Home > Indian History > History of India > Indore Residency
Indore Residency
Indore Residency was developed as a system of indirect rule administered by a British Resident. It included the princely state of Indore and the princely state of Rewa.

Share this Article:

Indore ResidencyThe Indore Residency was one of the residencies or political offices of British Empire in India, which also included the Baroda Residency, the Mewar Residency, the Gwalior Residency and the Persian Gulf Residency. The Residencies of British India were mainly political offices, which dealt with the relations between a large number of princely states and the British dominated India. The Indore Residency, like other Residencies of British India, was developed as a system of indirect rule which was vigilantly managed and administered by a Resident of British India. The Indore Residency incorporated most of the princely state of Indore. After the year 1933, the princely state of Rewa also became a part of the Indore Residency, which was earlier included in the Bagelkhand Agency, which as a collection of Indian princely states during the British rule. Rewa was the second largest princely state in Central India Agency and the largest in the Bagelkhand Agency.

The Indore Residency was part of Central India Agency, which was a political office of the British Indian Empire. The Central India Agency was formed up entirely of Indian princely states that were under the administration of native rulers. The Central India Agency was established in the year 1854, by combining various minor political offices that previously reported to the Governor General of India. The princely state of Indore, also known as Indaur, was ruled by the Holkar dynasty and the state was considered as one of the Salute States of India and was given a 19 guns salute. The Maharaja of Indore state formed a subsidiary alliance and accepted British suzerainty of the external affairs of the princely state. The native ruler was allowed to retain internal autonomy and control and was under the indirect rule of the British government of India.

After India attained independence in 1947, the Indore state was acceded to the newly created Union of India and Indore was incorporated as a district of Madhya Bharat state. Later it was merged with the present state of Madhya Pradesh in the year 1956. The princely state of Rewa was also acceded into the Indian Union and was merged with the Vindhya Pradesh that was created by the amalgamation of the erstwhile Indian princely states of the Bagelkhand, as well as Bundelkhand agencies.


Share this Article:

Related Articles

More Articles in History of India


History of Uttar Pradesh
The state was the heart of Mahabharata war and the history of Uttar Pradesh is very much the history of India. The place finds its mentions in Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.
History Of Archaeology In India
History of archaeology in India contributes a lot to define the past history and the social life of India.
Mughal Architecture during Babur
Mughal Architecture during Babur is of adequate significance in Mughal history, as the emperor introduced Mughal architecture in India, during 16th century.
Princely State of Patdi
Princely State of Patdi or Patri was incorporated as a part of the Baroda Agency, which was a sub division of Western India States Agency.
Architecture during Sayyid and Lodi Dynasty
Architectures during the Sayyid and Lodi dynasty were mainly the tombs and monuments for the dead rulers. It were carefully designed and meticulously constructed.
Brahmanical Sources of Ancient History
Brahmanical Sources of ancient history are contained in the Vedas and they constitute one of the most important literary sources of information about ancient India.
Female Education In British India
The over brimming enthusiasm among zealous Hindu reformers welcomed female education in British India.
Revenue System of Mauryan Empire
Revenue system of Mauryan Empire can be divided into eight categories. The principal revenue of the state was the land revenue, taxes from traders, artisans and professional taxes were also collected.
Mughal Architecture During Jahangir
Mughal architecture during Jahangir`s period was relative dull in comparison to that of Akbar dynasty.
Princely State of Satlasna
Princely State of Satlasna was amongst the former native states of India that was appointed as one of the Indian princely states during the early 19th century.
Coins of Chola Empire
Coins of Chola Empire were issued in gold, silver and copper and carried the Chola emblem.
Social Life during the Pala Period
Religious toleration and simple living were the characteristics of social life during the Pala period.
Coins of the Chalukya Dynasty
Coins of the Chalukya Dynasty was reintroduced in the South India after a brief break of coinage less period of nearly three century. Chalukyas issued coins only in gold and they exhibit a brilliant artistic skill of the engraver.
Costumes of Indus Valley Civilisation
Costumes of Indus valley Civilization have been considered as the basis for Indian clothes. Sophisticated ornaments and make up were used during that age.
Development of Science under Gupta Empire
Development of Science under Gupta Empire was progressive and it had attained considerable perfection. Mathematics, astronomy, medicine, chemistry, physics and metallurgy were the most prominent of the sciences at that time.
Culture under Delhi Sultanate
Culture under Delhi Sultanate had enduring aspects to it. It included the society, the religious condition, literature and art and architecture of that period.
Princely State of Hapa
Princely State of Hapa was incorporated as a part of the Baroda Agency, which was under the administrative control of the Western India States Agency.
Economy Under Chola Dynasty
Economy under Chola dynasty was strong and well developed. The economic life of the people of the Chola Kingdom was well balanced with their social life.
Coins of Khilji Dynasty
Coins of Khilji Dynasty had an influential feature that was followed by the other dynasties.
Religion During Mauryan Dynasty
Religion during Mauryan dynasty became a considerable episode in Indian history with an esteemed lineage of rulers.