Barwani State

Barwani was one of the princely states of Central India Agency of British India. It was founded in the 11th century by the Sisodia Rajput from Mewar / Udaipur. In 1650 was Barwani capital of the principality. After territorial losses in the Marathenkriegen Barwani British protectorate was ( until 1947 ). The last ruler Devi Singh ( 1930-56 ) was raised to the Maharana. The country had an area of ​​3051 km ² and 76,136 inhabitants ( 1901). Barwani took place on 15 June 1948, after India and met on 16 June, the prince Union Madhya Bharat at. On November 1, 1956 all princely states of the Union were dissolved and the state of Madhya Pradesh incorporated.

Barwani had a 1921-48 United States Postal own stamps.