Sawantwadi State

Last updated

Savantvadi State
1627–1948
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg
Flag
Sawantwadi State CoA.png
Coat of arms
Sawantwadi, 1880.jpg
Sawantwadi 1896
History 
• Established
1627
1948
Area
19312,396 km2 (925 sq mi)
Population
• 1931
250,589
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg Maratha Empire
Bombay State Flag of India.svg
Today part of Maharashtra, India
Savantvadi State in the Imperial Gazetteer of India Sangli-Jamkhandi map.jpg
Savantvadi State in the Imperial Gazetteer of India

Savantvadi State, also spelt Sawantwadi ruled by the Sawant Bhonsale dynasty was one of the non-salute Maratha princely states during the British Raj. It was the only state belonging to the Kolaba Agency under the Bombay Presidency, which became later part of the Deccan States Agency. [1] Its capital was at Sawantwadi, in the present-day Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra.

Contents

Sawantvadi State measured 438 square kilometers in area. According to the 1931 census, the population was 250,589. The official language of the inhabitants of the state was Marathi while the local language is Malvani [2]

History

The coast line of Sawantwadi was strategically important especially for the Europeans. The political boundaries of Sawantwadi fluctuated between the northern latitudes of 17°N and 15 °S and 73° E and the sea-coast from Masure till the mouth of the river Kolwal. The northern boundary of Sawantwadi is formed by the river Gadnadi which rises near the Ghotge ghat and meets the sea near Sarjekot.

The Sawant's, in early seventeenth century, were the feudal holders of the hereditary right Deshmukh under the rule of Adil Shahi, whom they regarded as their master. The Marathas under the legendary Shivaji and Portuguese at Goa were the other two important powers which came into contact with Sawantwadi. [3]

Mang Sawant was founder of Sawant Bhonsle dynasty.He was followed by Khem Sawant I in 1627. He was rewarded Jagir from the Bijapur's Adilshah and later made himself independent, followed by Lakham Sawant the first. It was only during the period of Lakham Sawant I that the Sawant family, with Hodawade as the headquarters, came into political prominence. [4]

After his demise, Khem Sawant II succeeded him. [5]

Khem Sawant II established his capital at Sundarwadi (now Sawantwadi), a hamlet of the village Charathe which later came to be known as Sawantwadi as the rulers were known as Sawants. He helped Mughals against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and in return got more territory from them. Khem Savant was succeeded by his son Som Sawant and ruled for only 18 months and later his brother, Lakham Sawant succeeded him. [6]

Lakham Sawant din't abide by the terms of the treaty (1659),betrayed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by joining Bijapur Sultanate. In 1660, Shivaji sent one of his earliest followers, Baji Phasalkar. He fought a drawn battle with Lakham's commander Kay Sawant.In 1662, Shivaji Maharaj defeated Lakham. [7] In the later history, Lakham Sawant was slain in battle with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Pancham Khemraj alias Bapusaheb Maharaj was crowned on 29 October 1924. In his small tenure from 1924 to 1937.

He was succeeded by his incapable son Shivramraje Bhonsale, but he being a minor at the time, Bapusaheb’s wife Parvatidevi looked after the State as a Regent. The administration of the Sawantwadi State during her regency was marked by several reforms and progress in education.Shivramraje Bhonsale converted the 18th century royal palace of Sawantwadi Royal family, into a art boutique hotel,working as a chef and receptionist there. [8]

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shivaji</span> First Chhatrapati of the Marathas (r. 1674–80)

Shivaji I was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle dynasty. Shivaji carved out his own independent kingdom from the Sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Confederacy. In 1674, he was formally crowned the Chhatrapati of his realm at Raigad Fort.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Baji Prabhu Deshpande</span> Maratha general of 17th century

Baji Prabhu Deshpande was a general of the Maratha Army. He is known for his role in the Battle of Pavan Khind at Ghod Khind, where he sacrificed his life defending Shivaji Maharaj from incoming Adil Shahi forces of Siddi Johar. He also was a landlord or Vatandar in the Maval region.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jijabai</span> Mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of the Maratha empire

Jijabai Shahaji Bhonsale , referred to as Rajmata Jijabai, was the mother of Chattrapati Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire. She was a daughter of Lakhujirao Jadhav of Sindkhed Raja.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pratapgad</span> Fort in Satara district, Maharashtra

Pratapgad is a mountain fort located in Satara district, in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra. The fort is situated 24 kilometres from the Mahabaleshwar hill station. The fort is now a popular tourist destination.

Sawantwadi, is a city located in Sawantwadi Taluka, in the state of Maharashtra in Konkan region which is in the mid-western coast of India.

Sawantwadi is a taluka in the Sindhudurg district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The taluka headquarters is Sawantwadi which has a municipal council, which is a local civic body. Sawantwadi was formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Sawantwadi, ruled by the Sawant Bhonsle dynasty

Murud is a town and a municipal council in Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Situated at a distance of 150 km (93 mi) from Mumbai, Murud is a tourist destination. The Palace of Nawab is located in Murud. The palace was built in 1885 for administration purposes. The palace is still owned by the descendants of the Nawab and is a private property.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sai Bhonsale</span> Maharani of the Maratha Empire

Saibai Bhosale was the first wife and chief consort of Chattrapati Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire. She was the mother of her husband's successor Chattrapati Sambhaji.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vyankoji Bhosale</span> Raja of Thanjavur Maratha kingdom from 1675–1684

Vyankojirajah Bhonsle or Ekojirajah I Bhonsle was the younger half-brother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and founder of Maratha rule in Thanjavur in modern day Tamil Nadu. He was the progenitor of the junior branch of the Bhonsle family which ruled Thanjavur until the formal annexation of the kingdom by the British East India Company in 1855.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shahu II of Kolhapur</span> Pretender to the Maharaja of Kolhapur

Shahu II is the 12th descendent of Shivaji and the great-grandson of Shahu I of Kolhapur and the son and heir to Shahaji II of Kolhapur. He is the current Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha from Kolhapur constituency and is a member Indian National Congress. He studied at the Bishop Cotton School, Bangalore and later on graduated from the Indore Christian College in 1967 with History, Economics and English literature. He became the ceremonial Maharaja of Kolhapur in 1962.

Sawant is the surname of a Maratha clan, found mainly in the state of Maharashtra and neighbouring states in India.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vijaydurg Fort</span> Fort located in Vijaydurg

Vijaydurg, the oldest fort on the Sindhudurg coast, was constructed during the regime of Raja Bhoja II of the Shilahar dynasty and restructured by Shivaji.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maratha titles</span> Titles used by Maratha community of India

The following list includes a brief about the titles of nobility or orders of chivalry used by the Marathas of India and by the Marathis/Konkanis in general.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pratap Singh (Raja of Satara)</span> First Raja of Satara from 1818 to 1839

Pratap Singh Bhonsale was the eighth and last Chhatrapati of the Maratha Confederacy from 1808 to 1818, when he surrendered to the British during the Third Anglo-Maratha War. He was also the Raja of Satara from 1818 until 1839, when he was replaced with Shahaji of Satara by the British.

Bhagwantgad Fort is a fort located 18 km from Malvan, in Sindhudurg district, of Maharashtra. This fort is located on the northern bank of Gad river or Kalaval creek. The fort is spread over an area of 1.5 acres and covered with dense vegetation.

Bharatgad Fort is a fort located 18 km from Malvan, in Sindhudurg district, of Maharashtra. This fort is located on the southern bank of Gad river or Kalaval creek. The fort is spread over an area of 4-5 acres and covered with mango orchard.

Rangana Fort/ Prasiddhagad is located in the Bhudargad taluka of Kolhapur district. This fort is one of the important forts in the district. This fort is located on the Sahyadri mountain ridge, on the boundary of Sindhudurg and kolhapur district

Manohargad-Mansantoshgad Fort are two adjacent forts located on the same hill but separated by a saddle. This fort is situated at Shivapur, Tal - Kudal. The forts are 33 km from Sawantwadi and the same distance from Kudal Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. The forts are situated on the hill north of the base village Shivapur.The fort is located in the proximity of the Amboli hill station.

<i>Swarajya Saudamini Tararani</i> Marathi-language historical TV series

Swarajya Saudamini Tararani is an Indian Marathi language historical TV series which aired on Sony Marathi. It starred Swarda Thigale as Tararani in lead role. It is directed by Kartik Kendhe and produced by Amol Kolhe under the banner of Jagdamb Production. It premiered from 15 November 2021 and ended on 16 July 2022 completing 221 episodes.

<i>Chhaava</i> Upcoming Hindi film by Laxman Utekar

Chhaava is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language historical epic film based on the life of Maratha Chhatrapati Sambhaji, played by Vicky Kaushal. It is an adaptation of the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant. The film is directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films. Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna co-star.

References

  1. ↑ Imperial Gazetteer of India , Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1908
  2. ↑ Great Britain India Office. The Imperial Gazetteer of India . Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1908.
  3. ↑ देसाई, शिवप्रसाद (1 February 2021). "दक्षिण कोकणवर अधिराज्य गाजवलेल्या सावंत भोसले घराण्याची कारकीर्द कौतुकास्पद". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  4. ↑ देसाई, शिवप्रसाद (1 February 2021). "दक्षिण कोकणवर अधिराज्य गाजवलेल्या सावंत भोसले घराण्याची कारकीर्द कौतुकास्पद". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  5. ↑ देसाई, शिवप्रसाद (1 February 2021). "दक्षिण कोकणवर अधिराज्य गाजवलेल्या सावंत भोसले घराण्याची कारकीर्द कौतुकास्पद". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  6. ↑ देसाई, शिवप्रसाद (1 February 2021). "दक्षिण कोकणवर अधिराज्य गाजवलेल्या सावंत भोसले घराण्याची कारकीर्द कौतुकास्पद". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  7. ↑ देसाई, शिवप्रसाद (1 February 2021). "दक्षिण कोकणवर अधिराज्य गाजवलेल्या सावंत भोसले घराण्याची कारकीर्द कौतुकास्पद". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  8. ↑ www.ETHospitalityWorld.com. "Sawantwadi Palace: India's only chefs-owned palace hotel - ET HospitalityWorld". ETHospitalityWorld.com. Retrieved 30 July 2024.

16°00′N73°45′E / 16.00°N 73.75°E / 16.00; 73.75

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.