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    1. [INDIA-ROYALTY] Akalkot
    2. Henry Soszynski
    3. Greetings, Thanks to Akshay, we have been able to update the Akalkot page. It appears that following the death of the last Raja in 1965, he was succeeded by his elder daughter, Rani Sumitraraje Bhonsle. She is unmarried, which would normally preclude her from adopting a successor, so her younger sister is the most likely heir. However the law has changed, and it seems that she may be able to adopt if she wishes. The late Raja had a son outside marriage, who petitioned the Indian Government to be named as successor, however he is not accepted by the people of Akalkot. Does anyone have any further details? Cheers, Henry PS Kurundwad Senior and Masuda have had some minor updates. Also trying to find out details on the succession in Porbandar since the death of the last Maharana.

    02/25/2004 12:45:54