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Satasi Raj was the Kingdom of Raja of Rudrapur covering over half of north and east India in pre-British era.
Royal Family of the East: Satasi Raj (Known as: Rudrapur) | |
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Town (Previous:Kingdom) | |
  Royal Family of the East: Satasi Raj (Known as: Rudrapur) Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°26′35″N 83°36′36″E / 26.44306°N 83.61000°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Deoria |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 28,324 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Background
editRudrapur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Deoria district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Previously known as Satasi Raj.
Recorded history of the dynasty
editAccording to one existing version, the founding members of the Satasi royal family[1] are said to have come to Awadh, from the banks of the Rapti river.
Modern Era
editThe Maharajah (Emperor) system was abolished by Indian Constitution in 1971 with some acceptable privileges.
Controversy
editGiven that royalty was abolished by Indian Constitution in 1971.
References
edit- ^ Singh, KAUSAL (30 March 2003). "Royal vignettes: Travancore - Simplicity graces this House". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 4 April 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- History OnlineRudrapur.com
- Royal Families [1]
External links
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