The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Junagarh, Nawab of; H.H. Sir Rasul Khanji Muhabat
Junagarh, Nawab of; H.H. Sir Rasul Khanji Muhabat, G.C.S.I. (1899). 2d., s. of late Nawab Sir Muhabat Khanji, K.C.S.I.; b. 1858; succeeded his brother the late Nawab Sir Bahadur Kanji, 1892; belongs to a Babi Pattan family, and is 10th in succession from Sher Khan Babi, the founder of the State who had assumed independent power after expelling the Moghul governor about the year 1735. The State is a first class one in the Kathiawar Agency, the Nawab enjoying the power of life and death over his subjects. H.H. pays tribute to the Gaekwar of Baroda and to the British Government and receives contributions called zotalbi from a large number of Kathiawar Chiefs. These contributions are collected by British agency. The State owns a mint which issues coins current only in the State. Junagarh to one of the most picturesque towns in India, while in antiquity and historical interest, it is probably second to none in India. Its old citadel, known as the Uparkot, contains Buddist caves, and the whole neighbourhood is honey-combed either with caves or their remains. Among the fine buildings of this city may be mentioned the Bahand-din Arts College, the Reay Gate with clock tower, the hospital and the High School buildings. Area of the State, 3,284 square miles: population, 400,000; revenue, 27 lakhs; has a small force of Imperial Service Troops; H.H. enjoys the honor of a personal salute of 15 guns; besides the usual salute of 11 guns; holds a sanad guaranting any succession according to Muhammadan law which here follows the rule of primogenture. Address: Junagarh, Kathiawar Agency, India.