Historical Background of Sangli
Sangli was one of the 11-gun salute princely states of British India, under the Kolhapur-Dekkan Residency in the Bombay Presidency, and later the Deccan States Agency. It was one of the southern Maratha Jagirs, with territory widely scattered among other native states and British districts.
Pre-1801
During Shivaji's era, Sangli, Miraj and surrounding areas were captured from the Mughal Empire. Sangli was included in Miraj Jahagir with no direct historical references before 1801.
1801
The First Chintamanrao Appasaheb Patwardhan established a separate principality with Sangli as the capital city, marking the beginning of Sangli as an independent state.
1948
Sangli joined the Dominion of India on March 8, 1948, under the last ruler Capt. HH Shrimant Raja Saheb Sir Chintamanrao II Dhundirajrao Appasaheb Patwardhan.
1,112
Square Miles
2,942
Square Kilometers
226,128
Population (1901)
16,829
Town Population (1901)
Today, Sangli continues to be an integral part of Maharashtra state, preserving its rich Maratha heritage while embracing modern development.