Jawahir Singh
| Jawahir Singh | |
|---|---|
| Chhatrala Yadupati Rukn-ud-Daula Maharajadhiraja Raj-Rajeshwar Parama Bhattarak Muzaffar Jang Bijaimand | |
 Singh in 1936 | |
| Maharawal of Jaisalmer | |
| Reign | 26 June 1914 – 17 February 1949 |
| Predecessor | Shalivahan Singh |
| Successor | Girdhar Singh |
| Born | 18 November 1882 |
| Died | 17 February 1949 (aged 66) |
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| Issue | |
| House |  Jaisalmer |
| Dynasty | Bhati |
| Signature |  |
| Education | Mayo College Imperial Cadet Corps |
Jawahir Singh was the Maharawal of Jaisalmer from 1914 until his death in 1949.
Early life, family, and education
[edit]He was born on 18 November 1882 to Sardar Singh.[1] He was adopted by Man Singh, the Thakur of Eta, in 1889.[1] He was educated at Mayo College, Ajmer.[2] He left the school after he was selected to join the Imperial Cadet Corps on 2 January 1902.[1][3] He married thrice: firstly to Laxmi Kanwar; secondly to Jadau Kanwar, from Amarkot; and thirdly to Kalyan Kanwar, a granddaughter of Ram Singh, the Maharao of Bundi, in November 1919.[2][4] By his wives, he had two sons: Girdhar Singh and Hukum Singh.[5]
Reign
[edit]When Shalivahan Singh died, the throne of Jaisalmer became vacant, as he left behind neither an heir by blood nor by adoption to succeed him.[6] The Government of India, after consulting the nobles of the Jaisalmer, selected him as the successor to the throne.[6][7] Accordingly, his succession as the Maharawal of Jaisalmer was announced on 26 June 1914, and he was formally installed by the Agent to the Governor-General of India on 9 July 1914.[2][7]
Death
[edit]He died on 17 February 1949 and was succeeded by his son Girdhar Singh.[8]
Honours
[edit]He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India on 1 January 1918.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Solomon, R. V.; Bond, J. W. (2006). Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey. Asian Educational Services. p. 329. ISBN 978-81-206-1965-4.
- ^ a b c d Not Available (1931). Rajputana And Ajmer List Of Ruling Princes, Chiefs And Leading Personages (six ed.). p. 86.
- ^ Ajmer-Merwara (India) (1903). Report on the Administration of Ajmer-Merwara. p. 34.
- ^ Soszynski, Henry. "JAISALMER". members.iinet.net.au. Archived from the original on 18 July 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ Mehta, N. k (1934). Report Of The Administration Of The Jaisalmer State (1934). p. 1.
- ^ a b Not Available (1922). Memoranda On The Indian States 1921. p. 124.
- ^ a b Sehgal, K. k (1961). Rajasthan Distict Gazetteers Jaisalmer. pp. 49–50.
- ^ Somānī, Rāmavallabha (1990). History of Jaisalmer. Panchsheel Prakashan. p. 99. ISBN 978-81-7056-070-8.