Banswara State was a princely state in India during the British Raj. It was located in what is today the state of Rajasthan. The rulers belonged to the Sisodia clan. Banswara State was founded in 1527. Banswara was established by Udai Singh, the ruler of Bagar as a domain for his son Jagmal Singh. The rulers of the state bore the title 'Maharawal' from 1688 onwards. Banswara State became a British protectorate on 16 November 1818. In 1949 Banswara was merged into the Indian Union.
| Ruler | Reign | |
| Ajab Singh | 1688 – 1706 | |
| Bhim Singh | 1706 – 1713 | |
| Bishan Singh | 1713 – 1737 | |
| Udai Singh II | 1737 – 1747 | |
| Prithvi Singh | 1747 – 1786 | |
| Bijai Singh | 1786 – 1816 | |
| Umaid Singh | 1816 – 1819 | |
| Bhawani Singh | 1819 – 1838 | |
| Bahadur Singh | 1838 – 1844 | |
| Lakshman Singh | 1844 – 1905 | |
| Shambhu Singh | 1905 – 1913 | |
| Prithvi Singh | 1913 – 1944 | |
| Chandra Vir Singh | 1944 – 1947 |
1 Rupee - Lakshman Singh, KM#23
Obv : Script made by the ruler Lakshman Singh, who reigned from 1844 to 1905. These coins were used as Nazarana (gift) rupees and did not circulate
Samsatraba
Rev :
Samsatraba
Details :
Plain edge
KM#23
References :
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banswara_State
- http://www.worldstatesmen.org/India_princes_A-J.html
- http://www.hubert-herald.nl/BhaRajasthan1.htm
- South Asian Coins & Paper Money (INDIAN EDITION) - Krause Publication
