Pudukkottai State
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
Pudukkottai was a kingdom and princely state in British India, existing from 1680 to 1948. Initially a feudatory of Ramnad, it expanded through acquisitions from Tanjore, Sivaganga, and Ramnad. The capital was the town of Pudukkottai, and the ruler held a 17-gun salute.
Statistics
Area
3,050.00 km²
Population
438,648