Shahpura State

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1629–1949 → 1931 1,048 km (405 sq mi) Today part of Rajasthan		Established 1629 1931 54,233

Neighborhoods Ram Nagar, Osama Colony, Kayamkhani Mohalla, Agency Mohalla

The State of Shahpura or Princely State of Shahpura was a princely state in Shahpura, Bhilwara during the era of British India. Its relations with the British were managed by the Rajputana Agency. The last ruler of Shahpura signed the accession to join the Indian Union in 1949.

Map of Shahpura, Rajasthan 311404

The Haraoti-Tonk Agency, with headquarters at Deoli, dealt with the states of Tonk and Bundi, as well as with the estate of Shahpura.

History

In 1631 the Phulia estate jagir was renamed Shahpura. The State of Shahpura was founded in 1706. Its rulers bore the title of Maharaja. The Maharaja of Shahpura was entitled to a 9 gun salute.

Maharajas

1706 – 27 Dec 1729 Bharat Singh (d. 1730)

27 Dec 1729 – 13 Jan 1769 Umaid Singh I (d. 1769)

14 Jan 1769 – 29 May 1774 Ram Singh (d. 1774)

29 May 1774 – 19 May 1796 Bhim Singh (b. c.1715 – d. 1796)

19 May 1796 – 7 Jul 1827 Amar Singh (b. 1784 - d. 1827)

19 May 1796 – c.1802 .... -Regent

7 Jul 1827 – 5 Jun 1845 Madho Singh (b. 1813 - d. 1845)

5 Jun 1845 – 23 Jun 1853 Jagat Singh (b. 1837 - d. 1853)

5 Jun 1845 – 18.. Rani Khangarotji (f) -Regent

15 Jul 1853 – 2 Dec 1869 Lakshman Singh (b. 1852 - d. 1869)

23 Jun 1853 – 21 Apr 1870 Rani Mertaniji (f) -Regent (b. c.1832 – d. 1916)

21 Apr 1870 – 24 Jun 1932 Sir Nahar Singh (b. 1855 - d. 1932) (from 1 Jan 1903, Sir Nahar Singh)

21 Apr 1870 - 3 Mar 1876 Rani Mertaniji (f) -Regent (s.a.)

24 Jun 1932 - 3 Feb 1947 Umaid Singh II (b. 1876 - d. 1955)

3 Feb 1947 – 15 Aug 1947 Sudharshandev Singh (b. 1915 – d. 1992)

References

Shahpura State Wikipedia

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Map of Shahpura, Rajasthan 311404

History

Maharajas

References