Koli Princely State Of Shevdivadar

Princely State Of Shevdivadar
Rana Saheb Khusal Singh Ji
Caste
Koli

Subcaste
Khasia

Title
Rana

State
Shevdivadar

Area
1.5 Sq Mile

Village
1

Population
177 (1901)

Annual Revenue
1,100 Rupees (1903-4)


The Princely State of Shevdivadar was amongst the  native states during the rule of the British Empire in India. During the early 19th century, the region was assigned as one of the princely states of India under the indirect rule of the British administration. The territory covered a total area of 1.5 sq miles and comprised of a total population of 177 in the year 1901. The territory was located in south central Kathiawar and included around 1 village.

History of Princely State of Shevdivadar
The Khasia Kolis were the ruling family of the princely state of Shevdivadar. The native ruler of the princely state held the title of Rana.The Rana of Shevdivadar state exercised limited civil and criminal jurisdiction, which was subject to the general restrictions related to capital offenses. 

Administration of Princely State of Shevdivadar
The Princely State of Shevdivadar was under the administrative control of the Baroda Agency, which was a sub division of Western India States Agency. Later the state became a part of the modern state of Gujarat, India. It was also incorporated as a part of the Western Kathiawar Agency. The native state paid annual tribute to the princely state of Junagadh.

Accession of Princely State of Shevdivadar
When the country achieved independence after the political withdrawal of the British Government of India on 15th August 1947, the nation was divided between India and Pakistan. The native rulers of the princely states of India were given the option of acceding to either the Union of India or the Dominion of Pakistan. The native Thakor of the princely state of Shevdivadar decided to accede his state to the newly formed Union of India. At present, the region is incorporated as a part of the modern Indian state in Gujarat state.

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Mr. Prem ji Mahour Koli Palwal, Hariyana