Baudh State

Baudh State, also known as Boudh State, was one of the princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. It was recognized as a state in 1874[1] and had its capital in Boudh town. Its last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union on 1 January 1948.

Baudh State
ବୌଦ୍ଧ
Princely State of British India
1874–1948
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Baudh State in the Imperial Gazetteer of India
Area 
• 1921
3,274 km2 (1,264 sq mi)
Population 
• 1921
130,103
History 
• Established
1874
• Accession to the Union of India
1948
Succeeded by
India
Baudh Princely State

History

Baudh was one among the 26 Feudatory States of Orissa. According to legend the state originated in a preexisting state that had been founded centuries before by a Brahmin who adopted as successor a nephew of the Raja of Keonjhar.[2]

The formerly princely state's territory is now within Boudh District.

Rulers of Baudh

The Rajas of the princely state were:

  • 1874-1879 Pitamber Deo
  • 1879-1913 Jogendra Deo
  • 1913-1947 Narayan Prasad Deo
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See also

References
  1. Princely States of India A-J
  2. Malleson, G. B. An historical sketch of the native states of India, London 1875, Reprint Delhi 1984

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