Prithwi Singh

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Prithwi Singh
Umdai Rajhai Buland Makan
Maharaja of Kishangarh
Reignc. 1841 – c. 1879
Predecessor Mohkam Singh
Successor Sadul Singh
Bornc. 1838
Diedc. 1879
Issue Sadul Singh
House Flag of Kishangarh.svg Kishangarh

Prithwi Singh (or Prithvi Singh) was the Maharaja of Kishangarh from 1841 until his death in 1879.

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Birth

He was born to Bhim Singh. [1] [2] His father was the third son of Bagh Singh of Fatehgarh, who was the jagirdar of Kacholia. [1] [2] He was a Rajput of the Rathore clan. [3]

Reign

When Mohkam Singh died in 1841 without leaving any issue of the body or an adopted heir, the throne of Kishangarh became vacant. [4] That same year, Mohkam's widow formally adopted Prithwi as her son, and he succeeded Mohkam on the throne of Kishangarh. [4] [5] Throughout his reign, he conducted the administration of his state with competence and success. [6] He laid the foundation upon which administrative reforms were later introduced in Kishangarh. [6]

Death

He died in 1879 and was succeeded by his son, Sadul Singh, as the Maharaja of Kishangarh. [7] [5]

Titles and styles

His full style was: "His Highness Umdai Rajahai Buland Makan Maharaja Shri Prithwi Singh, Maharaja of Kishangarh." [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Sumahendra (1995). Splendid Style of Kishangarh Painting. Jaipur Printers, Publication Division. p. 13.
  2. 1 2 Mathur, Vijay Kumar (2000). Marvels of Kishangarh Paintings: From the Collection of the National Museum, New Delhi. Bharatiya Kala Prakashan. p. 16. ISBN   978-81-86050-43-9.
  3. 1 2 Encyclopaedia Indica: Princely States in colonial India. Anmol Publications. 1996. p. 255. ISBN   978-81-7041-859-7.
  4. 1 2 Hooja, Rima (2006). A History of Rajasthan. Rupa & Company. p. 853. ISBN   978-81-291-0890-6.
  5. 1 2 Vadivelu, A. (1915). The Ruling Chiefs, Nobles and Zamindars of India. G.C. Loganadham. p. 186.
  6. 1 2 Solomon, R. V.; Bond, J. W. (2006). Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey. Asian Educational Services. p. 346. ISBN   978-81-206-1965-4.
  7. ↑ Imperial Gazetteer of India ... Clarendon Press. 1908. p. 312.
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