Girdhar Pratap Singh

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Girdhar Pratap Singh
Maharaj Rana of Gohad
Reign1756-1757
Predecessor Bhim Singh
Successor Maharaja Chhatar Singh Rana
House Bamraulia Dynasty
Religion Hindu

Girdhar Pratap Singh Rana was the ruler of Gohad Jat state in Madhya Pradesh, India. He became the ruler of Gohad after the fall of Bhim Singh Rana. Rana Bhim Singh had no son. Girdhar Pratap Singh became his successor in 1755. Girdhar Pratap Singh was son of Samant Rao Balju, a family friend of Rana Bhim Singh. Girdhar Pratap Singh could not rule Gohad for long as he died in 1757. His successor was Rana Chhatar Singh (1757–1785). He was from Bamraulia gotra of Jats. He ruled Gohad state until 1757.

Chhatri near Bhimtal in memory of Rana of Gohad (Gwalior) on the Gwalior Fort. ChhatriranaBhimSingh.jpg
Chhatri near Bhimtal in memory of Rana of Gohad (Gwalior) on the Gwalior Fort.

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Girdhar Pratap Singh
Bamraulia Dynasty
 Died: 1757
Regnal titles
Preceded by Maharaj Rana of Gohad
1756-1757
Succeeded by