Bhopal State
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
Bhopal State was an Islamic principality founded in the 18th century by Dost Muhammad Khan. It functioned as a princely state under British suzerainty before merging into India. The territory was historically significant for its strategic location in central India.
Statistics
Area
17,876.10 km²
Population
665,961