Word: pratap
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Until last month, Baroda was a model among Indian states. The old Maharaja, the late great Sayaji Rao, Gaekwar of Baroda, put through more social legislation than any other native prince could boast. He made his grandson and heir, 35-year-old Maharaja Pratap Singh Gaekwar, study statecraft from childhood, taught him to admire progress and respect...
When His Highness the Maharaja of Kolhapur died two years ago he left no son. A search was begun for a suitable heir-apparent to rule some day over the million inhabitants of the little State. At length a ten-year-old boy who was named Pratap Singh Rao Bhonsle was chosen, and plans were immediately laid for the elaborate ceremonies of adoption. The Maharani of Kolhapur consulted with her astrologers and learned that the proper time for the rites was indubitably the 28th of September. The Government of India was informed of this, and agreed, and said...