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The flag was 2 by 2.5, the field red, with a yellow border. The border was equal
to 1 tenth of the length of the flag. An elaborate coat of arms was placed in
the middle of the flag. Neither my minimal ability to translate French words,
nor the quality of the drawing in the book, is adequate for a good description
of the arms. My weak attempt to describe them is- a field of murrey (a rare
heraldic color, dark red, supposed to be the color of mulberries); a pale or,
seme with drops of blood; in a chief azure a child's head bearing a laurel(?)
crown or; supporters are a black bear and a speckled stag. Above the shield is a
helmet surmounted by some sort of animal and another device. A scroll appears
below. If my understanding is correct, this scroll bears the motto "Il Accorde
La Grace A Notre Trone Victorieux". The entire achievement of arms reaches
almost to the border both top and bottom.
Ned Smith, 12 November 1998
Charkhari was an 11-gun state now in the Hamirpur district of Uttar Pradesh,
Area: 2,279 km2, founded 1765. - see
http://www.uq.net.au/~zzhsoszy/ips/c/charkhari.html
Jarig Bakker, 15 May 2002
PRINCIPALITY OF CHARKHARI
Princely States of Central India, States of Bundelkhand Agency, Present-day
Uttar Pradesh
11 Gun Salute
Area: 2, 279 sq.km
Acceded to the Union of India on Jan.1, 1950
Raja Chhatarsal divided his lands in 1731 into several portions, one of which
was given to Raja Jagat Rai. At his death in 1757, a dispute arose as to the
succession, with Raja Pahar Singh, seizing the territory forcing Raja Khuman
Singh to flee. Terms were agreed to in 1764, and Raja Khuman Singh received
Charkhari, becoming its first Raja in 1765. The Maharaja maintains a military
force of 188 cavalry, 1552 infantry, and 42 guns, and is entitled to a salute
of 11 guns (in 1893).
https://www.indianrajputs.com/view/charkhari
Valentin Poposki,
4 November 2022
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located by Valentin Poposki, 4 November 2022
Source:
https://www.indianrajputs.com/view/charkhari