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Bundi State
Origins
In 1342 Rao Deva, of the Hada branch of the Chauhans, took the Bundi area from local Meena chiefs and made it his capital. The surrounding region became known as Hadoti after his clan.
Rule and society
Bundi's Raos often fought Mewar and later served the Mughals: Rao Surjan surrendered Ranthambore to Akbar in 1569, and Rao Chhatrasal was killed at Samugarh in 1658 fighting for Dara Shikoh. The neighbouring Kotah State split off in 1631. The court sponsored a distinctive school of miniature painting, and Bundi is known for its step-wells and the Taragarh fort.
Decline and legacy
Bundi suffered Maratha raids and signed a treaty with the British in 1818. It joined the United State of Rajasthan in 1948 and is now a district of Rajasthan.
Lineage
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- Bundi State was a vassal of Mughal Empire1569 CE – 1707 CE
- Kotah State split from Bundi State1631 CE
- Bundi State was a protectorate of Company rule in India1818 CE – 1858 CE
- Bundi State was a protectorate of British Raj1858 CE – 1947 CE
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