THE SECOND NAWAB SAHIB MAHABATKHAN I. 1758 to 1774 A. D. Nawab Sahib Sherkhan was succeeded by Nawab Sahib MahabatKhan. VERA VAL, PATAN and other Parganas formed part of the Jagir of NEMATKHAN LODI under Imperial Orders. The inhabitants of Patan frequently raised their heads but Nematkhan being powerful quelled the petty disturbances. After his death the Nawab Sahib's aunt ( father’s sister ) SULTAN BIBI brought Vera Val into her possession, and later on in the year 1762 A. D. SHAIKHMIYAN KAZI, of MANGROL, wrested it from her. While he was extending his power in that region, the Nawab Sahib, for political reasons, thought it proper to amalgamate Vera Val into his own possessions. Consequently in 1764 A. D. he led his armies against Vera Val and obtained of it. At a distance of 31 miles from BHAVNAGAR is situated a beautiful place called TALAJA.

It was under the possession of a Koli tribe, named Baria. They were plunderers by profession. They used to plunder the ships of the Englishmen also. They had acquired so much power that even the Raja of Bhavnagar was afraid to oppose them. At last when the Raja was tired of their depredations, he sought the help of the Nawab Sahib. Thereupon the latter sent an army by which the Kolies were subdued. They gave a large sum as compensation and agreed to practice plunder no more. As Sheikh miyan of MANGROL frequently failed in his allegiance to the Nawab Sahib, an army was dispatched against Mangrol, in 1770. The town was closely besieged and bombardment commenced. The Sheikh realizing his danger agreed to cede half of his Paragna. The Miyanas of MALIYA under Morbi and Waghers became so turbulent as to harass the armies of the GAEKWAD and JAM. As they were under the suzerainty of the Nawab Sahib, he drew his armies for their subjugation, and defeated them. They paid a heavy fine and agreed to owe their allegiance to Nawab Sahib in future.

THAKOR KUMBHAJI JADEJA of GONDAL was found to extend his wealth and influence to such an extent that his men had the audacity to attack the Nawab Sahib's army stationed for guarding the frontier. Therefore the Nawab Sahib sent an army to punish him. But he apologized and paid a heavy fine. This happened in 1770 A. D. In 1773 A. D. the people of the neighborhood of SUTRAPADA complained to the Nawab Sahib that the Zamindar CHAND PATNI oppressed the poor and plundered the inhabitants of the neighboring villages. Thereupon an army was sent against him, which wrested SUTRAPADA from him and he fled to Gorakhmadni. In 1774 A. D. the THAKOR of WANKANER implored help from the Nawab Sahib, against the depredations of the Kathis under his rule. Thereupon an army was sent there, which established order. In 1774 A. D. the Nawab Sahib died at the age of 40 and was buried in the Makbara ( Grave-Yard ) of his ancestors. The Nawab Sahib was very brave and religious. He suppressed the depredations of the Kolies, Mianas and Wagers by bringing them under subjection. He was so good that he often rendered help to the neighboring States of BHAVNAGAR, JAMNAGAR, GONDAL and others in KATHIAWAR.