Gondal State

Gondal State was one of the eight first class princely states of Kathiawar Agency, Bombay Presidency in India.

Gondal State was established in 1634 AD by Thakore Shri Kumbhoji I Meramanji, who received Ardoi and other villages from his father Meramanji.

[citation needed] With his fourth descendant Kumbhoji IV, the State raised itself, by acquiring the parganas of Dhoraji, Upleta, Sarai, and Patanvav, among others.

[citation needed] The late ruler of Gondal State, Maharaja Bhojrajji Bhagwatsimhji, signed the instrument of accession to the Indian Union on 15 February 1948.

[citation needed] The rulers of Gondal are Thakurs of the Jadeja dynasty who had the right to an 11 gun salute.

Interior of the Naulakha Palace .
Maharaja Bhagwatsimhji Sagramsimhji (1865–1944)
A bracket figure at the Naulakha Palace.