Vijayasinhji Chhatrasinhji
Indian maharaja, horse breeder and businessman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vijaysinhji Chhatrasinhji GBE KCSI, (30 January 1890 - 29 April 1951) was the last Maharaja of the Rajpipla State, who ruled from 1915 to 1948. He was also a successful race horse owner, a socialite and an accomplished horseman and a polo player.[1] He played a key role in the negotiations leading to the integration of several Princely state’s into the Indian Union.[2][3] Some articles refer to him as Vijayasinhji instead of Vijaysinhji.[4]
Quick Facts King of Rajpipla, Reign ...
Vijayasinhji | |
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King of Rajpipla | |
Reign | 1915 - 1948 |
Predecessor | Chhatrasinhji |
Born | (1890-01-30)30 January 1890 Chhatra Vilas Palace, Nandod, State of Rajpipla |
Died | 29 April 1951(1951-04-29) (aged 61) The Manor, Old Windsor, Berkshire, England |
Spouse | Princess Uday Kunverba of Amleta (m. 1911 - 1951; his death) Princess Padmini Kunverba of Panna (m. 1917 - 1951; his death) Ella Atherton (m. 1940 - 1951; his death) |
Issue | See
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House | Gohil-Rajpipla |
Father | Chhatrasinhji I of Rajpipla |
Mother | Princess Phool Kunverba of Wankaner |
Religion | Hindusim |
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