AKALKOT ( Non Gun Salute State )
Akalkot state formerly Bombay Presidency, now in Maharashtra State, area of state was 1,290 Sq. Km. and the population of the state was 92,605 in 1931. Privy purse of state at the time of accession in to independent India on 8 March 1948 was Rs.73,785.
The ruling dynasty were descendents of Ranoji Lokhande, who was adopted by Chhattrapati Shahu, grandson of Shivaji, around the year 1708. Upon his adoption, Ranoji assumed the name 'Fatehsinh Bhonsle' and received in appendage the town of Akkalkot and surrounding areas. These estates remained a fief within the state of Satara until 1848, when the rulers of Satara (Chhatrapati Shahu's designated successors) were deposed by the British. Akkalkot then became one of several vassals of Satara to be recognised as separate princely states by the British Raj. The political history of the state is remarkable in having been altogether free of major incident. However, given their stability and association (by adoption) with the dynasty of Shivaji, the family came to be linked by marriage to nearly every major Maratha ruling family in India.
Court Fee Stamps :-- Type-1, used in 1904-45 , size 75x36mm., perf. 12, Wove paper. Flag and value in Red .
One Anna, Violet , Ref. # 11
Two Annas, Pale Blue, Ref. # 12
Three Annas, Chocolate, Ref. # 13
Four Annas, Yellowish Green , Ref.
# 14
Eight Annas, Pale Lilac, Ref.
# 15
Two Rupees , Orangish Yellow ,
Ref. # 17
Court Fee Stamps :--
Type-4 :- used in 1942-49, Size
76x34mm.,Perf 13-1/2. Wove paper.
One Anna , Pale Green , Ref. #
41
Eight Annas , Pale Brown , Ref.
# 45
Twelve Annas , Greenish Blue ,
Ref. # 46
Receipt Stamp :-
Type 11 :- 1900 , Type 10 redrawn , Size 26 X 26 mm. , Perf. 14
½ , Wove paper, State name wrong as ,
“AKALKAT”, instead of AKALKOT. Flag and value added in Red.
One Anna , Blue , Ref. # 110 a
Type 15 :- 1936-41 , Size 23 X 31 mm. , Perf. 14 , Wove paper
One Anna , Rose Red, Ref. #
151
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