Its relations with the British were managed by the Rajputana Agency.

The last ruler of Shahpura signed the accession to join the Indian Union in 1949.

The Haraoti-Tonk Agency, with headquarters at Deoli, dealt with the states of Tonk and Bundi, as well as with the estate of Shahpura.

[2][3] In 1629 the Phulia estate jagir was given to a Sisodia prince called Sujan Singh by The Maharana of Mewar.

The Raja Dhiraj of Shahpura was entitled to a 9 gun salute.