Died 8 February 1961 | ||
Raja Sir Dileep Singh K.C.I.E. (18 March 1891- 8 February 1961) was the last official ruler of the princely state of Sailana State from year 1895 to 1919.
He succeeded to the throne upon death of his father ruler Raja Sir Jashwant Singh II by in year 1919.
He received He received Delhi Durbar gold medals of 1911, Kaiser-i-Hind Medal in 1901, Indian Independence Medal in 1947. He was created KCIE in 1934. He served as president of Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha in 1920 and 1930.
He signed the instrument of accession to the Dominion of India on 15 August 1947, merging the Sailana State in to Union of India.
He died on 8 February 1961.
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