Ghanshyamsinhji Ajitsinhji

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Ghanshyamsinhji Ajitsinhji
GCIE KCSI GCStJ
His Highness
Maharana Maharaja
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HH Maharana Maharaja Ghanshyamsinhji
Maharana Maharaja of Jhalavad
Reign1911– 1942
Predecessor Ajitsinhji of Dhrangadhra
Successor Mayurdhwajsinhji
Born31 May 1889
Ajit Vilas Palace, Dhrangadhra State
Died4 February 1942(1942-02-04) (aged 52–53)
Arsi Vilas palace, Dhrangadhra State
Wives
  • Rani Pravin Kuwarba
  • Maharani Prem kunwarba
  • Maharani Anand Kunwarba
  • Maharani Ram Kanwar
  • Maharani Vijay Kanwar
Issue
Among 15 others 		Mayurdhwajsinhji
Krishna Kumari
Names
Ghanshayamsinhji Ajitsinhji Jhala
House Drapeau Dhrangadhra.png Dhrangadhra
Dynasty Jhala
Father Ajitsinhji Jhala
MotherSunderba Sahiba Jadeja of Nawanagar

HH Major Shri Maharana Maharaja Ghanshyamsinhji Ajitsinhji, GCIE , KCSI , GCStJ , was the 44th ruler of Kingdom of Jhalavad from 1911 to 1942. He was succeeded by his son Mayurdhwajsinhji alias Meghrajji III. [1] [2]

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Early life

Ghanshyamsinhji was born on 31 May 1889 as the eldest son of HH Maharana Raj Sahib Ajitsinhji of Dhrangadhra and his first wife Rani Sundar kunwarba Jadeja. He received his education at Rajkumar college, Rajkot, Chircombe School, Bideford, and United Services College, Westward Ho! and at Southsea, Hants. He was served as the Major-General of Dhrangadhra State forces in 1909, Chief Directorate of Dhrangadhra State Force and Commissioner of police from 1909 to 1911. [3]

Reign

Dhrangadhra state stamp featuring HH Maharana Raj Sahib Ghanshyam Singhji Dhrangadhra state stamp 2.jpg
Dhrangadhra state stamp featuring HH Maharana Raj Sahib Ghanshyam Singhji

He ascended the gaddi soon after his father's death on 20 February 1911 at Amar Mahal, Jhalleshwara vat Palace, Dhrangadhra. He was promoted to a permanent salute of 13-guns (15-guns personal) together with the hereditary title of Maharaja on 1st January 1918. He attended the funeral of the King Emperor George V in London in 1936. He also built a maternity hospital, girl's middle school, and veterinary hospital, extended the railways, promoted the salt industry and established the heavy chemical industry. He served as Hon Major in 3rd Cavalry (Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers). He found the Sri Shaktimat Makhapraphulla, Order of Jhalavad Medal in 1933. [3] [4] [5]

He was awarded Knight Commander of the Star of India (KCSI) on 1 January 1917 and Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE) on 3 June 1922. [6]

Death

He died from diabetic coma, at Arsi Vilas, Dhrangadhra on 4 February 1942. He was succeeded by his son Mayurdhwajsinhji. [4]

Family

Ghanshaymsinhji had 5 wives and 15 children: 6 sons and 9 daughters. [7]

Wives

Issues

Titles

Awards and Honours

References

  1. ↑ Murray (Firm), John (1924). A Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma and Ceylon: Including All British India, the Portuguese and French Possessions, and the Indian States. J. Murray.
  2. ↑ A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, the Privy Council, Knightage, and Companionage. 1934.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Mayne, C. (1921). History of the Dhrangadhra State. Thacker, Spink.
  4. 1 2 Gujarat (India) (1977). Gazetteers: Surendranagar District. Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications.
  5. ↑ Reed, Sir Stanley (1933). Indian and Pakistan Year Book and Who's who. Bennett, Coleman & Company.
  6. 1 2 3 The India Office and Burma Office List. Harrison and sons, Limited. 1928.
  7. ↑ "dhranga8". www.royalark.net. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
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