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Signing of the Treaty

When
1819
Where
Bhuj
Part of
Treaty between Raja Deshalji II of Cutch and the East India Company

Raja Deshalji II signed a treaty with the East India Company at Bhuj in 1819, placing Cutch State under British rule.

The treaty formalized the acceptance of British suzerainty by the Jadeja rulers. This event marked the transition of Cutch State from a kingdom to a princely state under British administration, with Captain MacMurdo stationed as the Political Resident.

Sources

  1. Cutch State Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Bhuj Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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