Brijnath Singh
| Brijnath Singh | |
|---|---|
| Raja | |
| Raja of Maihar | |
| Reign | 15 December 1911 – 13 October 1968 |
| Coronation | 16 December 1911 |
| Investiture | 2 January 1917 |
| Predecessor | Randhir Singh |
| Born | 22 February 1886 |
| Died | 13 October 1968 (aged 82) |
| Father | Randhir Singh |
Sir Brijnath Singh KCIE was the Raja of Maihar from 1911 until his death in 1968.
Early life
[edit]He was born on 22 February 1886 to Randhir Singh, the Raja of Maihar.[1] He received his education at Daly College in Indore.[2]
Reign
[edit]Upon his father's murder on 15 December 1911, he succeeded him as the Raja of Maihar and was installed on the throne the next day, 16 December 1911.[3] As he was a minor at the time, the administration of the state was carried out by the Dewan on his behalf under the supervision of the Political Agent in Baghelkhand.[1] He was invested with full ruling powers on 2 January 1917.[2] On 14 August 1947, he signed the instrument of accession, through which he acceded his state to the Dominion of India.[4]
Death
[edit]He died on 13 October 1968.
Honours
[edit]He was made Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire on 3 June 1935.[5]
| Country | Year | Honour | Class/Grade | Ribbon | Post-nominal letters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 United Kingdom
|
1911 | Order of the Indian Empire | Knight Commander | 
|
KCIE |
References
[edit]- ^ a b A Collection of Treaties Engagements and Sanads: Relating to India and Neighbouring Countries (Vol-V). Government of India central publication branch,Calcutta. 1930. p. 238.
- ^ a b Manager Of Publicatuons. (1935). Rulers Leading Families And Officials In The States Of Central India (1935). p. 110.
- ^ Not Available (1922). Memoranda On The Indian States 1921. pp. 17–18.
- ^ Reed, Sir Stanley (1949). Indian and Pakistan Year Book and Who's who. Times of India Press. pp. 446, 445.
- ^ Not Available (1939). Memoranda On The Indian States 1939. p. 78.