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26-665: The Ghorpade Dynasty, notable for its origins in the Maratha military leadership and connections to the Sisodia Rajput lineage, are descendents of the Sisodia Rajputs of Chittor, the Bhonsales. The Ghorpade Dynasty ascended after the Battle of Khelna during the 15th century. During the battle, Karnasinh Bhosale, a Maratha commander, tied a rope to his pet monitor lizard, named Yaswanthi, to scale

52-541: A matter for each ruler of a state to decide whether to accede to India or Pakistan, independence for princely states ruled out—they would join either India or Pakistan. A standard form was used: Instrument of Accession of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whereas, the Indian Independence Act, 1947, provides that as from the fifteenth day of August, 1947, there shall be set up an independent Dominion known as INDIA, and that

78-624: A precedent for modern governance in the region. Memorials, museums, and cultural trusts continue to preserve and celebrate the heritage of the Ghorpade Dynasty, making it an integral part of South-Central India's historical narrative. Mudhol State Mudhol State was a princely state during the British Raj . The rulers were from the Ghorpade Dynasty of the Marathas . It was one of

104-563: A ruler of a princely state could accede his kingdom into the 'Federation of India'. The federation concept was initially opposed by the Indian princes, but it is believed that they came around to its acceptance by the beginning of World War II. In 1947, the British finalised their plans for leaving India , and the question of the future of the princely states was a conundrum for them. As they were not British possessions , they could not be partitioned by

130-604: Is made between the Governor-General and the Ruler of this State whereby any functions in relation to the administration in this State of any law of the Dominion Legislature shall be exercised by the Ruler of this State, then any such agreement shall be deemed to form part of this Instrument and shall be construed and have effect accordingly. 5. The terms of this my Instrument of Accession shall not be varied by any amendment of

156-502: The 1901 census, the population was 63,001, with the population of the town itself at 8,359 in that year. The Mudhol jagir (estate) was founded ca 1400. Ruled by the Maratha Ghorpade Dynasty . In 1670, Mudhol estate became a state. It became a British protectorate in 1819. The state flag, called 'Bavuta', was a triangular tricolour of horizontal bands, in order from the top: white, black and green. All colour bands came to

182-584: The Act or of the Indian Independence Act, 1947, unless such amendment is accepted by me by an Instrument supplementary to this Instrument. 6. Nothing in this Instrument shall empower the Dominion Legislature to make any law for this State authorising the compulsory acquisition of land for any purpose, but I hereby undertake that should the Dominion for the purposes of a Dominion law which applies in this State deem it necessary to acquire any land, I will at their request acquire

208-630: The British Raj. These were not parts of British India , having never become possessions of the British Crown , but were tied to the Crown by various treaties and were under the suzerainty of the Crown. British India and the princely states were together referred to as the "Indian Empire", commonly called "India". The Government of India Act 1935 introduced the concept of the Instrument of Accession, wherein

234-503: The British between the new sovereign dominions of India and Pakistan. The Indian Independence Act 1947 provided that the suzerainty of the British Crown over the princely states would simply be terminated, effective 15 August 1947. That would leave the princely states completely independent, even though many of them had been dependent on the Government of India for defence, finance, and other infrastructure. With independence, it would then be

260-614: The Ghorpade rulers encouraged the development of local industries, particularly textiles in Ichalkaranji, which is now known as the Manchester of Maharashtra. They played a pivotal role in establishing cooperative societies to support agriculture and industry, thus improving the local economy and standard of living. The Ghorpade dynasty maintained strategic alliances with other major Maratha clans and intermarried with prominent families, including

286-719: The Government of India Act, 1935, shall, with such omissions, additions, adaptations and modification as the Governor-General may by order specify be applicable to the Dominion of India; And whereas the Government of India Act, 1935, as so adapted by the Governor-General provides that an Indian State may accede to the Dominion of India by an Instrument of Accession executed by the Ruler thereof: Now therefore I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruler of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in

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312-690: The Mudhol State is credited with reviving the Mudhol hound. He noticed local tribal people using these hounds for hunting. Using selective breeding, he was able to restore the royal Mudhol hound. On a visit to England in the early 1900s, the Maharaja of Mudhol State presented King George V a pair of hounds, which popularized the Mudhol hound breed. 16°19′50″N 75°19′20″E  /  16.33056°N 75.32222°E  / 16.33056; 75.32222 Instrument of Accession The Instrument of Accession

338-552: The Peshwas. These alliances bolstered their political and military standing in the region, helping them to navigate the complexities of Maratha politics and maintain autonomy against the backdrop of the Mughal Empire and later the British Raj. Today, the legacy of the Ghorpade Dynasty is evident in the continued prosperity and cultural diversity of their former territories. The dynasty's commitment to public welfare and development has set

364-630: The State is to be construed as including a reference to my heirs and successors. Given under my hand this. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .day of August, Nineteen hundred and forty-seven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I do hereby accept this Instrument of Accession. Dated this. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .day of August, Nineteen hundred and forty-seven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Governor-General of India) The Instrument of Accession

390-403: The continuance of my sovereignty in and over this State, or, save as provided by or under this Instrument, the exercise of any powers, authority and rights now enjoyed by me as Ruler of this state or the validity of any law at present in force in this State. 9. I hereby declare that I execute this Instrument on behalf of this State and that any reference in this Instrument to me or to the Ruler of

416-409: The enlightened approach to governance that characterized the dynasty's rule. The Ghorpade dynasty was also a significant patron of the arts and culture, promoting traditional Marathi culture while fostering developments in classical music, dance, and the fine arts. Their patronage extended to building temples, supporting festivals, and providing scholarships for students to study abroad. Economically,

442-475: The exercise of my sovereignty in and over my said State Do hereby execute this my Instrument of Accession and 1. I hereby declare that I accede to the Dominion of India with the intent that the Governor-General of India, the Dominion Legislature, the Federal Court and any other Dominion authority established for the purposes of the Dominion shall, by virtue of this my Instrument of Accession but subject always to

468-637: The former states of the Southern Maratha Country and its capital was the city of Mudhol in present-day Bagalkote District of Karnataka State in India . The last ruler was HH Shrimant Raja Bhairavsinhrao Malojirao Ghorpade II. Mudhol acceded to the Dominion of India on 8 March 1948, and is currently a part of Karnataka state . Covering an area of 508 km (196 sq mi), Mudhol State enjoyed revenue estimated at £20,000 in 1901. According to

494-547: The land at their expense or if the land belongs to me transfer it to them on such terms as may be agreed, or, in default of agreement, determined by an arbitrator to be appointed by the Chief Justice of India. 7. Nothing in this Instrument shall be deemed to commit me in any way to acceptance of any future constitution of India or to fetter my discretion to enter into arrangements with the Government of India under any such future constitution. 8. Nothing in this Instrument affects

520-484: The obligation of ensuring that due effect is given to the provisions of the Act within this state so far as they are applicable therein by virtue of this my Instrument of Accession. 3. I accept the matters specified in the Schedule hereto as the matters with respect to which the Dominion Legislature may make laws for this State. 4. I hereby declare that I accede to the Dominion of India, on the assurance that if an agreement

546-561: The point in the fly. Mudhol State was one of the 9- gun salute states of British India , under the summit of Niranjan. Mudhol State's last king, HH Shrimant Raja Bhairavsinhrao Malojirao Ghorpade II, born 15 October 1929 and succeeded to the throne on 9 November 1937, was the 23rd Raja of Mudhol. He signed the accession to join the Indian Union on 8 March 1948. He died in 1984 in a car accident. (b. 1970 – Current Ruler) Shrimant Rajesaheb Malojirao Ghorpade of Mudhol (1884–1937) of

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572-436: The royal families that would later govern the princely states of Mudhol and Sandur , along with the jagirs of Dattawad, Gajendragad , Ichalkaranji , and Kapshi , which were crucial in shaping the historical landscape of South-Central India. The territories under Ghorpade rule were known for their progressive policies, particularly in areas such as education, social reform, and economic development. These initiatives reflect

598-457: The terms thereof, and for the purposes only of the Dominion, exercise in relation to the State of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (hereinafter referred to as "this State") such functions as may be vested in them by or under the Government of India Act, 1935, as in force in the Dominion of India on the 15th day of August, 1947 (which Act as so in force is hereinafter referred to as "the Act"). 2. I hereby assume

624-580: The walls of Vishalgad Fort, enabling a crucial siege. This innovative tactic marks the origin of their name, "Ghorpade", derived from the Marathi word for monitor lizard. However, subsequent stories of Ghorpade warriors riding war lizards are considered myths. The Ghorpades played a prominent role in several key conflicts within the Deccan region, exerting considerable influence through their military, administrative, and social endeavors. The house's ascension gave rise to

650-635: Was a legal document first introduced by the Government of India Act 1935 and used in 1947 to enable each of the rulers of the princely states under British paramountcy to join one of the new dominions of India or Pakistan created by the Partition of British India . The instruments of accession executed by the rulers, provided for the accession of states to the Dominion of India (or Pakistan) on three subjects, namely, defence, external affairs and communications. 565 princely states existed in India during

676-481: Was the legal document designed to bring about accession, where a ruler had decided upon it. It was executed by the rulers of each of the princely states, individually, on the one hand, but took effect only if then accepted by the Government of India or the Government of Pakistan . Among the more momentous of such accessions was that concerning Jammu and Kashmir , as executed on 26 October 1947 by Maharaja Hari Singh , ruler of Jammu and Kashmir . It gave control of

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