Varnoli Nani State


Varnoli Nani was a minor princely state during the British Raj in what is today Gujarat State India. It was initially administered by the Rewa [Kantha Agency] and then by the Baroda and Gujarat [States Agency]. It was part of the 26 Princely States making up the Pandu Mehwas, petty states placed under British protection between 1812 and 1825. The state had a population of 87 and an area of 1 sq mile.

History

The petty princely state, belonging to the Pandu Mehwas division of Rewa Kantha, was ruled by Rajput Chieftains.
In 1901 it comprised only the single village, covering 1 square mile, with a population of 74, yielding 346 Rupees state revenue, paying 19 Rupees tribute, to the Gaekwar Baroda State.

Rulers

  • Rahtor Bhaiji fl. 1893 -fl. 1900
  • Jivabhai Kanbhai fl. 1927 with:
  • Bolabhai Motibhai fl. 1927