The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Kaker, Chief of; Maharaja Dhiraj Kamal Deo

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1586752The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915) — Kaker, Chief of; Maharaja Dhiraj Kamal DeoC. Hayavadana Rao


Kaker, Chief of; Maharaja Dhiraj Kamal Deo; belongs to an old Rajput family whose ancestors, it is said, were enthroned by a vote of the people; under the Mahratta supremacy, the State had to provide a military contingent when called on to do so; in 1818 the British Government restored the Chief who had been deprived of his possession, on payment of an annual tribute of Rs. 500. But the British Government having resumed certain manorial dues, excused the Chief from payment of the tribute since 1823; area of the State, 1429 Square miles: papulation, about 100,000. The ralations of the State with the British Government is looked after by a Political Agent under the supervision of the Commissioner of Chhatisgarh Division. Address: Kaker, Central Provinces, India.