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Nandgaon State

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Nandgaon State
Vassal State of Maratha Empire (1765–1865)
Princely State of British India (1865–1948)
1765–1948
Flag of Nandgaon =
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Nandgaon State in the Imperial Gazetteer of India
Capital• Pandadah (1765-1835)
Rajnandgaon (1835-1948)
Area 
• 1881[1]
2,344 km2 (905 sq mi)
Population 
• 1881[1]
164,339
Historical era-
• Established
1765
1948
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Maratha Empire
India
Today part ofRajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh)

Nandgaon State (Hindi: नांदगाँव), also known as Raj Nandgaon, was one of the princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. Nandgaon State, in present-day Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh, was the only town of the state and the seat of the ruler's residence. The state was founded by Mahant Prahlad Das Bairagi in 1765 A.D. Nanadgaon State was ruled by Vaishnav Brahmins (Bairagi Brahmins).

Postage stamp of Nandgaon State

History

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The Foundation of the Estate of Nandgaon hails back to Prahlad Das, a Shawl Merchant who in the 18th century had Migrated from the Punjab region. When he settled in Ratanpur the Area was Ruled by the Bhonsle Clan of Marathas.

Prahlad Das Belonged the Bairagi sect whose members practised strict celibacy. The word Bairagi is derived from the Sanskrit Vairagya, Meaning Freedom From Passions. Succession was ensured by Chosen Disciples, Chela, Who became Mahants and Inherited all the possessions of their predecessor. Prahlad Das became wealthy and after his death his disciple Hari Das was given power and influence by the local Maratha ruler who Promoted him as his Rajguru (Spiritual Advisor).

Lineage
Mahant (Raja Bahadur) Reign
Mahant Prahlad Das 1765-1797
Mahant Hari Das 1797-1812
Mahant Ram Das 1897-1812
Mahant Raghubar Das 1812-1819
Mahant Himanchal Das 1819-1832
Mahant Moujiram Das 1832-1862
Mahant Ghanaram Das 1862-1865
Mahant Raja Ghasi Das 1865-1883
Mahant Raja Balram Das
(Raja Bahadur)
1883-1897
Mahant Raja Rajendra Das 1897-1912
Mahant Raja Sarveshwar Das 1913-1940
Mahant Raja Digvijay Das 1940-1947

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Smith, George (1882). "The Geography of British India, Political & Physical".