Prithwi Singh
| Prithwi Singh | |
|---|---|
| Umdai Rajhai Buland Makan | |
| Maharaja of Kishangarh | |
| Reign | c. 1841 – c. 1879 |
| Predecessor | Mohkam Singh |
| Successor | Sadul Singh |
| Born | c. 1838 |
| Died | c. 1879 |
| Issue | Sadul Singh |
| House |  Kishangarh |
Prithwi Singh (or Prithvi Singh) was the Maharaja of Kishangarh from 1841 until his 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.