Thakore Saheb

Thakur is a feudal title and a surname used by a class of communities in India and Nepal.

The word Thakur means lord, god or master, The title was used by rulers of several princely states including Ambliara, Vala, Morbi and Varsoda. Sons of Thakurs, were given the title of Kunwar, denoting the prince.

In the zamindari system, Thakurs were landlords who used to collect revenue in their jagir (feudatory estate).

A Thakur's (e)state, called Thakurate, reached salute state rank in the British Empire of India. The Thakore Sahib of Dhrol,Thakur Sahib of Limbdi,Thakur Sahib of Palitana and Thakur Sahib of Rajkot were recognised with hereditary 9-gun salutes, while the Thakur Sahib of Gondal received an 11-gun salute.

It is derived from the Sanskrit word thākura meaning deity, idol, chief or man of rank.

Thakur served as the title of many princely states, including: Beja State, Bija State, Chuda State, Dhadi State, Kachhi Baroda State, Kathiwada State, Kawarda State, Khirasra State, Kunihar State, Mahlog State, Mohanpur State, Ranasan State, Sanjeli State, Sayla State, Tharad State, Valasna State, Wadagam State.

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