Prithwi Singh
| HH Maharaja Prithvi Singh | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja of Kishangarh | |
| Reign | c. 1841 – c. 1879 |
| Predecessor | Mohkam Singh |
| Successor | Maharaja Sadul Singh |
| Born | Kunwar Surtan Singh 14 May 1838 Kacholia, Kishangarh |
| Died | 25 December 1879 (aged 41) Kishangarh Fort, Kishangarh |
| Spouse | Maharaniji Sa Sisodiniji of Shahpura State |
| Issue | Sadul Singh
Maharajkumarji Jawan Dikshit Singh Maharajkumarji Raghunath Singh Maharajkumariji Jawahar Kanwarji m.to Maharana Sajjan Singh of Udaipur-Mewar Maharajkumariji Shringar Kanwarji m.to Maharaja Rao Mangal Singh Prabhakar of Alwar Maharajkumariji Saubhag Kanwarji m.to Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II of Jaipur Maharajkumariji Kishan Kanwarji m.to Maharaj Rana Zalim Singh II of Jhalawar |
| House |  Kishangarh |
| Father | Rajvi Bhim Singh of Kacholia |
HH Umda-e-Raja-e-Buland Makam Shri 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.
Birth
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]He died in 1879 and was succeeded by his son, Sadul Singh, as the Maharaja of Kishangarh.[7][5]
Titles and styles
[edit]His full style was: "His Highness Umdai Rajahai Buland Makan Maharaja Shri Prithwi Singh, Maharaja of Kishangarh."[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Sumahendra (1995). Splendid Style of Kishangarh Painting. Jaipur Printers, Publication Division. p. 13.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b Encyclopaedia Indica: Princely States in colonial India. Anmol Publications. 1996. p. 255. ISBN 978-81-7041-859-7.
- ^ a b Hooja, Rima (2006). A History of Rajasthan. Rupa & Company. p. 853. ISBN 978-81-291-0890-6.
- ^ a b Vadivelu, A. (1915). The Ruling Chiefs, Nobles and Zamindars of India. G.C. Loganadham. p. 186.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ Imperial Gazetteer of India ... Clarendon Press. 1908. p. 312.