Dharampur State


Dharampur State was a princely state in India during the time of the British Raj. Its last ruler acceded to the Union of India 10 June 1948.

Geography

Dharampur State had an area of 1,823 km2 and fell under the Surat Agency of the Bombay Presidency.

History

Dharampur State was founded in 1262. Its capital was moved to Mandvegan in 1766 and was renamed Dharampur. On 31 Dec 1802 Dharampur became a British protectorate. The state was ruled by Sisodhyia dynasty. The rulers had the title Rana Maharana Sahib and were accorded a status of 9-gun salute by the British authorities.
that had belonged to a descendant of the royal family of Dharampur State.

Rulers

Sahibs