![]() History of Princely State of Sirmur Sirmur was originally known as Nahan that was founded by Raja Subans Prakash, also known as Soba Rawal. The state was renamed Sirmur by Raja Karam Prakash, who established the new capital in 1621. The Princely State of Sirmur was scattered over a total area of 1,046 sq m. it was incorporated as a part of the Punjab States Agency. The state was honoured with one of the Salute States of India with a gun salute of 11 guns. Sirmur state is divided into four tahsils fro administrative purposes and was under full civil and criminal jurisdiction. The native ruler of the state, who held the title of Maharaja, took charge of the administration. From January 1945, a legislative council was established comprising 22 members, who were elected on the basis of adult franchise. After the Indian independence, the princely state of Sirmur was acceded to the Union of India, also known the Dominion of India, and was later merged with the modern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Rulers of Princely State of Sirmur Mahaharaja Karam Prakash (1616- 1630) Mahaharaja Mandhata Prakash (1630- 1654) Mahaharaja Sobhag Prakash (1654- 1664) Mahaharaja Budh Prakash (1664- 1684) Mahaharaja Mat Prakash (1684- 1704) Mahaharaja Hari Prakash (1704- 1712) Mahaharaja Bijay Prakash (1712- 1736) Mahaharaja Pratap Prakash (1736- 1754) Mahaharaja Kirat Prakash (1754- 1770) Mahaharaja Jagat Prakash (1770- 1789) Mahaharaja Dharam Prakash (1789- 1793) Mahaharaja Karam Prakash II (1793- 1803) Mahaharaja Ratan Prakash (1803- 1804) Mahaharaja Karam Prakash II (1804- 1815) Mahaharaja Fateh Prakash (1815- 1850) Mahaharaja Raghbir Prakash (1850- 1856) Mahaharaja Shamsher Prakash (1856- 1898) Mahaharaja Surendra Bikram Prakash (1898- 1911) Mahaharaja Amar Prakash (1911- 1933) Mahaharaja Rajendra Prakash (1933- 1964) |
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