Maharaja Brijendra Singh (1 December 1918 – 8 July 1995) was the last ruler of the princely state of Bharatpur from 14 April 1929 to 15 August 1947, and the successor of Maharaja Kishan Singh. .[1][2]
| Maharaja Brijendra Singh | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja of Bharatpur | |
 Maharaja Brijendra Singh | |
| Reign | 14 April 1929 – 15 August 1947 |
| Predecessor | Maharaja Kishan Singh |
| Successor | Vishvendra Singh (titular) |
| Born | 1 December 1918 |
| Died | 8 July 1995 (aged 76) |
| Spouse | Maharani Chamunda Ammani Avaru, Maharani Videh Kaur (div. 1972) |
| Issue | Vishvendra Singh |
| House | Sinsinwar Jat Dynasty |
| Father | Maharaja Kishan Singh |
| Mother | Maharani Rajendra Kaur |
Early life
editMaharaja was born at Savar Mahal, Bharatpur on 1 February 1918. He was the eldest son of Maharaja Kishan Singh by his wife Maharani Rajendra Kaur.[3] He was educated at Bryanston and Wellington.[4]
Ascendancy
editMaharaja Brijendra Singh succeeded to the throne on the death of his father on 27 March 1929, ascended the throne on 14 April 1929 and reigned under the Council of Regency until he came of age. He was invested with ruling powers on 22 October 1939.[5] He signed the instrument of accession to the Dominion of India in August 1947. He merged his state into the Matsya Union on 18 March 1948,[6] which was subsequently absorbed into state of Rajasthan on 15 May 1949.[7]
Marriage
editHe was first married on 18 June 1941 at the Amba Vilas Palace, Mysore to Maharani Jaya Chamunda Ammani Avaru, who was the third daughter of Yuvaraja Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar and the sister of Maharaja Jayachamaraja Wodeyar, the last ruling Maharaja of Mysore. He was married a second time at Bharatpur in June 1961 (div. 1972) to Maharani Videh Kaur.[citation needed]
Political career
editHe was a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) 1962–1971. He was deprived of his royal rank, titles and honours by the Government of India on 28 December 1971.[8]
Death
editHe died on 8 July 1995,[9] with his sole successor being Vishvendra Singh.[10]
References
edit- ^ "महाराजा बृजेंद्र सिंह की 104वीं जयंती पर पुष्पांजलि समारोह आयोजन: महाराजा बृजेंद्र सिंह ने हमेशा जाति और धर्म से ऊपर उठकर की थी लोगों की सेवा : विश्वेंद्र - Dholpur News". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 2 December 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "…दो घंटे में डूबने वाला था भरतपुर, तब खुद महाराजा कर्नल सवाई बृजेंद्र सिंह ने खोला था अटलबंध का मोरा | ... Bharatpur was about to drown in two hours". Patrika News (in Hindi). 1 December 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "OBITUARY:The Maharaja of Bharatpur". The Independent. 13 July 1995. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ Meena, R P. RPSC RAS Prelims: History of Rajasthan Complete Study Notes With MCQ. New Era Publication. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ McClenaghan, Tony (1996). Indian Princely Medals: A Record of the Orders, Decorations, and Medals of the Indian Princely States. Lancer Publishers. p. 70. ISBN 9781897829196. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ States of India since 1947
- ^ "Integration of Rajasthan". Rajasthan Legislative Assembly website. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Shashi, Shyam Singh (1996). Encyclopaedia Indica: Princely states in colonial India-I. Anmol Publications. ISBN 9788170418597. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ Meena, R P. RPSC RAS Prelims: History of Rajasthan Complete Study Notes With MCQ. New Era Publication. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ India Today, Volume 10. Thomson Living Media India Limited. 1985. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
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