NAWAB SAHIB SIR MUHAMMAD RASULKHAN..........1892 A.D. TO 1911 A.D.

Nawab Sahib BahadurKhan, having left no issue, was succeeded but his brother RASULKHAN at the age of 34 in the year 1892 A.D. In the year 1893 A.D. the Nawab Sahib twice visited the important towns of India. During his absence the administration was conducted by Vazir Sahib Bahauddin bhai,. As a mark of is reverence for his master Diwan. Haridas constructed a fountain opposite the Mahabat Makbara at his won expense and dedicated it to the memory of the deceased Nawab Sahib BahadurKhan. As the Agency handed over the administration of the educational department to the State. An officer was appointed at its head. The Nawab Sahib introduced such reforms in this department that it excelled those in other states of Kathiawar. H.E Lord Harris, the governor of Bombay, went to Sasan (Gir) for lion-shooting via Vera Val. After a stay of five days there, H.E. came to Junagadh. He met with a grand reception befitting his high position. Junagadh was gaily decorated and the illuminations and fireworks were noteworthy. H.E, opened the leper hospital at the foot of the Datar Hill, which was constructed in memory of H.R.H prince Albert victor. H.E expressed satisfaction at the excellent manner in which the state was administered by H, H. the Nawab Sahib