2021-05-26 Wed

One of the biggest states in British India, Karauli is located in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The Maharajas of Karauli belong to the Jadon clan of Rajput and claimed to be the descendants of the Hindu god Krishna. According to Mahabharat, Karauli was a part of the Matsya kingdom. It was established by Raja Bijai Pal as per archaeological evidence.

Chandravanshi Yaduvanshi Jadon Rajputs were believed to be descendants of the Mathura kingdom founded by Raja Brahm Pal in 900 AD. The Maharaja of Karauli maintained a military force of 281 cavalries, 1640 infantry, and 56 guns and it was entitled by the British for the salute of 17 guns. In 1346 AD, it was founded by Maharaja Arjun Pal but presently it is dominated by Gujars and Meena communities.

Manak Pal of Karauli Princely State had issued a silver rupee in the name of Shah Alam at Karauli mint. The obverse of the coin depicts, “Sikka Mubarak Badshah Gazi Shah Alam”. And the reverse of the coin depicts, “Sanah 32 Zarb Karauli Julus Mainamat Manus”.

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