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Prithwi Singh
Maharaja of Kishangarh (1841 - 1879) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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HH Umda-e-Raja-e-Buland Makam Shri Maharaja Sir Prithvi Singh was the Rathore-Rajput ruler of its Kishan-Singhot Jodha sub-clan of Kishangarh State from the year 1841 until his untimely death in 1879.
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Birth
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
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]
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Death
He died in 1879 and was succeeded by his son, Sadul Singh, as the Maharaja of Kishangarh.[7][5]
Titles and styles
His full style was: "His Highness Umdai Rajahai Buland Makan Maharaja Shri Prithwi Singh, Maharaja of Kishangarh."[3]
References
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