![]() The princely state was ruled by the descendants of the Hindu ruling family of Naik Nimbaji Nimbalkar. He was a Maratha who was given a grant by a Mughal emperor during the 14th century. The ruler of the state was given the official title of Naik Nimbalkar or Raja. The last ruler or Raja of the princely state of Phaltan was Major His Highness Raja Bahadur Shrimant Malojirao Mudhojirao Nanasaheb Naik Nimbalkar IV. On 8 March 1948, the Princely State of Phaltan acceded to the Dominion of India. At present, the territory is a part of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The chronology of the rulers or Rajas of the princely state of Phaltan are mentioned below- * Naik Baji II Nimbalkar (1470-1512) * Naik Mudhoji I Nimbalkar (1512- 1527) * Naik Baji Dharrao Nimbalkar (1527- 1560) * Maloji II Nimbalkar Naik (1560- 1570) * Naik Vangoji II Jagpalrao Nimbalkar (1570- 1630) * Naik Mudhoji II Nimbalkar (1630- 1644) * Naik Bajaji I Nimbalkar (1644- 1676) * Naik Vangoji III Nimbalkar (1676- 1693) * Naik Janoji Nimbalkar (1693- 1748) * Naik Mudhojirao III Nimbalkar (1748- 1765) * Naik Sayajirao Nimbalkar (1765- 1774) * Naik Maloji III Rao Nimbalkar (1774- 1777) * Naik Janrao II Nimbalkar (1777- 1827) * Naik Bajaji II Rao Nimbalkar (1827- 1841) * Mudhoji IV Rao Naik Nambalkar Raja Shrimant (1841- 1916) * Maloji IV Rao Mudhojirao Naik Nimbalkar Raja Bahadur Shrimant (1916- 1948) |