Maharana Vikmatji Jethwa - Porbandar

           Maharana Vikmatji Jethwa - Porbandar

                                                    

     After the death of Khimoji (1917 to 181), the 13th ruler of Porbandar, Vikmatji became the ruler of the Jethwa dynasty of Porbandar state.  Who was also called Bhojrajji.  He was born in 19 AD.  As he was only eight years old at the time of his father Rana Khimaji, Rajmatashri Rupalibai ruled the state.  Rupaliba, who lived a simple life, was opposed to false spending, who chose to run the state frugally when the state coffers were empty.  Rajmata was of religious nature who built Madhavrayaji's temple in Madhavpur in 160 AD.  Kedareshwar, Kedarkund, Rupaliba Lake (Bhojlar) were built in Porbandar during the time of Vikmatji.  After the death of Rajmata in 181, Vikmatji took over the throne.  Porbandar state population in 181 AD was 21,08.  9,1 in 181; 2,20 in 1901;  21,50 in 1911.  1,01,81 in 151 AD.  Is.  The population of Porbandar city was 1,13,8 in 181 and 12,8 in 181.  19,205 in 181. 6,90 in 1901.  6,51 in 1911.  2.3 in 191, 2.3 in 191.  In the year 181, 2,6.  In the year 181, 2,6.  In 181, it was 2,051.  When E.S.  In 2001, the city had a population of 4,50,8.  Due to the proper administration and stability of Vikmatji, the British government liked Porbandar state in the first class.  At the time of Vikmatji, piracy on the coast was less.

      Okha Mandal handed over Gaikwad to Vaghero and went outside.  Which was guarded by the army of Porbandar.  When Vikmatji went on a pilgrimage and handed over the reins to Kumar Madhavsinhji, Laxman Khawas ran the state instead of Madhavsinh.  Took.  When the British government came to know about this incident, they took action against Vikmatji and reduced the state of Porbandar from first class to third class and took power from Vikmatji's hands and appointed an administrator.  In 18 AD, Sir F.S.  A song is sung about Leli destroying the fort of Porbandar.  "Rana's stronghold was taken by Lelid, he fell down and hit Patado ... Rana's stronghold.  At this time, Vikmatji had made representations to the British government about the injustice done to him, but the British administration remained in Porbandar from 1800 to 1900 during Vikmatji's time.  At this time the railways and roads were closed and the monarchy was closed.  Vikmatji Rajarshi lived a life, he was a religious person.  He used to get up early every morning, take a bath with cold water and sit in worship.  He himself was initially a Vaishnava.  But then became Shaivite.  After Vikmatji died on 21-8-16, Bhavsinhji was sitting on the throne of Porbandar.