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. (19 August 2023). "Last ruler of princely state Dungarpur, Maharawal Mahipal Singh passes away at 92". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ Vickers, Hugo (1994). Royal Orders. Boxtree. p. 141. ISBN 978-1-85283-510-1.
- ^ Myers, Bob (9 November 2019). That's No Way to Run a Country: India and its Dysfunctions. Books You Touch. p. 74.
- ^ Singh, Bhopinder (20 November 2019). "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 23 February 2025.
- ^ "The Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971| National Portal of India". www.india.gov.in. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ a b Bharat, E. T. V. (22 January 2022). "Devkumari, former member of Bikaner royal family, passes away at 90". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ Flowergirl (12 December 2023). "Madras Ramblings: The history of Mount Abu as told by Mr Daivat Singh Deora". Madras Ramblings. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "डूंगरपुर रियासत के पूर्व महारावल महिपाल सिंह का निधन, 92 साल की उम्र में ली अंतिम सांस, शोक की लहर". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 19 August 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2025.