Mahipal Singh
| Mahipal Singh | |
|---|---|
| Maharawal | |
| Maharawal of Dungarpur | |
| Reign | 6 June 1989 – 19 August 2023 |
| Predecessor | Laxman Singh |
| Successor | Harshvardhan Singh |
| Born | 14 August 1931 |
| Died | 19 August 2023 (aged 92) |
| Spouse | Dev Kumari |
| Issue |
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| Father | Laxman Singh |
| Mother | Manhar Kumari |
Mahipal Singh was the Maharawal of Dungarpur from 1989 until his death in 2023.
Birth and education
[edit]He was born on 14 August 1931 to Laxman Singh.[1] He received his education at Mayo College, Ajmer, and graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi.[1]
Succession
[edit]After the death of his father on 6 June 1989, Laxman Singh, who held the title of Maharawal of Dungarpur for 70 years, he succeeded him to the title.[2][3] However, he was only a namesake Maharawal, as the Government of India had abolished privileges, privy purses, and the official recognition of titles long before his succession in 1971.[4][5]
Personal life
[edit]He married Dev Kumari, the daughter of Bijay Singh and granddaughter of Ganga Singh, the Maharaja of Bikaner.[6] He had two children with her: a son, Harshvardhan Singh, and a daughter, Kirti Kumari.[6] Kirti married Daivat Singh of Sirohi.[7]
Death
[edit]He died on 19 August 2023.[1][8] His funeral rituals were held at Udai Bilas Palace, and his last rites were performed at Surpur Rajghat.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Bharat, E. T. V. (2023-08-19). "Last ruler of princely state Dungarpur, Maharawal Mahipal Singh passes away at 92". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ^ Vickers, Hugo (1994). Royal Orders. Boxtree. p. 141. ISBN 978-1-85283-510-1.
- ^ Myers, Bob (2019-11-09). That's No Way to Run a Country: India and its Dysfunctions. Books You Touch. p. 74.
- ^ Singh, Bhopinder (2019-11-20). "Is a State apology in order for the abolition of privy purses? | Is a State apology in order for the abolition of privy purses?". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ^ "The Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971| National Portal of India". www.india.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ^ a b Bharat, E. T. V. (2022-01-22). "Devkumari, former member of Bikaner royal family, passes away at 90". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ^ Flowergirl (2023-12-12). "Madras Ramblings: The history of Mount Abu as told by Mr Daivat Singh Deora". Madras Ramblings. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ^ "डूंगरपुर रियासत के पूर्व महारावल महिपाल सिंह का निधन, 92 साल की उम्र में ली अंतिम सांस, शोक की लहर". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2023-08-19. Retrieved 2025-02-23.