Varahi, Gujarat
Varahi is a village in Santalpur taluka of Patan district of Gujarat state of India.
History
Varahi was held by the Ravnias before it was wrested by Jat holders. These Jats, originally inhabitants of
Varahi was attacked by British forces in 1812 with help and order of Peshwa's government. Varahi was defeated, and their chief Umar Khan taken prisoner and sent to Radhanpur. Afterwards, escaping from confinement, the Nawab, in 1815, confirmed him in his possessions. Varahi became British protectorate in 1819–1820. Thakor Shadad Khan died in 1847, leaving three widows, two of whom were brought to bed of sons eight months after his death. The legitimacy of the children was questioned by the next of kin ; but their proofs failed, and Umar Khan, the elder child was named chief, and his estate managed by the Political Superintendent.[2]
Varahi was under
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Bibliography
- Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Cutch, Palanpur, and Mahi Kantha. Government Central Press. 1880. pp. 331–332.
- Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Cutch, Palanpur, and Mahi Kantha. Government Central Press. 1880. pp. 329–331.
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