Cambay State (Princely State)

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Was an Indian princely state located in the modern-day Indian State of Gujarat.

Establishment

January 1781: In 1780, Cambay State was captured by the British Army under the command of General Goddard Richards. However, the territory was later returned to the Marathas in 1783.

Chronology

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1. Conquests of Shahu II

Expansion during the rule of Shahu II in the Maratha Empire.

January 1784: In 1780, Cambay was captured by the British Army under the leadership of General Goddard Richards during the First Anglo-Maratha War. However, the territory was later returned to the Maratha Empire in 1783 as a result of the Treaty of Salbai.

2. Partition of India

Was the partition of British India in two independent entities: India (with a Hindu majority) and Pakistan (with a Muslim majority). This included the several princely states that were dependent on the British Colony.

October 1948: Cambay's last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union.