Chauhan (Khichi)

Devgadh Baria

9-gun Chauhan principality in Rewa Kantha nestled between hills and dense forests.

Ruler’s title
Maharaol
Standing
9-gun salute state
Region
East Gujarat (Rewa Kantha)
Founded
15th/16th century by Rawal Dungarsinhji of Pavagadh lineage
After 1947
Merged into Bombay State, 1948; became part of Gujarat State on 1 May 1960

The account

Founded by Rawal Dungarsinhji, brother of the founder of Chhota Udepur, in the densely wooded highlands of eastern Gujarat. Its rulers defended the borders and fostered modern governance in the 20th century.

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Territorial Holdings

Devgadh Baria Khichi Chauhan Estates

Hereditary cadet estates (Bhayat) and prominent settlement villages historically granted to or affiliated with this seat.

Sagtala
Rajgadh
Piplod
Randhikpur
Limdi
Dhanpur