History of Princely State of Dodka The native rulers of the princely state of Dodka held the title of Matadar Patel, who were primarily Kanbi Patidars. There were around 5 Matadar Patels in Dodka state but eventually only 2 were left as the rest of the 3 Matadar Patels died without heirs. The native rulers supervised the administration of the state and the revenue was collected by officials of the British Government of India. Surplus revenue was utilised for the over all development of the state. Dodka state was a non- jurisdictionary native state. It was under permanent agency management from the year 1846. During this period, the native rulers of the princely state of Baroda continually claimed dominion over the region. The Matadar Patels of Dodka regularly demanded recognition as the rightful owners of the land. The princely state of Dodka paid annual tribute to the princely state of Baroda. According to the Attachment Scheme of 1943, the Dodka state was attached to the princely state of Baroda. After the withdrawal of the British and the partition of India on 15th August 1947, the native ruler acceded his state to the newly independent Union of India, also known as the Dominion of India. |