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Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 21, p. 24.

24 Rf1DHANPUR STATE Bijâpur, Tharâd, and Kherâlu. It was agreed at the same time that the Marâthas should give Kamal-ud-din Khan the sum of one lakh, besides presenting him with an elephant and other articles of value. Damaji Gaikwâr, however, wrested from his successors all their dominions, excepting Râdhanpur, Sami, and Munjpur. In 1813 Râdhanpur, through Captain Carnac, then Resident at Baroda, concluded an engagement with the Gaikwar, whereby the latter, under the advice of the British authorities, was empowered to control the external relations of Râdhanpur, and assist in defending it from foreign invasion. In 1819, on aid being sought of the British Government by Râdhanpur against the Khosas, a predatory tribe from Sind, Colonel Barclay marched against them and expelled them from Gujarat. In 1820 Major Miles negotiated an agreement with the Nawâb of Radhanpur. Under the terms of this agrëement the Nawab bound himself not to harbour robbers, or enemies of the British Government; to accompany the British troops with all his forces ; and to pay a tribute in proportion to his means. On February 18, 1822, the tribute was fixed for five years at Rs. 17,ooo. This tribute was, in 1825, remitted by the British Government, and has never again been imposed, the engagement of 1820 remaining in force in. other respects. The Nawab is entitled to a salute of i i guns. The family hold a sanad authorizing any succession that may be legitimate accord- ing to Muhammadan law, and follow the rule of primogeniture in point of succession. The population in igoi was 61,548, compared with 98,or7 in 1891. Hindus numbered 49,887 and Muhammadans 8,oig. The State contains one town, RADHANPUR ; and 159 villages. The principal pro- ducts are cotton, wheat, and the common kinds of grain. Except vegetables, no irrigated crops are grown. The only manufacture of importance is the preparation of a fine description of saltpetre. The chief has power to try his own subjects, even for capital offences, without permission from the Political Agent. In 1903-4 the gross revenue of the State amounted to nearly 4 lakhs, chiefly derived from land (2•7 lakhs) and customs (Rs. 79,000). The State maintains a military force of 35 horse and 163 foot. The strength of the police in 1903-4 was 771 men. There are 24 schools attended by 711 pupils, including 94 girls, The State maintained six medical institutions in 1903-4, treating more than 13,400 patients. In the same year over 1,500 persons were vaccinated. Râdhanpur Town.-Capital of the State of the same name in Bombay, situated in 23° 49' N. and 71° 39' E. Population (igoi), 11,879. It lies in the midst of an open plain, mostly under water during the rains. It is surrounded by a loopholed wall 15 feet high, 8 feet broad, and about 21ff miles in circumference, with corner