Information Title : Jam Saheb Race : Jadeja Rajput Religion : Hindu Size : 3,337 square miles Gun Salute : 13

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Nawanagar is located in the western area of India (Gujrat). The state had a pearl fishery and much of its wealth came from this.

Nawanagar is most famous for its famous son and ruler Jam Saheb Ranjitsinghi, who is still regarded as being one of the all time greats of cricket. Ranjitsinghi in England in 1892. He played for England and Sussex for five years during which time he showed good form and earned a call up to the England team. In 1906 he succeeded his father as Jam Saheb of Nawanagar. Ranjitsinghi died in 1933.