Muhammad garh princely state court fee/revenue stamp

MUHAMMAD GARH NON SALUTE STATE

Muhammadgarh state is formerly Central India States (Bhopal) Agency, now in Madhya Pradesh State , area of state was 29 Sq. Miles comprising of 14 villages ,and population of the state was 2,658 in 1931.

Mohammadgarh State, also spelt as 'Muhammadgarh', was a former princely state in Central India, under the Bhopal Agency during the British Raj. It was situated in the Malwa Plateau. The state had an area of 29 Square Miles or 75 Sq.Km, and a population of 2,944 (as of 1901). Its headquarters were at Mohammadgarh town.

Mohammadgarh state was established in 1842 with parts of Basoda and Kurwai states, when Ahsanullah Khan, the Nawab of Basoda divided his state between two sons, Bakaulla and Muhammad Khan. The latter became acknowledged as founder of the town of Muhammadgarhwas founded by Muhammed Khan and named by his name, and state of Muhammadgarh. The rulers of Mohammadgarh refused to accept the overlordship of Gwalior State, retaining their independence.

The Nawab of Mohammadgarh was one of the original constituents of the Chamber of Princes, an institution established in 1920. Mohammadgarh state would remain a British protectorateuntil 1947, when its last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union.

Although the rulers of this native state belonged to a Muslim Pathan dynasty, over 80% of the population of Muhammadgarh State followed the Hindu religion. In June 1947 the state became part of Madhya Bharat, until all the princely states were abolished. Then the states's territory was integrated in Madhya Pradesh.

Court fee Stamp :-

Type-1 - 1890 AD , Size of stamps 77x36 mm., British Indian Court fee series of 1882 (Victoria) stamp Overprinted with , “MOHAMMAD / GARH STATE ”. Perf. 14.

Eight Annas , Lilac , Ref. # 16

Type-2 - 1905 AD , Size of stamps 77x36 mm., British Indian Court fee series of 1904 (Edward VII) stamp Overprinted with , “MOHAMMAD / GARH STATE ”. Perf. 14.