History of Princely State of Pamsanngut The native ruler of the state of Pamsanngut held the title of Doloi or 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. the former princely state came under the protection of the British East India Company during the early 19th century. The native ruler of Pamsanngut 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 Pamsanngut After the departure of the British Government of India and the Partition of India in the year 1947, the erstwhile princely state of Pamsanngut was acceded to the newly independent Union of India, which also known as the Dominion of India, by the Sardar (Doloi) of Pamsanngut state. Presently the territory is a part of the Indian state of Meghalaya. (Last Updated on : 24-07-2012) |
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Princely State of Pamsanngut