURJAR (1850–1865) * ''Raja Hinduput Singh 1850_1865''
* ] GURJAR (1865−1896) * ''Raja ] 1865_1896''
* ] GURJAR (1896−1935) * ''Raja ] 1896_1935''
* ] GURJAR (1935−1950) * ''] 1935_1950''


Eldest son of the last Maharaja of Samthar State ], ] was elected to Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly for 7 times from ], He had also served as the Home Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He was also the Maternal Uncle of ] aka Raja Bhaiyya of ]. Eldest son of the last Maharaja of Samthar State Maharaja Radha Charan Singh, Raja ] was elected to Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly for 7 times from ]. He was also the Maternal Uncle of ] aka Raja Bhaiyya of ].


==See also== ==See also==

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Princely state of India

Samthar State
Princely state of British India
1735–1950
Coat of arms of Samthar Coat of arms
Area 
• 1901461 km (178 sq mi)
Population 
• 1901 33,472
History 
• Established 1735
• Accession to the Union of India 1950
Preceded by Succeeded by
Maratha Empire
India

Samthar State was a princely state established in 1735 by Ranjit Singh in India during the British Raj. The state was administered as part of the Bundelkhand Agency of Central India. The state was ruled by Badgujar clan of Rajputs and was entitled to a 13 gun salute. Its capital, known then as Samshergarh, is located in a level plain in the Bundelkhand region crossed by the Pahuj and the Betwa Rivers.

History

The Samthar state of the badgujar dynasty dates back to the 18th century. Established in 1735 by Ranjit Singh l also known as Indrajit in India during the British Raj, Samthar was one of the chiefdoms under the ruler of Datia State, Indrajit. Naune Shah, a prominent figure in the region, was among the chiefs who pledged their allegiance to Indrajit, and his son, Madan Singh, was awarded the title Rajdhar and the governorship of Samthar fort by Indrajit.

Madan Singh's son, Devi, was later given a Jagir of five villages, a testament to their loyalty and service to the Datia State. However, it was Devi's son, Ranjit Singh, who truly left a mark in the annals of Indian history. In 1760, during the troubled times of the Maratha invasion, Ranjit Singh proclaimed his state's independence and was acknowledged as a Raja by the Marathas. In 1817 Samthar was recognized as a state by the British .They received a sanad of adoption in 1862. In 1884 the state had to cede some territories for the construction of the Betwa Canal. This was a significant milestone in the history of Samthar state, as it marked the beginning of a new era of growth and development.

Over time, Samthar state continued to thrive, and it was recognized as a state by the British. This recognition not only solidified their status but also provided them with the necessary resources and support needed to further develop their state. The Samthar state stands as a proud testament to the resilience and perseverance of its people, who have fought tirelessly to preserve their rich cultural heritage. Their story is a reminder of the importance of unity and determination in the face of adversity, and their legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

Rulers

The list of rulers of Samthar state is following as:

  • Raja Ranjit Singh 1735_1745
  • Raja Madan Singh 1745_1780
  • Raja Vishnu Singh 1780_1805
  • Raja Devi Singh 1805_1815
  • Ranjit Singh ll 1815_1827
  • Ranjit Singh lll 1827_1850
  • Raja Hinduput Singh 1850_1865
  • Raja Chhatar Singh Deo 1865_1896
  • Raja Bir Singh Judeo 1896_1935
  • Radha Charan Singh 1935_1950

Eldest son of the last Maharaja of Samthar State Maharaja Radha Charan Singh, Raja Ranjeet Singh Judeo was elected to Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly for 7 times from Garautha Assembly constituency. He was also the Maternal Uncle of Raghuraj Pratap Singh aka Raja Bhaiyya of Bhadri (estate).

See also

References

  1. Memoranda On The Indian States 1939 (Page_82). India: Published by the Manager of Publications, Delhi. 1939. p. 82.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. Memoranda On The Indian States 1939 (Page_81 & 82). India: Published by the Manager of Publications, Delhi. 1939. p. 82.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. Reed, Sir Stanley (1938). Indian and Pakistan Year Book and Who's who. Bennett, Coleman.
  4. ^ "Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 22, page 24 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library". dsal.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  5. Sir Roper Lethbridge (2005). The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated of the Indian Empire. Aakar Books. pp. 475–. ISBN 978-81-87879-54-1.
  6. Memoranda on Native States in India, Together with a List of Independent Ruling Chiefs, Chiefs of Frontier States, and Other Notables with Their Proper Forms of Address (Page_55). Superintendent Government Print., India. 1911. p. 55.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  7. Rahi, Javaid (2012). The Gujjars Vol: 01 and 02 Edited by Dr. Javaid Rahi (Page_594) (Volumes (1 and 2) ed.). Jammu and Kashmir Acacademy of Art, Culture , Languages , Jammu. p. 594.
  8. Lethbridge, Sir Roper (2005). The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated of the Indian Empire (Page 475). Aakar Books. p. 475. ISBN 978-81-87879-54-1.
  9. Memoranda on the Indian States, 1940 (corrected Up to the 1st January 1940). (Page_82). Manager of Publications. 1940. p. 82.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
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