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Natwarsinhji Bhavsinhji

1901–1979 · 20th century · Also known as Maharaja of Porbandar

Natwarsinhji Bhavsinhji was the last ruling Maharaja of Porbandar in Kathiawar, from 1908 until the state joined India in 1948. A keen cricketer, he captained the Indian team on its tour of England in 1932, the first by an official Indian side, although he stood down for the one Test match, in which C. K. Nayudu led India.

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Porbandar State

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