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{{Infobox emblem
{{WIP}} {{Region icon Kylaris}} [[Category:Rajyaghar]]
|name             = Greater Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Rajyaghar
{{Infobox subdivision type
|image            = GreaterRajyaniRoyalArms.png
| name               = Union States and Federal Territories of the Kingdom of Rajyaghar
|alt              =
| map                = RajyagharStateMap2.png
|image_width      = 250
| category           = {{wp|Federated state}}
|middle           = Royal Coat of Arms of Rajyaghar.png
| territory         = [[Rajyaghar|Kingdom of Rajyaghar]]
|middle_width    =
| start_date        =
|middle_caption  = Version without the compartment and supporters
| current_number     = 12 Union States, 2 Federal Territories
|lesser          = LesserRajyaniRoyalArms.png
| number_date        =  
|lesser_width    = 100
| government        = {{wp|State government}}
|lesser_caption  = Version consisting of the crowned escutcheon only
| subdivision        = {{wp|Province}}, {{wp|District}}, {{wp|Commune}}, {{wp|Ward}}
|image2          =
|image2_alt      =
|image2_width    =
|image2_caption  =
|image3          =
|image3_alt      =
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|image3_caption  =
|armiger         = [[Krishan VII]]<br>[[Monarchy of Rajyaghar|Maharaja of Rajyaghar]]
|year_adopted     = 1956
|crest            = Royal Crown of Rajyaghar
|torse            =  
|shield          = {{wp|Azure}}, Eagle {{wp|Argent}} holding in his sinister and dexter claws the [[Charsidhanism#Symbolism|Charsidhan Chakra]] Argent
|supporters      = Two {{wp|Trishula|trishulas}} Argent and two {{wp|Seahorse|seahorses}} Argent
|compartment      =
|motto            =
|orders          = Order of the Gryphon
|badge            =
|other_elements  = The monarch places this coat of arms on a pedastal mantle lined with Ermine. Above the mantle is a pavilion azure again topped with the royal crown.
|earlier_versions = National Emblem of Rajyaghar<br>Pariprateek of the Rajana Family
|use              =
|notes            =
}}
}}
{{Politics of Rajyaghar}}
The '''Union States and Federal Territories''' of the [[Rajyaghar|Kingdom of Rajyaghar]] are the principal administrative divisions of the Kingdom. The Kingdom is a {{wp|federation}} comprised of 12 Union States and 2 Federal Territories (Kinadica and Bishnupur).


The '''Coat of Arms of the [[Rajyaghar|Kingdom of Rajyaghar]]''' has greater and lesser versions.
==History==


The Royal Coat of Arms consists of a silver eagle holding the [[Charsidhanism#Symbolism|Charsidhan Chakra]], in silver, all in a blue shield with the royal crown on top.
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The national emblem (''Charsidhan Chakra'') consists of a 24-spoked wheel, representing the [[Administrative divisions of Rajyaghar|24 Union States]], superimposed upon the [[Prateek|pariprateek]] of the Rajana Family, the royal family of Rajyaghar. The national emblem is not a variant of the Royal Coat of Arms. The state emblem of Rajyaghar is similar to the national emblem, but has a {{wp|trishula}} as a supporter behind the Charsidhan Chakra.
===Madhyarajyas===


The current design of the Royal Arms were introduced in 1956, under Maharaja Krishan VI. Previously, there had been no distinction between the state emblem and that used by the Monarch and royal family. Since 1956, there is a more complex royal coat of arms for the monarchy which is designated as the Royal Coat of Arms.
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==Royal Coat of Arms==
===Naratha Confederacy===


The current version of the Royal Coat of Arms, commonly known as the Royal Arms, was established by royal decree on 21st June 1956 by Krishan VI. The Royal Arms were created in order to enable a distinction between the emblem used by government institutions, such as the federal and state governments, and the Monarchy, which had, from independence until 1956, been the State Emblem.
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The shield, an azure heater, posseses a charge of an argent eagle holding in its dexter and sinister claws the charsidhan chakra in argent. The eagle represents the Monarch of Rajyaghar and its position in holding the charsidhan chakra represents the role of the monarch in their duty to protect, preserve and promote the realm and its peoples. The blue shield represents the maritime history of the Sanyukti Empire, later Naratha Confederacy and modern Rajyaghar and their status as maritime nations.
===Colonial Era===


Two trishulas (tridents) act as supporters; representing the royal authority of the monarch, as trishulas are a common sign of leadership and authority in Rajyaghar, as well as a further representation of the protective role of the Monarch over the realm and to represent their status as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. The shield features the insignia and chain of the Order of the Gryphon, the highest chivalric order in the Kingdom of Rajyaghar. The coronet above the shield is a heraldic depiction of the Rajyani Royal Crown worn by Monarchs on state occasions.
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The royal coat of arms is reserved exclusively for use by the Monarch, the royal family, the Shahee Rakshak (Royal Guards) and the Mantriparishad (Royal Court) according to royal decree. The arms have faced criticism by both republicans and hardliners who believe that it is too heavily influenced by [[Euclea|euclean]] {{wp|heraldry}} and too distinct from the designs of native prateeks used across Rajyaghar.
==Administrative Divisions==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;"
|-
!Map of the Administrative Divisions
!Information
!Additional Maps
|-
|{{Rajyani Administrative Divisions|float=left}}
|
'''Union States'''<br>
* {{flagicon image|ChanakFlag.png}} [[Chanak]]
* {{flagicon image|HarringhataFlag.png}} [[Harringhata]]
* {{flagicon image|PinjarFlag.png}} [[Pinjar]]
* {{flagicon image|KendraPradeshFlag.png}} [[Purvadi]]
* {{flagicon image|RathankotFlag.png}} [[Rathankot]]
* {{flagicon image|RauliaFlag.png}} [[Raulia]]
* {{flagicon image|Flag-19.png}} [[Sangam]]
* {{flagicon image|SanosraFlag.png}} [[Sanosra]]
* {{flagicon image|SanyuktFlag.png}} [[Sanyukt]]
* {{flagicon image|TarkhanaFlag.png}} [[Tarkhana]]
* {{flagicon image|DedhaFlag.png}} [[Vapas Pradesh]]
* {{flagicon image|ZulmatFlag.png}} [[Zulmat]]
<br>
'''Federal Districts'''<br>
* {{flagicon image|BishnupurFlag.png}} [[Bishnupur]]
* {{flagicon image|KinadicaFlag.png}} [[Kinadica]]
<br>
'''Provinces, Wards, Districts and Communes'''<br>
The Union States are subdivided into Provinces, which are divided into Districts, which are further subdivided into Communes. Federal Districts have Wards rather than Provinces, Districts or Communes. Districts and Wards serve as the constituencies for Class I seats in the [[Shahee Sansad]].
|[[File: Provinces of Rajyaghar.png|150px|right|thumb|Provinces of Rajyaghar]] <br> [[File: RajyaniProvinces.png|150px|right|thumb|Districts of Rajyaghar]]
|-
|}


===Versions and Variants===
===Union States===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Flag
!Emblem
!Union State
!Capital City
!Population
!Area (km<sup>2</sup>)
!Density (km<sup>2</sup>)
!Rajakumar (HoS)
!First Minister (HoG)
!Region
|-
|XX
|XX
|Chanak
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|the Lowlands
|-
|XX
|XX
|Harringhata
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|the Lowlands
|-
|XX
|XX
|Pinjar
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|The South
|-
|XX
|XX
|Purvadi
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|Narathi
|-
|XX
|XX
|Rathankot
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|Narathi
|-
|XX
|XX
|Raulia
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|Eastern Bloc
|-
|XX
|XX
|Sangam
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|The South
|-
|XX
|XX
|Sanosra
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|Narathi
|-
|XX
|XX
|Sanyukt
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|Narathi
|-
|XX
|XX
|Tarkhana
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|the Lowlands
|-
|XX
|XX
|Vapas Pradesh
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|Pavitri
|-
|XX
|XX
|Zulmat
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|XX
|Eastern Bloc
|-
|}


====Royal Family====
===Federal Territories===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Flag
!Emblem
!Federal Territory
!Capital Ward
!Population
!Area (km<sup>2</sup>)
!Density (km<sup>2</sup>)
!Head of State
!Head of Government
!Region
|-
|[[Image:BishnupurFlag.png|border|centre|50px|link=List of Rajyani flags|alt=Flag of Bishnupur]]
|
|[[Bishnupur]]
|Sri Mahesi Mandir
|XX
|XX
|XX
|Panditrao XX
|Panditrao XX
|The North
|-
|[[Image:KinadicaFlag.png|border|centre|50px|link=List of Rajyani flags|alt=Flag of Kinadica]]
|[[Image:KinadicaLogo.png|border|centre|50px|link=Kinadica|alt=Logo of Kinadica]]
|[[Kinadica]]
|City Square
|XX
|XX
|XX
|Governor Rajiv Siraskar
|Mayor Kareena Patel
|The North
|-
|}


====Additional usage====
==Federalism in Rajyaghar==
Governance of both the Union States and Federal Territories is divided between the [[Central Union Government]] (federal) and state governments. Article VI of the Constitution specifies the responsibilites of the federal and state governments. At Independence, the Constitution stated that any unprescribed responsibilites would fall under the purview of the state governments but in 1958, the 11th Amendment transfered unprescribed responsibilites from the state to the federal government. Further centralisation of power took place during ''the Emergency'' in which the 12th Amendment transfered jurisdiction of the police from state governments to the federal government as part of the nationwide police reform programme. This continual de-devolution of power has resulted in increased support for seperatist movements in the southern Union States of [[Sangam]] and [[Tarkhana]].


{{Infobox emblem
Article VI of the Constitution outlines the following responsibilites to be prescribed to the state governments:
|name            = National Emblem<br>''<small>Charsidhan Chakra</small>''
* Management of transportation and local infrastructure
|image            = Charsidhan.png
* Provision of emergency services (excluding the police since 1965)
|alt              =
* Local planning and zoning
|image_width      = 150
* Education outside of the national curriculum
|middle          = RajyagharSeal.png
[[File: Admiral Verma.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Governor Siraskar of Kinadica]]
|middle_width    = 100
State elections are held every 5 years which, since 1995, have been at the same time as federal elections. Article VI of the Constitution dictates that Union States must have a {{wp|unicameral}} legislature and an executive based off of the {{wp|Westminster System|Northabbey model}}, in which the First Minister is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the state legislature. Elections for these legislatures are held every 5 years and, sice 1995, have been held concurrently with the federal General Elections.
|middle_caption  = State Emblem, consisting of the National Emblem and trishula supporter
|armiger          = [[Monarchy of Rajyaghar|Maharaja of Rajyaghar]]<br>[[Central Union Government]]<br>[[Administrative divisions of Rajyaghar|State Governments]]<br>[[Judiciary of Rajyaghar]]
|year_adopted    = 1946
|crest            =
|torse            =
|shield          = [[Charsidhanism#Symbolism|Charsidhan Chakra]]
|supporter        = {{wp|Trishula}}
|compartment      =
|motto            =
|orders          =
|badge            =
|other_elements  = Various elements included on variations of the state version
|use              =
|notes            =
}}
==National Emblem==
 
The '''National Emblem of Rajyaghar''', also known as the ''Charsidhan Chakra'', is the official civil emblem ([[prateek]]) of the [[Rajyaghar|Kingdom of Rajyaghar]].
 
The state emblem consists of the Charsidhan Chakra with a {{wp|trishula}} placed through the chakra. The state emblem has many variants which are used by the [[Central Union Government]], [[Judiciary of Rajyaghar|Supreme Court]] and [[Administrative divisions of Rajyaghar|state governments]].
 
The national emblem (Charsidhan Chakra) is made up of the pariprateek of the Rajana Family, the royal family of Rajyaghar, and a 24-spoked wheel which represents the unity of the 24 Union States of Rajyaghar.
 
==State Emblem==
 
The State Emblem is a variant of the National Emblem and is used by government institutions throughout the Kingdom. The State Emblem comprises the Charsidhan Chakra superimposed upon a Trishula, representing royal authority supporting and maintaining the state. The various institutions, such as the Federal ([[Central Union Government]] and [[Cabinet of Rajyaghar|Ashta Pradhan]]), Judicial ([[Judiciary of Rajyaghar|Supreme Court]]) and [[Administrative divisions of Rajyaghar|State-level Governments]], all use further variations of the State Emblem.
 
The Federal Government and its agencies use a version in which the State Emblem is flanked by two pillars, draped in the national flag and topped by the heraldic version of the Rajyani Royal Crown. The Governments of Union States, known as State Governments, uses a version in which the State Emblem is encompassed within a seal with the wording of the seal being: ''Union State Government of [State]''. The seal also bears the coronet of the Rajyani Royal Crown.


The Judiciary of Rajyaghar uses a version in which the State Emblem is placed upon a maroon shield held by a two-headed eagle, called Nyaykavak (Bearer of Justice). Nyaykvavak's faces look in opposite directions, representing the idea that no one can hide from it. Nyaykavak holds two trishulas which representing the royal authority bestowed on the judiciary. A balance of scales is placed above the it's heads, representing impartiality and fairness within the judicial system. By not being in contact with any part of the emblem, the scales represent impartiality. The emblem is used by all of the judicial institutions of the country, with their names placed below the emblem.
Federal Districts must also have legislatures and executives but Article VI of the Constitution does not prescribe how they should be made up and for how long their terms should last. As a result, the exact make up of Federal District governments are negotiated in treaties with the Central Union Government and approved by the Monarch. In Bishnupur, the Panditrao (High Priest) serves as both ceremonial head of state and functional head of government with the Council of Priests making up the legislature with no elections. In Kinadica, the Governor serves as ceremonial head of state whilst a directly elected Mayor serves as head of government with the City Council making up the legislature.


{{multiple image
In Union States, governance related to lower-level administration is further devolved from state governments to local authorities; the Provincial and Communal Councils. Whilst state governments hold jurisdiction over local authorities, the federal government can request the Monarch to invoke Clause X of Article VI of the Constitution, which grants either the Rajakumar (Union States), Governor (Kinadica), Panditrao (Bishnupur) or an appointed High Commissioner to intervene and suspend the State Government and Legislature.  
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|image1 = RajyagharSeal.png
|width1 = 94
|caption1 = State Emblem
|image2 = GovernmentSealRajyaghar.png
|width2 = 150
|caption2 = Federal Government
|image3 = HarringhataSeal.png
|width3 = 135
|caption3 = State Government of Harringhata
|image4 = RajyaniSupremeCourt.png
|width4 = 119
|caption4 = Supreme Court
|image5 = HighCourtChanak.png
|width5 = 119
|caption5 = State High Court of Chanak
}}


==Regulated Usage==
===Rajakumars===


The usage of any version of the Coat of Arms is heavily regulated by Rajyani Law. The Emblem of Rajyaghar Act (1946), Royal Decree of 1956 and Defence of the Monarchy Act 1965 all contain clauses related to the use, display and distribution of the Royal Arms, State Emblem and National Emblem.
===Governor of Kinadica===


Any representation consisting of the charsidhan chakra and an eagle, considered to be the royal coat of arms, and its usage is restricted by law. Any representation consisting of the charsidhan chakra and a trishula, considered to be the state emblem, and its usage is also restricted by law. The National Emblem may be used for civilian purposes but this is heavily regulated by the [[Cabinet of Rajyaghar|Ministry of Constitutional Affairs]].
===Panditrao of Bishnupur===


{{Rajyaghar}}
{{Rajyaghar}}

Latest revision as of 14:31, 16 August 2022

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Union States and Federal Territories of the Kingdom of Rajyaghar
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CategoryFederated state
LocationKingdom of Rajyaghar
Number12 Union States, 2 Federal Territories
GovernmentState government
SubdivisionsProvince, District, Commune, Ward
Rajyaghar
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The Union States and Federal Territories of the Kingdom of Rajyaghar are the principal administrative divisions of the Kingdom. The Kingdom is a federation comprised of 12 Union States and 2 Federal Territories (Kinadica and Bishnupur).

History

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Madhyarajyas

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Naratha Confederacy

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Colonial Era

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Administrative Divisions

Map of the Administrative Divisions Information Additional Maps

Union States


Federal Districts


Provinces, Wards, Districts and Communes
The Union States are subdivided into Provinces, which are divided into Districts, which are further subdivided into Communes. Federal Districts have Wards rather than Provinces, Districts or Communes. Districts and Wards serve as the constituencies for Class I seats in the Shahee Sansad.

Provinces of Rajyaghar

Districts of Rajyaghar

Union States

Flag Emblem Union State Capital City Population Area (km2) Density (km2) Rajakumar (HoS) First Minister (HoG) Region
XX XX Chanak XX XX XX XX XX XX the Lowlands
XX XX Harringhata XX XX XX XX XX XX the Lowlands
XX XX Pinjar XX XX XX XX XX XX The South
XX XX Purvadi XX XX XX XX XX XX Narathi
XX XX Rathankot XX XX XX XX XX XX Narathi
XX XX Raulia XX XX XX XX XX XX Eastern Bloc
XX XX Sangam XX XX XX XX XX XX The South
XX XX Sanosra XX XX XX XX XX XX Narathi
XX XX Sanyukt XX XX XX XX XX XX Narathi
XX XX Tarkhana XX XX XX XX XX XX the Lowlands
XX XX Vapas Pradesh XX XX XX XX XX XX Pavitri
XX XX Zulmat XX XX XX XX XX XX Eastern Bloc

Federal Territories

Flag Emblem Federal Territory Capital Ward Population Area (km2) Density (km2) Head of State Head of Government Region
Flag of Bishnupur
 Bishnupur Sri Mahesi Mandir XX XX XX Panditrao XX Panditrao XX The North
Flag of Kinadica
Logo of Kinadica
 Kinadica City Square XX XX XX Governor Rajiv Siraskar Mayor Kareena Patel The North

Federalism in Rajyaghar

Governance of both the Union States and Federal Territories is divided between the Central Union Government (federal) and state governments. Article VI of the Constitution specifies the responsibilites of the federal and state governments. At Independence, the Constitution stated that any unprescribed responsibilites would fall under the purview of the state governments but in 1958, the 11th Amendment transfered unprescribed responsibilites from the state to the federal government. Further centralisation of power took place during the Emergency in which the 12th Amendment transfered jurisdiction of the police from state governments to the federal government as part of the nationwide police reform programme. This continual de-devolution of power has resulted in increased support for seperatist movements in the southern Union States of Sangam and Tarkhana.

Article VI of the Constitution outlines the following responsibilites to be prescribed to the state governments:

  • Management of transportation and local infrastructure
  • Provision of emergency services (excluding the police since 1965)
  • Local planning and zoning
  • Education outside of the national curriculum
Governor Siraskar of Kinadica

State elections are held every 5 years which, since 1995, have been at the same time as federal elections. Article VI of the Constitution dictates that Union States must have a unicameral legislature and an executive based off of the Northabbey model, in which the First Minister is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the state legislature. Elections for these legislatures are held every 5 years and, sice 1995, have been held concurrently with the federal General Elections.

Federal Districts must also have legislatures and executives but Article VI of the Constitution does not prescribe how they should be made up and for how long their terms should last. As a result, the exact make up of Federal District governments are negotiated in treaties with the Central Union Government and approved by the Monarch. In Bishnupur, the Panditrao (High Priest) serves as both ceremonial head of state and functional head of government with the Council of Priests making up the legislature with no elections. In Kinadica, the Governor serves as ceremonial head of state whilst a directly elected Mayor serves as head of government with the City Council making up the legislature.

In Union States, governance related to lower-level administration is further devolved from state governments to local authorities; the Provincial and Communal Councils. Whilst state governments hold jurisdiction over local authorities, the federal government can request the Monarch to invoke Clause X of Article VI of the Constitution, which grants either the Rajakumar (Union States), Governor (Kinadica), Panditrao (Bishnupur) or an appointed High Commissioner to intervene and suspend the State Government and Legislature.

Rajakumars

Governor of Kinadica

Panditrao of Bishnupur

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