Royal Honours
& Decorations

Recognizing excellence, loyalty, and service to the House, the State, and the World through the conferment of Nobility and Chivalric Orders.

The Peerage

System of Nobility

The Royal House of Bharuch maintains a system of nobility to recognize its supporters and those who have made lasting contributions to Gujarat and India.

The Royal Titles

Members of the Royal Family, including the Nawab and Nawabzada, are styled Nek Alam Khan and Khan Bahadur. These are inherited in succession by the Head of the House.

S

Sardar (Sardarni)

HE Sardar Surname

Meaning: "Chief / Leader"

J

Jahandar (Jahanara)

HE Jahandar Surname

Meaning: "Glorious / Magnificent"

A

Amir (Amira)

HE Amir Surname

Meaning: "Leader / Commander"

Conferment by Letters Patent

H.R.H. the Nawab confers these Honours via a Letters Patent stating the Title and whether it is a Lifetime or Hereditary Title. Hereditary titles pass to the eldest legitimate male child following primogeniture.

Note: Recipients of the highest Chivalric Orders (GCLG/GCOB) are considered untitled nobility.

Dilerjung

INSIGNIA

Dilerjung Bravery Medal

Historic Bravery · 1768–1772

The Nawab Imtiyaz-ud-Daula
Dilerjung Bravery Medal

The Nawab Imtiyaz-ud-Daula Moazziz Maazud Khan Bahadur Dilerjung Bravery Medal honours the memory of His Royal Highness Nawab Imtiyaz-ud-Daula Moazziz Maazud Khan Bahadur Dilerjung, Nawab of Bharuch (1768–1772), the last ruling Nawab of the State.

During his reign, coins were issued in his name, affirming his sovereign authority. He confronted the power of the East India Company, culminating in the Treaty of Peace and Firm Friendship (1771) — concluded between the Honourable William Hornby, Esq., President & Governor in Council of Bombay, on behalf of the East India Company, and The Nawab.

This Bravery Medal recognises acts of loyalty, valour, and principled courage in the spirit of "Dilerjung" (दिलेर जंग / دلیر جنگ) — Courage in Battle — whether military, civic, professional, or personal.

ClassOne class only
NatureMay be conferred for life, or at the pleasure of the reigning Nawab as a hereditary distinction transmissible to the eldest legitimate child
RibbonSuspended on a deep blue ribbon with two vertical gold stripes, symbolising the two sieges defended in honour of Bharuch

Insignia

The Royal Order of the Lion

Regional Chivalry

Order of the
Lion of Gujarat

Named for the majestic Indian lion found only in the Gujarat region near Bharuch. This order is awarded to those who have achieved distinction in academics, charitable endeavors, or rendered service to the Royal House.

Classes of the Order

  • Knight / Dame Grand CommanderGCLG
  • Knight / Dame CommanderKCLG /DCLG
  • CompanionCLG

* Brevets indicate Hereditary or Lifetime status.

Global Recognition

Order of the Star of Barygaza

Acknowledging chivalric and charitable service on a global scale. The city of Bharuch, known to the Greeks and Romans as Barygaza (Βαρύγαζα), meaning "deep treasure," has long been a hub of civilization. This Order honours that enduring mercantile legacy.

Order Ceremony
Order Ceremony
Order Ceremony

The Five Classes

  • Knight / Dame Grand CommanderGCOB
  • Knight / Dame CommanderKCOB / DCOB
  • CommanderCOB
  • OfficerOOB
  • MemberMOB