Pratap Rudra Singh Deo (23 July 1853 – 8 August 1902 ), was Raja of Sonepur from 1891 until his death in 1902.
| Pratap Rudra Singh Deo | |
|---|---|
| Raja of Sonepur | |
| 11th Raja of Sonepur | |
| Reign | 9 September 1891 – 8 August 1902 |
| Coronation | 9 September 1891 |
| Predecessor | Niladhar Singh Deo |
| Successor | Bir Mitrodaya Singh Deo |
| Born | 22 July 1853 Sonepur, British India death_date = 8 August 1902 (aged 49) |
| Died | Sonepur, British India |
| Spouse | Amulyamani Devi |
| Father | Niladhar Singh Deo |
| Mother | Durga Devi |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Biography
editHe was born on 23 July 1853 to Niladhar Singh Deo.[1] He succeeded his father on 11 September 1891.[2][3] He had earned himself the reputation of a capable and wise ruler by his conduct and the management of his affairs. He obtained the title of Raja Bahadur on 1 January 1898[4] in recognition of the improved methods of administration he introduced.[5][6][7][1] He died on 8 August 1902, and the succession passed to his eldest son, Bir Mitrodaya Singh Deo.[5][7][1]
References
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