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The 1930s was a period when members of the former princely states were building homes in Mumbai. It was only natural that they chose the prevalent style of the time. Darya Mahal, the home of the
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died on 19 December 1875. He ascended the throne on 3 January 1876 and reigned under a
Council of Regency until he came of age, 11 August 1884 and was invested with full ruling powers on 14 November 1884. In 1892, during his reign Cutch was raised to 17-gun salute. He appointed Shri Seth Ranmalsha
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started in 1900–01. Ostensibly the inaugural train carried the baraat (marriage entourage) of Yuvraj
Vijayrajji. First train ran in year 1905. The line was extended to
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Kshatriya Community : A brief History & Glory: by Raja Pawan Jethwa. (2007) Calcutta.
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