10 Facts About Cutch State

1.

Cutch State's flag was a red rectangle with images of a white elephant and Bhujia Fort in the centre and the word BHOOJ inscribed above the fort in white.

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2.

Cutch State was adopted by Jam Jada and hence known as Lakho Jadani.

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3.

Cutch State ruled Eastern Cutch from 1147 to 1175 from a new capital, which he named Lakhiarviro after his twin brother Lakhiar.

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4.

Jam Rawal escaped out of Cutch State and founded the Nawanagar as per advice given by Ashapura Mata in a dream to him.

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5.

Cutch State was ruled by the Jadeja Rajput dynasty of the Samma tribe from its formation in 1147 until 1948 when it acceded to newly formed India.

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6.

Khengarji I, is noted as the founder of Cutch State, who united Eastern Central and Western Cutch into one dominion, which before him was ruled partially by other Rajput tribes like Chawda and Solanki dynasty, apart from the Jadejas.

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7.

On 15 December 1815, the army of Cutch state was defeated near Bhadreswar, Kutch by the combined armies of British and Gaekwads of Baroda State.

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8.

Cutch State's reign saw maritime trade with Africa, Oman and especially Zanzibar improve significantly.

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9.

Slowly and steadily the industrialisation in Cutch State got a set back which was started by Lakhpatji and Godji.

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10.

Cutch State took keen interest in irrigation matters and it was during his reign the Vijaysagar reservoir was built together with another 22 dams.

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