Royal Title in India
Rana was a title used by Rajput kings and princes in India. As a prefix, Rana means a prince/king who has proven his worth in a hard-fought war and won it against all odds. The Jat rulers of Gohad were awarded the title of Rana have use Singhandev was the first Jat ruler of Gohad state. The chronology of Jat rulers of Gohad has 17 names including above: Singhandev (Second), Devi Singh, Udyaut Singh, Rana Anup Singh, Sambhu Singh, Abhay Chander, Ratan Singh, Uday Singh, Bagh Raj, Gaj Singh, Jaswant, Bhim Singh, Girdhar Pratap, Chhatra Singh, Kirat Singh and Pohap Singh. Historically important among above Jat rulers were Maharaja Bhim Singh Rana (1703–1756) and Maharaja Chhatra Singh Rana (1757–1782). They also occupied the Gwalior fort twice Maharaja Bhim Singh Rana (1740–1756) and Maharaja Chhatra Singh Rana (1780–1783).
The title "Rana" was earned through valiance, but very occasionally it was transferred from generation to generation. Rana Pratap Singh is probably the most famous person to have ever had the title. As ruler of Mewar, he fought numerous wars against the Mughals.
The Kshatriya Marathas of Konkan use the title "Rane", which is a synonym in Marathi for the North Indian title of Rana. The Rane rulers of Sattari, Goa fought a long lasting war against the Portuguese in the 19th century for Goa's freedom.
In the former princely states of Bangalore, Ali Rajpur, Bashahr, Baghal, Baghat and Keonthal, the rulers changed their titles from Rana to Raja. The style of the Rana of Porbandar was upgraded in 1918 to Maharana Sahib. There was only one incumbent before accession to of the state to the Republic of India.
Princely states that continued to use the title Rana for their rulers included Bhajji, Darkoti, Jobat, Jubbal, Khaneti, Kumharsain, Kuthar, Mangal, Kangra, Sakti, Wao and Dhami (a tributary state of Bilaspur). (Please add/delete).
The Thakurs of Balsan and Tharoch, promoted their self-styled titles to Rana.
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