Vekaria (વેકરિયા) was a small state on the Kathiawar peninsula, in the present-day state of Gujarat, India. During the British Raj, it belonged to the Lakhapadar Thana (a grouping of small states). Vekaria state was bordered by the princely state of Monvel to the west; by the princely state of Kathrota to the northeast; by the princely state of Amreli to the north; and by a remote block of territory that belonged to the princely state of Junagadh to the south and east. It paid tribute to the sovereign of Baroda and also to Junagadh.
Title of the prince: Talukdar or Thakur.
Dynasty: Vala Khatis.
Religion: Hindu.
Area: 20.72 square kilometers, and 1 village.
Population: 593 people (1930).
Current head of the dynasty: Unknown.
History: Vekaria was mainly a non-jurisdictional state, and the native ruler supervised the administration of the state under the guidance of the Resident of British India. The state paid annual tribute to the princely state of Baroda and the princely state of Junagadh.
In 1943, the princely state of Vekaria or Vekria was attached to the princely state of Baroda.
In 1947, it was incorporated into India.
Sources: India Netzone
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Title of the prince: Talukdar or Thakur.
Dynasty: Vala Khatis.
Religion: Hindu.
Area: 20.72 square kilometers, and 1 village.
Population: 593 people (1930).
Current head of the dynasty: Unknown.
History: Vekaria was mainly a non-jurisdictional state, and the native ruler supervised the administration of the state under the guidance of the Resident of British India. The state paid annual tribute to the princely state of Baroda and the princely state of Junagadh.
In 1943, the princely state of Vekaria or Vekria was attached to the princely state of Baroda.
In 1947, it was incorporated into India.
Sources: India Netzone
For add or correct information: picpus1965@yahoo.es
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