Kesari Singh
| Kesari Singh | |
|---|---|
| Maharajadhiraja Maharao | |
| Maharao of Sirohi | |
| Reign | 16 September 1875 – 29 April 1920 |
| Predecessor | Umaid Singh II |
| Successor | Sarup Ram Singh |
| Born | 20 July 1857 |
| Died | 16 January 1925 (aged 67) |
| Father | Umaid Singh II |
Sir Kesari Singh was the Maharao of Sirohi from 1875 until his abdication in 1920.
Birth and education
[edit]He was born on 20 July 1857 in Poshina to Umaid Singh II.[1] He received his education from Guran Lakhmi Chand, and later from Srimali Pandit Daulat Ram.[1] After Daulat Ram’s death, he was taught by Pandit Ganesha Datta.[1] On the advice of the Political Agent, he subsequently studied English under tutors such as Janki Prasad, Hari Shankar Ojha, and Shankarji Trivedi.[1] He was also trained in the use of weapons.[1]
Reign
[edit]Upon the death of his father on 16 September 1875, he succeeded him as the Maharao of Sirohi.[2] He was vested with full administrative powers on 24 November 1875.[2] On account of his old age, he abdicated on 29 April 1920 in favour of his son, Sarup Ram Singh, but retained his titles and the gun salute.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Marriages
[edit]He married four times.[4][5] His first marriage was in 1875 to Parmarji, a daughter of Jalam Singh, the Maharana of Danta.[1][4] She died in 1899.[1] His second marriage was in 1884 to Chavdiji, a daughter of Abhai Singh, the Thakore of Varsoda.[4] She died in 1887.[1] His third marriage took place in 1888 to Man Kunwar, a daughter of Narandevji II, the Raja of Dharampur.[1][4] His fourth marriage was in 1896 to a daughter of Mangal Singh, the Raja of Bhinai.[1][4]
Children
[edit]By his first marriage, he had a son, Sarup Ram Singh.[1] By his third marriage, he had a son, Man Singh.[1] By his third wife, he had a son, Lakshman Singh, and three daughters: Anand Kanwar, Hait Kanwar, and Padam Kunwar.[1] By his fourth wife, he had a son, Narain Singh.[1]
Death
[edit]He died on 16 January 1925 and was succeeded by his son Sarup Ram Singh.[3]
Titles, styles and honours
[edit]Titles and styles
[edit]The hereditary title of Maharao was conferred on him by the Victoria in 1899.[3][6][7] At the Delhi Durbar of 1911, George V conferred upon him the title of Maharajadhiraja as a hereditary distinction.[3][6]
Honours
[edit]He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India in 1895 and a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire in 1901.[3][6] As the ruler of Sirohi, he was entitled to a salute of 15 guns.[7] His salute was later raised to 17 guns as a personal distinction.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Lala, Sitaram (1920). History Of Sirohi Raj From The Earliest Times To The Present Day. pp. 253, 279–313, 360–364.
- ^ a b Rajputana (Agency) (1880). The Rajputana Gazetteer. Office of the Superintendent of Government Print. p. 104.
- ^ a b c d e f Not Available (1931). Rajputana And Ajmer List Of Ruling Princes, Chiefs And Leading Personages (six Edition). p. 154.
- ^ a b c d e Bayley, C. S. (2004). Chiefs and leading families in Rajputana. Public Resource. New Delhi : Asian Educational Services. p. 600. ISBN 978-81-206-1066-8.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: publisher location (link) - ^ Not Available (1907). Report On The Administration Sirohi State. p. 1.
- ^ a b c Vadivelu, A. (1915). The Ruling Chiefs, Nobles and Zamindars of India. G.C. Loganadham. p. 189.
- ^ a b Purushotam Vishram Mawjee (1911). (1911) Imperial durbar album of the Indian princes, chiefs and zamindars, Vol. I. p. 97.