Koli princely state of Jawhar

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His Highness Maharaja Flight Lieutenant Shrimant Sir Yashwantraoji Martandraoji Mukne, Last ruler of Jawhar state, seating at fourth seat in second row in the meeting of The Chamber of Princes in 17/03/1941 New Delhi, India

The Jawhar State also spelled as (Jowhar State, Jowar State and Jawar State) was a Koli princely state in India. As a princely state, it became a part of Bombay Presidency during the British Raj. It was the only state belonging to the Thana Agency. The last Koli Ruler of Jawhar at the time of Indian independence was Raja Patang Shah V (Yeswant Rao) Mukne a Mahadev Koli.
His Highness Maharaja Flight Lieutenant Shrimant Sir Yashwantraoji Martandraoji Mukne

Royal stamps of Jawhar state
On 6 June 1306, Jayabha Mukne a Koli Poligar, took possession of the fort at Jawhar and founded the Mukne Dynasty. His elder son, Dulbar Raoji Mukne, expanded his patrimony and conquered a large territory, controlling 22 forts, comprising most of the Nashik and Thana districts, and yielding annual revenues valued at £90,000. He received recognition as ruler by Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq, receiving the new name of Nimshah and the hereditary title of Raja on 5 June 1343. This event was marked by the creation of a new calendar era used within the state for over six hundred years.

Coat of Arms

COA (Coat of Arms) of Jawhar state

The coat of arms consisted of a shield in three parts; dexter, tenne a dexter fist holding two crossed arrows (points dexter) and a bow, all argent; sinister, argent a round shield sable bordered or, in the chief argent, a sword or pointed sinister. The flag was a rectangular saffron swallow-tail with a star of eleven rays, yellow in the canton.

History

View of Jai Vilas Palace of Koli Maharajas of Jawhar State from Hanuman point, Jawhar

The grandson of Nimshah, Deobar Rao Mukne, fought a battle with the Bahmani Sultan Ahmad Shah I Wali. During his capture at Bidar, he fell in love with the Sultan's daughter. The marriage was solemnised after he converted to Islam and took the name Muhammad Shah. He returned to Jawhar and continued to rule his state unmolested, for the rest of his life. At his death, the powerful Hindu sardars and nobles refused to recognise his son as his successor, on account of his Muslims faith. In his stead, they chose the Hindu grandson of Holkarrao Mukne, the younger brother of Nimshah. Thereafter, his Hindu descendants ruled the little state in relative peace until the advent of the Maratha power.
Front view of Jai Vilas Palace (Jawhar Palace)
Raja Vikramshah I met Shivaji at Shirpaumal, during the latter's march to Surat and then joined him in the plunder of that city in 1664. However, he soon fell-out with the Marathas. From then on, the Marathas slowly and steadily tightened their grip on the Mukne rulers, annexing district after district and imposing ever-increasing taxes, levies and fines. They took control of the state in 1742, 1758 and 1761. Each time releasing control to the Mukne family on condition that territories were ceded and the tribute increased. In 1782 the Raja was allowed to retain for himself, a land-locked territory in the hills, yielding no more than £1,500 to £2,000 p.a.
The advent of British rule brought a degree of stability unknown for more than a century. However, development was extremely slow, given the low level of revenue receipts and haphazard organisation of the administration. Little or no improvements were made until the reign of Patangshah IV. An enlightened and well-educated ruler, he immediately set about improving conditions, streamlining the government, building roads, schools and dispensaries. At his death in 1905, conditions had improved beyond measure.
The relatively short reigns of Patangshah's two sons, Krishnashah V and Vikramshah V, also saw steady improvements. The last named was especially diligent in improving the agricultural sector, constructing wells, securing lad rights and improving the infrastructure of the state. He contributed substantially towards the war effort during the Great War, and received a 9-gun salute in recognition of his services. His early death in 1926 ushered in a ten-year regency for his son, Yeshwantrao Patangshah V. The latter assumed full ruling powers in 1938, having received perhaps the best education by any member of his family. He continued the good work achieved under the regency by expanding development activity, encouraging the chemical, paper, textile, dyeing, printing, liquor and starch industries. The state provided free primary schooling and medical relief, ran both middle and high schools, a central library and museum, hospital and maternity home, and provided touring dispensaries for the rural areas. At the outbreak of the Second world war, the Raja immediately volunteered for service and served for four years with the Royal Indian Air Force.
H.H Maharani priyamvande Mukne of Jawhar State
Yashwantrao Martandrao Mukne (Patangshah V) assumed the title of Maharaja, shortly before he signed the instrument of accession to the Dominion of India in 1947. He then merged his state into the Bombay Presidency early in the following year. The Maharaja Medal (Maharaja Padak), awarded in a single class, was instituted by Maharaja Yeshwantrao Patangshah V in 1947 to commemorate his assumption of the title of Maharaja and to reward those who had served the state during his reign.
Statue of Maharaja Yashwantrao Martandrao Mukne of Jawhar State
Patangshah V then embarked on a political career, was a member of the national parliament and the state assembly. He died in 1978 and was succeeded by his only son, Digvijaysinhrao. The latter died in 1992, leaving his only son, Mahendrasinhrao, to represent his line.
Maharaja Yashwantraoji Martandraoji Mukne with his ministers and foreign guests

Noblemen and Inamdars

The Inamdar was a feudal title bestowed to the person who received lands as Inam (Gift or Grant), Rewarding extra ordinary services to his ruler.
  • Noblemen
    • Raghunath Bhaskar Joglekar, he was nobleman and received the Bhuritek village as gift from the ruler of the Jawhar. Paid four hundred rupees of its revenue to the King.
  • Inamdars
    • Sakharam Bhikajirao Satpute, he was granted the village of Nyahale Kh and paid four hundred as the Tribute
    • Shankar Mavanjirao Satpute, he received the village of Nyahale Bh and paid tribute of four hundred
    • Yashwant Bhikajirao Satpute and other of Satpute Family was granted and paid tribute of four hundred rupees

Managers

  • Mr. Kuvarji Shahpurji (1866 - 1870), He was manager of the Royal Mukne Family of the Jawhar State. But he was replaced by Mr. Jaisingh Angre (Angria) in 1870 because, In 1869, an inquiry was made by Mr. Havelock, CS, and he found that Kuvarji is careless in keeping the document and confused him.
  • Mr. Jaisingh Angre (Angria), He did good service and was more able then the Shahpurji. He was succeeded by Mr. Shivram Nilkanth.
  • Mr. Shivram Nilkanth (xxxx - 1877), He was last manager of royal family. He succeeded the Mr. Angre and remained in the charge till the young chief Malhar Rao Mukne came to in mature age.

Rulers

  1. 1291 – 1400 Jayabha Mukne (Nayak Jagappa Mukne)
  2. 1400 – 1422 Nem Shah Mukne-I (Dulbarao) Mukne
  3. 1422 – 1435 Bhimshah (Bhimrao) Mukne
  4. 1435 – 1490 Deobar Rao Mukne (Mohamedshah) Mukne
  5. 1490 – 15** Krishnashah - I Krishnarao Mukne
  6. 15** – 1600 Nemshah - II Mukne
  7. 1640 – 1678 Vikram Shah Mukne - I
  8. 1678 – 1792 Patangshah - I Mukne
  9. 1792 – 17** Krishnashah - II Malojirao Mukne
  10. 17** – 1798 Vikramshah - II Gangadharrao Mukne
  11. 1798 – 1821 Vikramshah - III
  12. 1821 – Jun 1865 Patangshah - III Hanumantrao Mukne
  13. 29 Jun 1865 - Jul 1865 Vikramshah - IV Madhavrao Mukne
  14. Jul 1865 – 1905 Patangsha - IV Vikramshah Mukne
  15. 1905 – 1917 Patangshah - IV Malharrao Mukne
  16. 1917 – 10 Dec 1927 Martand Rao Mukne (Vikramshah - V) (b. ... – d. 1927)
  17. 10 Dec 1927 – 15 Aug 1947 Yashwantrao Martandrao Mukne (Patangshah V) (b. 1917 – d. 1978)

Galary, Pics and others

The Jai Vilas Palace of Jawhar tate

Jawhar State, 1895

Jawhar State, 1903

Maharaja Yashwantraoji Martandraoji Mukne during royal dine

Family tree of Mukne dynasty of Jawhar state

Jai Vilas Palace, Jawhar state


Krishnashah Mukne, Koli Raja of Jawhar

Fiscal stamps of Punadra, Khadal Ambaliara, Katosan and Jawhar ruled by Koli rulers

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja marched to Surat with the Maratha army. They set up camp near the princely state of Jawhar and met the Koli ruler Vikramshah Mukne of Jawhar. Together they invaded Surat. This is the history of this place.

Meharban Shrimant Raja Ganpatrao Malharrao Mukne (Krishnashah V Patangshah Muken)

Maharaja Yashwantraoji Martandraoji Mukne as a minor 

Maharaja Yashwantrao Mukne (right), Digvijaysinhrao Mukne (left) and Prince Mahendrasinhrao

Maharaja medal of Yashwantrao Martandrao Mukne

Maharaja Yashwantrao Mukne in old-age

Shrine(Dargah) of Hazrat Sadruddin Chishti at Pimri, which was visited by Jayebha Mukane and got blessing from the Saint to establish a Koli State and rule it for more than 600 years.

Chamber of Princes 17-03-1941








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