Bonai

Bonai State (Odia: ବଣାଇ), was a princely state during the British Raj in what is today India. It was one of the Chota Nagpur States and had its capital at Bonaigarh,[1] located in the present-day Sundergarh district of Odisha. It had an area of 8,907 square kilometres (3,439 sq mi) and a population of 24,026 in 1892 with an average revenue of Rs.60,000 in 1901.

Bonai State
ବଣେଇ
Princely State of British India
12th century–1948

Bonai State in the Imperial Gazetteer of India
Area 
• 1892
8,907 km2 (3,439 sq mi)
Population 
• 1892
24,026
History 
• Established
12th century
• Accession to the Union of India
1948
Succeeded by
India
Rajput Provinces of India - Bonai (Princely State)

History

A legend states that Bonai was founded in the 12th century by one of four brothers belonging to the Kachwaha Rajput dynasty of Jaipur who were on a pilgrimage to Puri, another brother became the ruler of Talcher State and two others were killed.

The rulers of Bonai were Rajputs, related to the dynasties ruling in the states of Seraikela, Kharsawan and Rairakhol. On 15 April 1948 Bonai's last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union.

Rulers

Bonai State's rulers bore the title of 'Raja'.[2]

Rajas
  • 1804–1851 : Dayanidhi Chandra Deo (died 1851)
  • 1851–1876 : Chandra Deo (1805–1876)
  • 12 Sep 1876 – 1898 : Indra Deo (1836/38–1898)
  • 1898 – 19 Feb 1902 : Nilambar Chandra Deo (18..–1902)
  • 19 Feb 1902 – 1947? : Dharani Dhar Deo (1884–19..)

See also

References
  1. Malleson, G. B.: An historical sketch of the native states of India, London 1875, Reprint Delhi 1984
  2. Princely States of India A-J

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