Karauli

Karauli (also Karoli or Kerowlee) is a town in Rajasthan state of India. The town is the capital of the former princely state of Karauli, and is the administrative center of Karauli District. The town dates from 1348, and is situated in a position naturally defended by ravines on the north and east, while it is further protected by a great wall. The Maharaja's palace is a handsome block of buildings, dating mainly from the middle of the 18th century.

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The state was founded about 995 by Raja Bijai Pal, who claimed descent from Lord Krishna, and was reckoned 88th in descent. His successors, Hindu Rajputs of the Yadava dynasty, ruled as maharajas. Karauli became a princely state of British India in the early 19th century, and in 1818 was made part of Rajputana Agency. The feudal aristocracy of the state consisted of Jadu connected with the ruling house. They paid a tribute in lieu of constant military service, but in case of emergency or on occasions of state display they were bound to attend on the maharaja with their retainers. Maharaja Bhanwar Pal Deo (born 1862, ruled 1866-1927) was appointed G.C.I.E. in 1897, on the occasion of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.

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