Chhuikhadan State, also known as Kondka, was a princely state of British India, during the period of the British Raj. Chhuikhadan town in Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district of Chhattisgarh was the capital of the state and the see of the Mahant's residence.Princely States of India which later formed part of Chhattisgarh States Agency. The state flag was a purple triangle with a coat of arms.
Chhuikhadan covered an area of , of which were cultivated, and were cultivable. There were 120 villages in 1870 with a population of 13,281. By 1941, the population had increased to 32,731.Columbia-Lippincott Gazetteer (New York: Columbia University Press, 1952) p. 389 The capital of the state was Chhuikhadan.
History
The Chiefs of Chhuikhadan were originally under the Bhonsles of Nagpur, the first Chief being Mahant Rup Das in 1750. However, after the defeat of Marathas, they were recognized by the British as feudatory chiefs in 1865 conferring the title and sanad to Mahant Laxman Das.Princely states of India: a guide to chronology and rulers by David P. Henige - 2004 - Page 48 Shrimant Mahant Rituparna Kishore Das, the last ruling chief of Chhuikhadan acceded to the Union of India on 1 February 1948.The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who by Bennett Coleman, 1948 pp:459
The princely state of Chhuikhadan was established by a followersof Baba Banda Bairagi. His follower Rup Das came from Khanda, Sonipat village. Who belonged to famous Nirmohi akhara of Khanda.In 1922 Chhuikhadan City became a municipality before independence. At India's independence on 1 January 1948, the state was merged into India. The former royal palace is still in very good condition.
Rulers
Lineage Shrimant Mahant ReignMahant Rup Das Bairagi1750–1780Mahant Tulsi Das Bairagi1780–1812Mahant Balmukund Das Bairagi1812-1845Mahant Lakshman Das Bairagi1845–1887Mahant Shyam Kishore Das1887-1896Mahant Radhaballabh Kishore Das1896-1898Mahant Digvijay Yugal Kishore Das1898-1903Mahant Bhudhar Kishore Das1903-1940Mahant Rituparna Kishore Das1940-1947Mahant Ghanshyam Kishore DasTitular RulerMahant Giriraj Kishore DasPresent Ruler
See also Eastern States Agency Chhattisgarh Division Political integration of India
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