Sailana Princely State (1736-1948) and Coins

 

Sailana Princely State was part of the Malwa Agency of Central India. Founded by Raja Jai Singh, great grandson of Maharaja Ratan Singh, founder of Ratlam State. In 1716, Jai Singh took revenge against his uncle for murdering his father and killed him in battle and secured Ratlam for his elder brother. The two brothers then divided the state between themselves. Jai Singh's capital was initially at Raoti. He built Sailana as his new capital in 1736.

                                            

Sailana State, 1/2 Paisa, Duleh Singh, 1850-1898 AD, 

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Map showing the division of Sailana and Ratlam

Raja Jai Singh fought 22 battles in his lifetime during the period of the Maratha influence and established himself as an independent ruler. Jai Singh was succeeded by a string of weak rulers. Raja Jaswant Singh was the second ruler (1757-1772). During Raja Mokam Singh's rule much of the territory of Sailana was annexed by Scindia and Holkar. Raja Lakshman Singh tried to push the Scindia's out of his kingdom. In 1818, he refused to pay chauth which was regularly levied. However, in 1819, John Malcom mediated between Gwalior and Sailana and Raja Lakshman Singh accepted British protection and agreed to pay a tribute to Gwalior until 1860, in return for no interference in Sailana.

Sailana Palace comprises two palaces, Rang Mahal and Jaswant Niwas

                                          

Rang Mahal Palace, built in 1849 by Raja Takht Singh as an extension of the Juna Mahal (old palace). The palace was later renovated by Raja Jaswant Singh, who constructed the upper floors

During the British rule, Sailana saw development under the rule of Raja Jaswant Singh II and then under his son Raja Dileep Singh, many reforms were introduced over the next few years, with particular attention to education and educational facilities. It was a 11-gun salute state.

                                           

          Raja Jaswant Singh II, 1895-1919. 

                                                 

Jaswant Niwas Palace, originally built in 1750, later added upon in early 1800's and a new portion completed in 1898 

                                           

          Kirti Stambh of Sailana

                                                   

          Kirti Stambh Information
  

The chiefs of Sailana are Rathore Rajputs and have a common ancestry with the Maharajas of Jodhpur and Ratlam. 

By 1947, education and medical aid were provided free of charge. The economy was primarily agricultural, few industries too developed. In June 1948, Raja Dileep Singh signed the accession to the Indian Union.  

Coins of Sailana State

                                               

1/2 Paisa, Duleh Singh, 1850-1898, copper, weight 5.0 gm, Obverse: Pennant points either up or down

                                              

1/2 Paisa, Duleh Singh, 1887, copper, weight 6gm, Diameter 18 mm

                                              

1 Paisa, Duleh Singh,1850-1895, copper, weight 8.3 gm, diameter 19 mm, thickness 4.3 mm

                                                                     

Paisa, Duleh Singh, 1887, copper, weight 10.6 gm, diameter 20 mm, Obverse: Pennant points right, Reverse: Nagari legend ''Sailana VS 1944

  

                                               

1/4 Anna, Edward VII, 1908, copper, Obverse: Un-crowned head right, lettering Edward VII King and Emperor, Reverse: Value within circle

 

                                              

1/4 Anna, George V, 1912, copper, weight 4.7 gm, diameter 25 mm, Obverse: Crowned bust of King George V left, Reverse: Legend within circle, outer margin legend in English and Devnagari ''Sailana Raj''

                                           

2 Paisa, unlisted, 1880-1898, copper, weight 11.4 gm, diameter 19.2 mm, thickness 5.3 mm

  

                                                

2 Paisa, Duleh Singh,1880, copper, weight 11.4 gm, diameter 19.2 mm, thickness 5.1 mm

Sailana Princely State

Coins of  Sailana