In 1801, Bellary district was transferred to British India, and the Rajas of Sandur came under the political authority of the Madras Presidency.

The military sanatorium of Ramandurg is located in a range of hills on the western border of the district.

The instrument of accession to the Dominion of India was signed by Yeshwantrao Ghorpade on 10 August 1947, thereby merging Sandur State with the Madras Presidency in 1949.

Raja Yeshwantrao continued playing an influential and active role in public life, till his death in 1996.

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Supporters: Elephants with raised trunks, dexter, the rear left foot, and sinister, the front feet on the compartment, all proper.