Limbdi princely state court fee/revenue stamp

LIMBDI 9 GUN SALUTE STATE

Limbdi state is formerly Western India State Agency (Kathiawar), merged into Saurashtra, now in Gujarat State, area of state was 888 Sq.Km. ,and population of state was 35,422 in 1921, Privy purse of state at the time of accession on 15 Feb 1948 was Rs.2,30,000.

Limbdi State was a princely state and was entitled to a 9-gun salute during the British Raj. It was ruled at that time by members of the Jhala dynasty. It belonged to Kathiawar Agency. After India's independence from British colonial rule in 1947, Limbdi was integrated into the Indian Union with other princely states.

During local princely states existence in Kathiyawad, there were approximately 222 small & medium princely states. During that era, Limbdi was also a princely state. During the time span from 1768 to 1948, many rulers had taken charge of Limbdi starting from Harisinhji, Bhojrajji, Harbhamji, Fatesinhji, Jashwantsinhji, Jatashankar.

During the reign of king Jaswantsinhji, Swami Vivekananda had stayed in the city Limbdi during his visit of Saurashtra. King Jaswantsinhji had become the friend of Swami Vivekananda. They had stayed together in Mahabaleshwar during 4 May 1892 to 28 May 1892. Spiritual discussion held between them has been well depicted in the Daily Diary of king Jaswantsinhji. It is believed that king Jaswantsinhji had inspired & requested Swami Vivekanand to participate in the World Religion Conference.

There were several princely cities in Saurashtra, but Limbdi was the first city to install electricity bulbs on the city roads during the reign of King Jatashankar. During Jatashankar's rule, utmost importance was given to improving the condition of agriculture and farmers. For making proper use of land resources, the king used to give waste lands and barren lands to needy farmers for 3 years for development without collecting any taxes from them. In 1908, the cultivated land was 11,600,000 acres or 47,000 Sq.km which reached to 18,100,000 acres or 73,000 Sq. Km in 1935. For the upliftment of farmers, Limbdi Co-operative Bank was established. By forming various farmers oriented laws, they had been made free from the burden of debt. During this time, famines (droughts) used to happen over and over again. But the king always encouraged the farmers to store food & fodder to meet future contingencies. Therefore in 1912, Limbdi state didn't have to suffer much due to famine.

Court fee stamps :--
Type- 3 - used in 1926-35 , Size 76 X 38 mm. , Perf. 12, Wove paper.

Eight Annas, Yellow Brown, Ref. #34

Type- 4 - used in 1932-42 , Size 76 X 38 mm. , Perf. 12, Wove paper. Smaller portrait .

Two Annas , Light Blue , Ref. #42

Type- 6 - used in 1942 , Size 97 X 55 mm. , Perf. 12, wove paper.

Two Annas , Rose Red, Ref. # 62

Type- 7 - used in 1933-34 , Size 70 X 36 mm. , Perf. 12, Surfaced wove paper.

Eight Annas , Deep Brown Red, Ref. # 73

Type- 8 - used in 1930-35 , Size 74 X 38 mm. , Perf. 10 ¾ to 12, Surfaced wove paper.

One Rupee , Magenta , Ref. # 86a

Type- 12 - used in 1935AD , Size 75 X 38 mm. , Perf. 11, , wove paper.

Three Rupee , Red , Ref. # 128

Type- 13 - used in 1942-49 , Size 75 X 38 mm. , Perf. 11, wove paper

Eight Annas , Deep Orange Brown , Ref. # 147

RECEIPT STAMP :-

Type – 20 - Used in 1882 AD, Design size 30x34mm., Imperf. ,Wove or laid paper.