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.