Princely State of Garmali Moti

The Princely State of Garmali Moti, also Garamli Moti or Moti Garamli, was one of the former princely states of India which existed during the rule of the British Empire in India. During the early 19th century, the region was appointed as one of the princely states of India under the indirect rule of the British administration. The region covered a total area of 2 sq miles and comprised of a total population of 386 in the year 1931. The taluka of Garmali Moti was located in the Lakhapadar Thana and includes only a single village. The native state of Garmali Moti was bordered by the princely state of Amreli in the south, north and west; and by the territory of Charkha in the east.

The erstwhile princely state of Garmali Moti was incorporated as a part of the Baroda Agency, which was a sub division of the Western India States Agency. Later the territory was merged with the state of Gujarat. The region was also a part of the Western Kathiawar Agency and the Lakhapadar Thana as well.

The Lakhapadar Thana, which was scattered over a total area of 111 sq miles and comprised of a population of 13,155 in the year 1931, was located in southeastern Kathiawar. Almost all of the 21 estates in the state included around 247 bhagdars and 41 talukdars in 1940. The territory was bordered by the Amreli Division of Baroda, although some of them bounded on Vala Kathi talukas and the princely state of Junagadh. Lakhapadar thana also implemented jurisdiction over the princely state of Dhasa that belonged to the state of Rai Sankli. It also exercised jurisdiction over Bhayavadar which belonged to the territory of Kotda Pitha for more than 60 years.

History of Princely State of Garmali Moti
The native ruler of the princely state of Garmali Moti, who held the title of Talukdar, was a Vala Kathi. The native rulers of the state were in charge of supervision of the administration of the state; where as the Resident of British India, also known as the Political Agent, managed the associations of the state with the British Government and other states. The Garmali Moti State was a non- jurisdictionary native state. Garmali Moti state paid annual tribute to the princely state of Baroda and the princely state of Junagadh. According to the Attachment Scheme of 1943, the princely state of Garmali Moti was attached to the princely state of Baroda.

After the withdrawal of the British and the independence of India on 15th August 1947, the last native ruler acceded his state to the newly formed Union of India, also known as the Dominion of India. The erstwhile princely state is presently a part of the Indian state of Gujarat.