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History of Princely State of Mawdon The native ruler of the state of Mawdon held the title of Sardar. The local chiefs or Sardars of the princely states of Nongwlai, Dwara Nongtyrnem, Pamsanngut and Mawdon were elected by all the people for a specific period. The qualifications of the family were not essential for the selection of the Sardar of Nonglwai. The local rulers of the native state attended the darbars of the princely state of Nongstoin till 1901. In the year 1829, the Sardar of Mawdon state signed an agreement with the British East India Company and came under their protection. The native ruler of Mawdon was succeeded by his eldest brother, failing which, by the ruler's eldest nephews, grand nephews, or cousins, in no particular order. Although this system did not provide total claim to succession, as the heirs might have been disqualified from the succession due to several reasons under Khasi custom and religion. Accession of Princely State of Mawdon After the departure of the British Government and the Partition of India in 1947, the former princely state was acceded to the newly independent Union of India, which also known as the Dominion of India, by the last Sardar of the princely state of Mawdon state. At present the territory is located in Meghalaya. |
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