Jaswant Singh of Bharatpur

Summary

Maharaja Jashwant Singh (Hindi: महाराजा जशवन्त सिंह) (1851-1893) was the Jat[1][2] ruler of the princely state of Bharatpur from 1853 to 1893 in Rajasthan, India. His successor was Maharaja Ram Singh.

Jashwant Singh
Maharaja of Bharatpur
Painting of Maharaja Jaswant Singh
Reign21 March 1853–1893 AD
Coronation8 July 1853, again 10 June 1869, again 28 March 1872
PredecessorBalwant Singh
SuccessorRam Singh
Born1 March 1851
Deeg, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, Bharatpur State, now Rajasthan, India
Died12 December 1893 (aged 42)
Deeg, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, Bharatpur State, now Rajasthan, India
HouseSinsinwar Dynasty
FatherBalwant Singh
ReligionHinduism

Early life edit

Jaswant Singh was born at Deeg on 1 March 1851. He was the only son of Maharaja Balwant Singh. He was educated privately. He had knowledge of the Hindi, English and Persian languages.[citation needed]

Ascended the throne edit

Jaswant Singh succeeded on the death of his father on 21 March 1853. He ascended the gaddi (throne) on 8 July 1853, reigning under a Council of Regency until he came of age. He assumed limited ruling powers on 10 June 1869 and was invested with full ruling powers on 28 March 1872.[citation needed]

Death and succession edit

He died at the Deeg Palace on 12 December 1893, having had issue, four sons and three daughters. His successor was Maharaja Ram Singh.

Name and titles edit

His official full name and title was: His Highness Shri Yadukul Maharaja Jaswant Singh, 11th Maharaja of Bharatpur, GCSI.

References edit

  1. ^ Meena, R. P. RPSC RAS Prelims: History of Rajasthan Complete Study Notes With MCQ. New Era Publication.
  2. ^ Mayaram, Shail (2006). Against History, Against State. Permanent Black. ISBN 978-81-7824-152-4.

External links edit

  • Jashwant Singh at Durbar
Regnal titles
Preceded by Maharaja of Bharatpur
1853–1893
Succeeded by