Ishwari Singh Explained

See also: Ishwari Singh of Jaipur. Maharaja Sir Ishwari Singhji, KCIE (8 March 1893 – 23 April 1945) was the 27th ruler of the princely state of Bundi belonging to Hada Chauhan clan of Rajputs.[1] [2]

Ishwari was the ruler of Bundi from 1927, when he ascended the throne upon the death of Raghubir Singh and ruled until his death in 1945.[1] [3] He was a nephew of Raghubir and ascended the throne upon his death on 8 August 1927 and was invested with full ruling powers a month later on 26 September 1927.[4] He served as Aide-de-Camp (Honorary) to King George VI in 1945.[4] [1]

Ishwari was succeeded by his adopted son Bahadur Singh upon his death in 1945.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://members.iinet.net.au/~royalty/ips/b/bundi.html Bundi State
  2. Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey edited by Arnold Wright pp:157-163
  3. https://books.google.com/books?id=gpLuHhGC47UC&dq=Ishwari+Singh+of+Bundi&pg=PA1999-IA61
  4. https://books.google.com/books?id=YQdZlHJ2WTAC&dq=Ishwari+Singh+of+Bundi&pg=PA108