Athgarh princely state fiscal court fee /revenue stamp

ATHGARH                                                                       ( Non Gun Salute State )

LOCATION IN ORISSA

Athgarh (ଆଠଗଡ) was one of the princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. The state was founded by Sri Karan Niladri Bebarta Patnaik of the Karan caste in 1178 and had its capital in Athgarh (Athagad) town. Its last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union on 1 January 1950. It was made part of Cuttack district of Orissa in 1949.

The area of the state was 435.12 Sq. Km. or 168 Sq.Miles  and the population in 1931 was 42351 The founder of the state was Karan Narayana Bawarta Patnaik of the Karan caste. The Rajguru of Athgarh lived near Gada (Rani Mahal). During the British Raj Athgarh was one of the Feudatory States of Orissa.

 Revenue Stamp :- 

Type 12 :-  Used in 1945-47, Overprinted in Black , “ATHGARH  STATE” on British Indian Revenue Series of 1934—46 , Size 18x22 mm.

One Anna , Chest nut , Ref. # 122