Maharana Natwarsinhji - Porbandar

                    Maharana Natwarsinhji - Porbandar

                                                  

       On the death of Bhavsinhji, the 13th ruler of Porbandar, his son Natwarsinhji ascended the throne at the age of eight.  But due to being of Sagiravartha, from 1905 to 150 AD  The state of Porbandar was administered by the British.  They were given full power on 28-1-190.  He was born on 30-9-1901.  He was educated at Rajkumar College, Rajkot.  Maharana Natwarsinhji was a good, naive and people-loving ruler.  He loved scouting.  He was a good fan of cricket.  He went abroad to play as the captain of the Indian cricket team in 1918.  On the day of Natwarsinhji Hanuman Jayanti and Vasant Panchami, he used to run various competitions in a marathon race of 21.5 km in which Porbandar.  A 7-year-old Mere for two years with the participation of the youth of Koli, Vagher, Mer of the state.  Got the first number.  Their marriage is Rupaliba, daughter of Rajvi Dolatsinhji of Limbdi  (M. B. E.).  The state made good progress during his reign  Was and the people received unconditional love.  Natwar Singhji provided many facilities to the people of the state!  Provided and many improvements were made.  The city was adorned with coconuts on both sides of the road and the roads were improved.  During his reign a lot was established in Porbandar.  In which Associated Cement Company Factory in 18th, Maharana Textile Mill in 19th, Balmandir in 19th, Yuvak Sangh in 19th, Jagdish Oil Mill in 19th,  Duleep School of Cricket in 1918.  Apart from this, ginning and pressing factories, diwasali, glass and salt, vegetable ghee, soap etc. factories were also set up.  When the justice of Porbandar state was applauded, six criminal courts, four civil courts and   The court was present.  During his reign in 16 AD, the poet Rabindranath Tagore  When he came on a trip to Saurashtra, he also came to Porbandar.  Respected and made a big donation to "Visva-Bharati".  In his time, the fourth session of the Kathiawar Political Council was held in Porbandar in 1918 under the presidency of Amrutlal Thakkar.  He was awarded the title of "Maharaja" in 1917 for helping the British in the First World War and the number of cannon salutes was increased to 12.  On June 6, 19, the British also gave him the title of KCSI.   He died on October 4, 19.  They get an annual salary of Rs 2.50 lakh  Was found.