Ram Singh of Marwar
Ram Singh (28 July 1730 – September 1772), was the Raja of Marwar Kingdom, also called Jodhpur State. He ruled 18 June 1749 – July 1751, and 31 January 1753 – September 1772.[1]
| Ram Singh | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja of Marwar | |
 Ram Singh | |
| First Reign | |
| Tenure | 18 June 1749 – July 1751 |
| Coronation | 13 July 1749, Shringar Chowk, Mehrangarh, Jodhpur |
| Predecessor | Abhai Singh |
| Successor | Bakht Singh |
| Second Reign | |
| Tenure | 31 January 1753 – September 1772 |
| Predecessor | Vijay Singh |
| Successor | Vijay Singh |
| Born | 28 July 1730 Mehrangarh, Jodhpur |
| Died | September 1772 (aged 42) Jaipur |
| Father | Abhai Singh |
| Religion | Hinduism |
He succeeded on the death of his father, Abhai Singh, on 18 June 1749. However, he was defeated in battle by his uncle Bakht Singh at Luniawas on 27 November 1750, and was expelled from Jodhpur. He sought refuge in Jaipur in July 1751. In 1753, he reascended the gadi for the second time after deposing Maharaja Vijay Singh, his cousin.
Ram Singh died at Jaipur in September 1772. He was succeeded by Vijay Singh, who then became Maharaja for the second time himself.
See also
References
- Advance Study in the History of Modern India (Volume-1: 1707-1803). Lotus Press. 2005. ISBN 978-81-89093-06-8. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
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