[1] The political agent, who was also Collector of the British District of the Panchmahal, resided at Baroda (Vadodara).

At Indian Independence, this would merge into Bombay State, ending up at its split in present Gujarat.

[citation needed] The process of the 'attachment scheme' began from 1940 onwards in order to integrate the smallest princely states, estates and thanas.

These were followed on 10 July 1943 by the states of Ambliara, Ghorasar, Ilol, Katosan, Khadal, Patdi, Punadra, Ranasan, Wasoda and Wao[3] Also many small Talukas of the region were merged.

Finally, by December the small states of Bajana, Bhilka, Malpur, Mansa and Vadia followed suit.