Rup Deo

Rana Rup Deo
Rana
Rana of Alirajpur
Reign	1871 – 1881
Predecessor	Rana Ganga Deo
Successor	Rana Bijai Singh
Born	1847 (1847)
Died	29 October 1881(1881-10-29) (aged 33–34)
Issue	Baiji Ratan Kanwarji m.to HH Maharana Gambhir Sinhji Vairisal Sinhji of Rajpipla State Baiji (name unknown) m.to Yuvraj Madhav Sinhji Bechar Sinhji of Chuda State
House	Alirajpur
Dynasty	Rathore
Father	Jaswant Singh

Rana Rup Dev (or Roop Deo) was the Rathore-Rajput ruler of one of its early sub-clan of Alirajpur State from the year 1871 until his death in 1881.He died without a male issue and was thus therefore succeeded by a distant kin Bijai Singh.

Early life and career

When his father, Jaswant Singh, died in 1862, he left behind a will stating that the state of Alirajpur was to be divided equally between his sons, Ganga Deo and Rup Deo. ^[1] However, the will was not followed, and the Government of India decided that Ganga Deo should succeed to his father's titles, while suitable provisions would be made for Rup Deo. ^[1] Accordingly, arrangements were made. ^[1] When his eldest brother was deposed in 1869 and Alirajpur was placed under superintendence, he was given a role in the administration. ^[2] It was done to ensure he was properly trained for the duties that would devolve upon him when he succeeded his brother. ^[3]

Succession

Upon the death of Ganga Deo in 1871, he succeeded him as the Rana of Alirajpur. ^[2]

Reign

At the time of his succession, the Government of India decided to make no changes to the existing administration until Rup proved his ability to efficiently fulfill the responsibilities of governance. ^[4] In 1873, he was granted administrative powers with the condition that his continuation in power would rely on his effectiveness in managing the administration. ^[2]

Death

He died without any issue in 1881. ^[5] His death led to a succession dispute in Alirajpur which was resolved when the Government of India selected Bijai Singh as his successor. ^{[6] [7]}

References

1. Purushotam Vishram Mawjee (1911). (1911) Imperial durbar album of the Indian princes, chiefs and zamindars, Vol. I. pp. 102–104.
2. C.E. Luard (1908). Western States Gazetteers: Malwa. Bombay, British India Press. p. 599.
3. Aitchison C. U (1930). A Collection Of Treaties, Engagements and Sanads Vol - Iv (1930). Central Publication Branch Government Of India, Calcutta. p. 161.
4. Mehta, Manu Nandshankar (1896). Hind Rajasthan. p. 767.
5. Aurora, Gurdip Singh (1972). Tribe-caste-class Encounters; Some Aspects of Folk-urban Relations in Alirajpur Tehsil. Administrative Staff College of India. pp. 76–77.
6. Chandra, Ramesh (2004). Cities and Towns of India. Commonwealth Publishers. p. 90. ISBN   978-81-7169-808-0.
7. Agarwal, Krishna Prakash (1979). British Take-over of India: Modus Operandi : an Original Study of the Policies and Methods Adopted by the British While Taking Over India, Based on Treaties and Other Official Documents. Oriental Publishers & Distributors. p. 122.