Jaswant Singh of Bharatpur
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| Jashwant Singh | |
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| Maharaja of Bharatpur | |
 Painting of Maharaja Jaswant Singh | |
| Reign | 21 March 1853–1893 AD |
| Coronation | 8 July 1853, again 10 June 1869, again 28 March 1872 |
| Predecessor | Balwant Singh |
| Successor | Ram Singh |
| Born | 1 March 1851 Deeg, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, Bharatpur State, now Rajasthan, India |
| Died | 12 December 1893 (aged 42) Deeg, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, Bharatpur State, now Rajasthan, India |
| House | Sinsinwar Dynasty |
| Father | Balwant Singh |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Maharaja Jashwant Singh (Hindi: महाराजा जशवन्त सिंह) (1851–1893) was the [1][2] ruler of the princely state of Bharatpur from 1853 to 1893 in Rajasthan, India. His successor was Maharaja Ram Singh.
Early life
[edit]Jaswant Singh was born at Deeg on 1 March 1851. He was the only son of Maharaja Balwant Singh. He was educated privately. He had knowledge of the Hindi, English and Persian languages.[citation needed]
Ascended the throne
[edit]Jaswant Singh succeeded on the death of his father on 21 March 1853. He ascended the gaddi (throne) on 8 July 1853, reigning under a Council of Regency until he came of age. He assumed limited ruling powers on 10 June 1869 and was invested with full ruling powers on 28 March 1872.[citation needed]
Death and succession
[edit]He died at the Deeg Palace on 12 December 1893, having had issue, four sons and three daughters. His successor was Maharaja Ram Singh.
Name and titles
[edit]His official full name and title was: His Highness Shri Yadukul Maharaja Jaswant Singh, 11th Maharaja of Bharatpur, GCSI.
References
[edit]- ^ Meena, R. P. RPSC RAS Prelims: History of Rajasthan Complete Study Notes With MCQ. New Era Publication.
- ^ Mayaram, Shail (2006). Against History, Against State. Permanent Black. ISBN 978-81-7824-152-4.
External links
[edit]- Jashwant Singh at Durbar Archived 13 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine
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