State

United State of Greater Rajasthan

1949–1950 · 20th century · Also known as Greater Rajasthan

The United State of Greater Rajasthan was a union of former princely states formed on 30 March 1949 by merging the United State of Rajasthan with Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer. Jaipur became its capital, Man Singh II of Jaipur its Rajpramukh and the Maharana of Udaipur its Maharajpramukh. After the Matsya Union joined in May 1949, it became the Indian state of Rajasthan in 1950.

United State of Greater Rajasthan
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Udaipur StateDeclineUnited State of RajasthanFoundation, Governance, Summary

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Udaipur StateJaipur StateJaisalmer StateJodhpur StateBikaner StateUnited State of Rajasthan

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