Gohil
Bhavnagar
Founded by Bhavsinhji in 1723; a leading maritime power and first state to join the Indian Union.
- Ruler’s title
- Maharaja
- Standing
- 13-gun salute state
- Region
- Saurashtra
- Founded
- Founded by Bhavsinhji, 1723
- After 1947
- Merged into the United State of Saurashtra, 15 February 1948
The account
The leading Gohil state and a maritime power; its Maharaja Krishnakumar Sinhji was the first ruler in India to hand his state to the new Republic. In the famine of 1825 Vajesinhji sent eleven ships abroad for grain; the state later opened the first Anglo-Vernacular school in Kathiawar.
Territorial Holdings
Bhavnagar Gohil Shakha & Bhayati Estates
Hereditary cadet estates (Bhayat) and prominent settlement villages historically granted to or affiliated with this seat.
Pachhegam
Ratanpur
Avania
Khokhra
Bhandaria
Koliyak
Hathab
Alang
Trapaj
Vartej
Sihor