Baudh State

Baudh State, also known as Boudh State, was one of the princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. It was recognized as a state in 1874[1] and had its capital in Boudh town. Its last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union on 1 January 1948.

Baudh State
ବୌଦ୍ଧ
Princely State of British India
1874–1948
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Baudh State in the Imperial Gazetteer of India
Area 
• 1921
3,274 km2 (1,264 sq mi)
Population 
• 1921
130,103
History 
• Established
1874
1948
Succeeded by
India
Baudh Princely State

History

Baudh was one among the 26 Feudatory States of Orissa. According to legend the state originated in a preexisting state that had been founded centuries before by a Brahmin who adopted as successor a nephew of the Raja of Keonjhar.[2]

The formerly princely state's territory is now within Boudh District.

Rulers of Baudh

The Rajas of the princely state were:

  • 1874-1879 Pitamber Deo
  • 1879-1913 Jogendra Deo
  • 1913-1947 Narayan Prasad Deo

See also

References
  1. Princely States of India A-J
  2. Malleson, G. B. An historical sketch of the native states of India, London 1875, Reprint Delhi 1984

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