History

The Shaktimat Order of Jhalavada was founded by His Majesty Maharaja Raj Sahib Siraj Sir Meghrajii Drangadhra Muyurdhwajsinhji Gandshyamsinhji Maharaja of Drangadhra, the ruler of the Principality of Drangadhra, in 1942. The Order is conferred in 6 Classes to citizens of Dhrangadra, however, some sources posit that the Order is only awarded in 3 Classes.

The V Class is worn on the breast from a ribbon. The differences between the IV, V, and VI Classes is uncertain.

It is uncertain if the reverse features an inscription.

There may be an additional version of the V Class Decoration with varies by composition.

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