The Ambliara State, also spelt Ambaliyara was a princely state under Mahi Kantha Agency of the Bombay Presidency during the era of the British Raj in India.
History
The Ambliara State was ruled by a Chauhan family that is categorized among the “Kshatriya Koli” Thakordas (minor lords). According to the Gujarat State Gazetteers, the rulers were “Khant Kolis” by caste, and their family claimed descent from the Chauhans of Sambhar and Ajmer.
A single, undated one paisa banknote was issued by the state.
Ambliara State was merged with Baroda State under the Attachment Scheme on 10 July 1943. Finally, Baroda State acceded to the Indian Union on 1 May 1949. The state had enjoyed a Privy Purse of Rs 26000.
Rulers
The rulers of Ambliara bore the title Thakur Shri Maan.
- 1689 – 1724 Roop Singhji
- 1724 – 1773 Moghaji
- 1773 – 1796 Bhalji
- 1796 – 1814 Bhathhiji (d. 1814)
- 1814 – 1838 Nathu Singhji (b. 1799 – d. 1838)
- 1838 – 1858 Regents
- 1858 – 1876 Amar Singhji (b. 1838 – d. 1876)
- 23 April 1876 – 7 March 1908 Jhalamsinghji Amarsinghji (b. 1860 – d. 1908)
- 7 March 1908 – 1947 Keshrisinghji Jalamsinghji (b. 1887 – d. 1963)