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

HH Maharaja Sir Prithvi Singh was the Rathore-Rajput ruler of its Kishan-Singhot Jodha sub-clan of Kishangarh State from the year 1841 until his untimely 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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