| Mahipal Singh | |
|---|---|
| Maharawal | |
| Maharawal of Dungarpur | |
| Reign | 6 June 1989 – 19 August 2023 |
| Predecessor | Laxman Singh |
| Successor | Harshvardhan Singh |
| Born | 14 August 1931 |
| Died | 19 August 2023 (aged 92) |
| Spouse | Dev Kumari |
| Issue |
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| Father | Laxman Singh |
| Mother | Manhar Kumari |
Mahipal Singh was the Maharawal of Dungarpur from 1989 until his death in 2023.
He was born on 14 August 1931 to Laxman Singh. [1] He received his education at Mayo College, Ajmer, and graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi. [1]
After the death of his father on 6 June 1989, Laxman Singh, who held the title of Maharawal of Dungarpur for 70 years, he succeeded him to the title. [2] [3] However, he was only a namesake Maharawal, as the Government of India had abolished privileges, privy purses, and the official recognition of titles long before his succession in 1971. [4] [5]
He married Dev Kumari, the daughter of Bijay Singh and granddaughter of Ganga Singh, the Maharaja of Bikaner. [6] He had two children with her: a son, Harshvardhan Singh, and a daughter, Kirti Kumari. [6] Kirti married Daivat Singh of Sirohi. [7]
He died on 19 August 2023. [1] [8] His funeral rituals were held at Udai Bilas Palace, and his last rites were performed at Surpur Rajghat. [1]