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Patiala, Yaduvansh Manya Mandal - Order of Krishna, Breast Star
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The award was instituted in 1936 by Maharaja Bhupendra Singh. Some sources say it was intended for award to Hindus and other dignitaries, but the Statues of the Order do not support this religious distinction, although it seems safe to assume that it had some basis in practice. Neither do the Statutes confirm the alternate title, Yaduvansh Manya Mandal. Indeed, Article 1 of the Statues states: "It is ordained and enjoined that this Order shall be styled and designated in all proceedings The Order of Krishna." The Order consisted of the Sovereign and Grand Master and one class of members. Ordinary Members were limited to five in number and were selected from foreign Sovereigns and their consorts, reigning Princes and their heir apparent, Members of the State, Honorary Members and foreign persons. Numbers of Honorary Members were unlimited.
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