The Danta State was a sovereign state that was established in 1061 and lasted until its merger with the Indian Republic in 1948. It was located in what is now Banaskantha district of Gujarat, India.
Rulers The Maharana of Danta claims descent from Vikramaditya and belongs to the Parmar clan of Rajputs of the Agnivansh. He is the head of that clan. The Maharana was entitled to a dynastic salute of 9 guns, and succession to the throne of Danta followed the rule of primogeniture. The Maharana had the power to try all offences and all persons, except British subjects, whose cases required the sanction of the political agent. In civil cases, he exercised jurisdiction up to a value of Rs. 20,000. In criminal cases, he had full powers, except that a sentence of death required the confirmation of the political agent. Name ReignNote(s)Reference(s)JasrajiKedarsinhji Jaspalji JagatpajiKanardevjiAskaranji He gave refuge to Salim when the latter was fleeing from Akbar. When father and son reconciled, Akbar granted Askaranji the title of Maharana and sent him a robe of honour, while Salim sent him a jeweled signed ring.Vaghji Jaimalji Jethmalji Punjaji Man Sinhji Gaj Sinhji Prithvi Sinhji Vikram Sinhji Karan Sinhji Ratan Sinhji Abhai Sinhji Man Sinhji II Jagat Sinhji 1800–1823 Nahar Sinhji 1823–1847 Zalim Sinhji 1847–1859 Sardar Sinhji 1859–1860 Hari Sinhji 1860–1876 Jaswant Sinhji 1876–1908 Hamir Sinhji 1908–1925 Bhawani Sinhji 1925–1948 Prithviraj Sinhji 1948–1989Pretender Mahipendra Sinhji 1989–2023 Riddhiraj Sinhji 2023–present
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