Virampura, Vadia Virampura or Vadia Virampur (विरमपुरा) was one of 27 states that formed the Sankheda Mehvassi region, on the banks of the Narmada River, in eastern Gujarat. Today it belongs to the state of Gujarat.
Title of the prince: Thakor.
Dynasty: Daima, Rajputs.
Religion: Muslim.
Area: 4 square kilometers, and 2 villages.
Population: 135 people in the year 1941.
Current head of the dynasty: unknown.
History: ruled by the Daima, a Rajput family like the other rulers of the small states in the area. Virampura paid tribute to the Maharaja of Baroda. It was annexed by Baroda in 1943, and in turn became part of India in 1947.
Succession in the princely family followed the Agnatic primogeniture order.
In 1930, the ruler was Amadkhan Nathukhan, Thakor of Virampura.
In old British guides, its Thakors are defined as Molesalams, that is, Muslims who retained Hindu customs.
Sources: IndiaNetzone, Memoranda On The Indian States 1930.
For add or correct information: picpus1965@yahoo.es
Title of the prince: Thakor.
Dynasty: Daima, Rajputs.
Religion: Muslim.
Area: 4 square kilometers, and 2 villages.
Population: 135 people in the year 1941.
Current head of the dynasty: unknown.
History: ruled by the Daima, a Rajput family like the other rulers of the small states in the area. Virampura paid tribute to the Maharaja of Baroda. It was annexed by Baroda in 1943, and in turn became part of India in 1947.
Succession in the princely family followed the Agnatic primogeniture order.
In 1930, the ruler was Amadkhan Nathukhan, Thakor of Virampura.
In old British guides, its Thakors are defined as Molesalams, that is, Muslims who retained Hindu customs.
Sources: IndiaNetzone, Memoranda On The Indian States 1930.
For add or correct information: picpus1965@yahoo.es
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