sentences:  Successive generations of the family served as civil servants in the state administration before Uttamchand, Karamchand's father, became "diwan" in the early 19th century under the then Rana of Porbandar, Khimojiraji.In 1831, Rana Khimojiraji died suddenly and was succeeded by his 12-year-old only son, Vikmatji.As a result, Rana Khimojirajji's widow, Rani Rupaliba, became regent for her son.