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Treaty between Raja Deshalji II of Cutch and the East India Company

When
1819
Where
Bhuj; Cutch State
Episodes
2

The Treaty between Raja Deshalji II of Cutch and the East India Company, concluded in 1819, established Cutch State as a princely state under British rule. This agreement followed the deposition of Bharmalji II and the installation of Deshalji II, who reigned under a Council of Regency headed by Captain MacMurdo.

Episodes

  1. 1819 · BhujSigning of the Treaty

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

  2. 1819 · Cutch StateDeposition and Installation

    The British deposed Jam Bharmulji II and installed his minor son Deshalji II as ruler, who governed under a Council of Regency.

Background and detail

Background. Cutch State, historically known as the Kingdom of Kutch, transitioned from a kingdom to a princely state under British rule in 1819. The Jadeja rulers accepted British suzerainty, leading to the appointment of Captain James MacMurdo as Political Resident at Bhuj. Prior military defeats near Bhadreswar in 1815 had already brought parts of the region under British occupation, setting the stage for the formal treaty.

Political Context. Following the defeat of the Cutch army in 1815, the British deposed the ruling king Jam Bharmulji II. His son, Deshalji II, a minor, was installed as the ruler. Deshalji II reigned during his minority under a Council of Regency, which was headed by Captain MacMurdo and composed of Jadeja chiefs, ensuring the administration aligned with British interests.

People involved

Sources

  1. Cutch State Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Deshalji II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
  3. Bhuj Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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