Padshahi Phuli Manya Mandal

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Padshahi Phuli Manya Mandal
Awarded by
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the Maharaja of Patiala
Type Royal Family Order
Establishedc. 1918
Country Patiala State
Eligibilityat the Maharaja's pleasure
StatusDormant since 1947
Founder Bhupinder Singh
Sovereign Amarinder Singh


Padshahi Phuli Manya Mandal (or Royal Phulkian Family Order) was an order conferred as a sign of personal esteem by the Maharaja of Patiala.

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This order was instituted by Bhupinder Singh around 1918. [1] It was awarded in recognition of personal services to the household of the Maharaja of Patiala. [2] The Order consists of six classes: Knight Grand Commander, Knight Commander, Commander, Officer, Member of the Fifth Class, and Member of the Sixth Class. [1] [2]

It bore the following inscription in Gurmukhi script: Pachhmi Padshah Phooli Phali Raha Phuli Ki Bari (transl. May the House of Phul prosper for ever). [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Encyclopaedia Indica: Princely States in colonial India. Anmol Publications. 1996. p. 185. ISBN   978-81-7041-859-7.
  2. 1 2 3 McClenaghan, Tony (1996). Indian Princely Medals: A Record of the Orders, Decorations, and Medals of the Indian Princely States. Lancer Publishers. pp. 212–213. ISBN   978-1-897829-19-6.
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