Kankrej Taluka Thara is a Town and

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in Banaskantha District in the

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state of India.

History

The Kankrej was ruled by Rajput chieftains during

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. The rajput of Kankrej were most rebellious against

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rulers and British Raj in India.

References

Cities and towns in Vav-Tharad district {{Banaskantha-geo-stub