Pragmalji II of Kutch
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Maharao
Pragmalji II (1839−1875) (reign: 1860-1975) was the Rao
of Princely State of Cutch, a ruler of Jadeja
dynasty who ascended the throne upon death of his father & king Rao Deshalji II on 26th July, 1860 and ruled till his death on 19th December, 1875. He was a progressive King and the Gadh of Mandvi
, Mundra
were re-built during his time. The embankment of Hamirsar Lake
, Prag Mahal
in Bhuj
were other constructions during his reign. It was during his reign the system of state funded education started.In 1870 he started Alfred High School
, the first high school of Kutch at Bhuj
. He was succeeded by his son Khengarji III of Kutch
. Prag Mahal, named after him, which was commissioned by him in 1865, designed by Colon Wilkins, was built for by the British architects and the Kutchi builders was completed after his death in year 1879 during reign of his son Maharao Khengarji III of Kutch.The Port Police, Special cell for minerals, Forest officers for forest protection and the first Bhuj
Municipality was formed during the reign of Pragmulji only. The civil and army laws were framed under guidance of British. Also the modernization set foot in Kutch with the appointment of Non Kutchi Dewan Dewan Bahadur Krishnaji Tulkar, Police Commissioner Pandurang Shivram, and as the Chief Justice Shri Vinayakrao Bhagwat in which only Kutchi
s were appointed till now.
Maharao
Maharao is a variation on the Indian royal title Maharaja, also meaning 'Great king' in Hindi. It is composed of Maha- 'great' and the royal title Rao, a variation on Raja.-Salute states :...
Pragmalji II (1839−1875) (reign: 1860-1975) was the Rao
Raja
Raja is an Indian term for a monarch, or princely ruler of the Kshatriya varna...
of Princely State of Cutch, a ruler of Jadeja
Jadeja
Jadeja belong to the Yaduvanshi rajputs or Chandravanshi rajputs. They are one of the 36 royal dynasties of old tracing their origins to Lord Krishna...
dynasty who ascended the throne upon death of his father & king Rao Deshalji II on 26th July, 1860 and ruled till his death on 19th December, 1875. He was a progressive King and the Gadh of Mandvi
Mandvi
Mandvi is a city and a Municipality in Kachchh district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was once a major port of the region and summer retreat for Maharao of the Kachchh. The old city had a surrounding fort, and remains of the fort wall can still be seen to this day...
, Mundra
Mundra
Mundra is a census town in Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Mundra Port is the largest private port in India.-Geography:The town of Mundra is located about 50 km from Anjar which is one of the major towns in the district of Kutch in Gujarat. The other important towns in this...
were re-built during his time. The embankment of Hamirsar Lake
Hamirsar Lake
Hamirsar Lake is a large man made lake situated in heart of Bhuj town, the District headquarters of Kutch, Gujarat, India.It is a 450 year old lake named after Rao Hamir, the founder of Bhuj. The lake was built during the reign of Rao Khengarji I , the founder of Jadeja dynasty in Kutch, who named...
, Prag Mahal
Prag Mahal
The Prag Mahal is a 19th-century palace located next to the Aina Mahal in Bhuj, Gujarat, India. It was commissioned by Rao Pragmalji II, and construction began in 1865. It was designed by Colonel Henry Saint Wilkins in the Italian Gothic style, and many Italian artisans were involved in its...
in Bhuj
Bhuj
Bhuj is a city and a municipality in Kachchh district in the state of Gujarat, India.-History:It was established by Rao Hamirji in 1510 and was made the state capital by Rao Khengarji I in 1549. Its foundation stone as state capital laid formally on Vikram Samvat 1604 Maagha 5th...
were other constructions during his reign. It was during his reign the system of state funded education started.In 1870 he started Alfred High School
Alfred High School, Bhuj
Alfred High School in Bhuj, Kutch is one of the oldest educational institution of Gujarat and first high school of Kutch. It was founded by Rao of Cutch, Pragmalji II in year 1870 at cost of Rs, 1,50000/-...
, the first high school of Kutch at Bhuj
Bhuj
Bhuj is a city and a municipality in Kachchh district in the state of Gujarat, India.-History:It was established by Rao Hamirji in 1510 and was made the state capital by Rao Khengarji I in 1549. Its foundation stone as state capital laid formally on Vikram Samvat 1604 Maagha 5th...
. He was succeeded by his son Khengarji III of Kutch
Khengarji III of Kutch
Maharajadhiraj Mirza Maharao Sri Sir Khengarji III Sawai Bahadur, GCSI, GCIE, KIH was a progressive and one of the longest ruling, Maharao of the Princely State of Cutch from 1875 to 1942....
. Prag Mahal, named after him, which was commissioned by him in 1865, designed by Colon Wilkins, was built for by the British architects and the Kutchi builders was completed after his death in year 1879 during reign of his son Maharao Khengarji III of Kutch.The Port Police, Special cell for minerals, Forest officers for forest protection and the first Bhuj
Bhuj
Bhuj is a city and a municipality in Kachchh district in the state of Gujarat, India.-History:It was established by Rao Hamirji in 1510 and was made the state capital by Rao Khengarji I in 1549. Its foundation stone as state capital laid formally on Vikram Samvat 1604 Maagha 5th...
Municipality was formed during the reign of Pragmulji only. The civil and army laws were framed under guidance of British. Also the modernization set foot in Kutch with the appointment of Non Kutchi Dewan Dewan Bahadur Krishnaji Tulkar, Police Commissioner Pandurang Shivram, and as the Chief Justice Shri Vinayakrao Bhagwat in which only Kutchi
Kutchi people
The Kutchi people traditionally reside in the Kutch region of the northwestern Indian state of Gujarat and in the Sindh province of Pakistan...
s were appointed till now.