The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Bhachandra Rao Chintamanrao
Bhachandra Rao Chintamanrao, also known as, AnnaSahibPatvardhan, Maherban; Chief of Kurandvad (Senior). This is a feudal estate granted by the Peishwa to a member of the Patvardhan family on condition of military Service. The Chief is a first class Sardar and has power to try his subjects for capital offences. The area of the estate is 185 sq. miles, with a population of 50,000, and a revenue of nearly two lakhs. He has a sanad of adoption, and succession follows the rule of primogeniture. Address: Kurandavad, Southern Mahratta Country, Bombay Presidency.