Miraj Senior
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Miraj Senior was one of two Maratha princely states during the British Raj: 'Miraj Junior' and Miraj Senior.[1] The two states separated in 1820.[1] It was under the southern division of the Bombay Presidency, forming part of the southern Mahratta Jagirs, and later the Deccan States Agency.
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Miraj State (ca. 1750 - 1820) Miraj Senior State (1820 - 1948) | |||||||||
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Princely State of British India | |||||||||
1820–1948 | |||||||||
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Miraj in the Imperial Gazetteer of India | |||||||||
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• 1901 | 886 km2 (342 sq mi) | ||||||||
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• 1901 | 81,467 | ||||||||
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• Established | 1820 | ||||||||
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Miraj Senior measured 339 square miles (880 km2) in area. According to the 1901 census, the population was 81,467. In 1901, the state enjoyed revenue estimated at £23,000, and paid £800 in tribute to the British Raj.[1] The Raja resided in the town of Miraj (population 18,425 in 1901), which was a junction on the Southern Maratha Railway.