The Hadol is a village and former non-salute princely state in Gujarat, Western India.[1]

હડોલ
StatusAnnexed in India
CapitalHadol
Common languages
Ethnic groups
Religion
Demonym(s)Koli people
• Dynasty
Makwana
• Ruling family ethnicity
Koli
Area
• Total
69.93 km2 (27.00 sq mi)
Today part ofGujarat, India

History

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The Sixth Class princely state and taluka, covering 27 sq mi (70 km2) Mahi Kantha, was ruled by Kshatriya Makwana Koli.[2] Hadol, Vakhat Sinh, Makwana Koli by caste, is the present Talukdar. He pays a tribute of Rs. 1,025-2-9 to the Gaekwad of Baroda and Rs 218 to the Idar State as Khichdi Hakka. The Talukdar is ranked among sixth class chiefs, so he enjoys civil and criminal powers as the Talukdar of Hadol. Residence - Hara, Mahi Kantha Agency: Bombay Presidency. Chieftains, who were 'non-jurisdictional' talukdars, the state being within the jurisdiction of Gadhwara thana.[3][4]

In 1901, it comprised the nineteen villages, with a combined population of 2,665, yielding 3,983 Rupees state revenue (1903-1904, half from land), paying double tribute: 113 Rupees to the Gaikwar Baroda State and 41 to the Idar State.[5]

References

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  1. ^ The Imperial Gazetteer of India: Mahbūbābād to Morādābād. New Delhi, India, Asia: Today & Tomorrow's Printers & Publishers. 1972. pp. 13: Hadol: ruled by Koli chieftains of Makwana clan.
  2. ^ The Hind Rajasthan, Or, The Annals of the Native States of India. New Delhi, India, Asia: Usha Publications. 1985. pp. 122–123.
  3. ^ Imperial Gazetteer of India: Provincial Series. New Delhi, India: Usha Publications. 1985. pp. 432: Hadol: ruled by Koli caste chieftain.
  4. ^ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Cutch, Palanpur, and Mahi Kantha. Printed at the Government Central Press. 1880.
  5. ^ https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V17_019.gif Imperial Gazetteer
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