Bairi Sal
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He was the principal signatory representing Jagat Singh, the Maharaja of Jaipur, in the 1818 treaty that established Jaipur as a protectorate of the East India Company.[1] Jagat Singh left no heir at the time of his death in 1818.[2] However, several months later, his wife, Bhatianiji, declared that she was eight months pregnant.[2] To verify the authenticity of the announcement, the principal nobles of Jaipur, led by Bairi Sal, sought confirmation from the senior women of the zenana, who affirmed the pregnancy.[2] When Bhatianiji gave birth to a son, he was recognized as the heir to the throne by both the nobles and the British Government.[2][3] When Jai Singh III was installed as the Maharaja of Jaipur, David Ochterlony established a regency council with Bhatianiji as its head, while Bairi Sal was appointed as the Prime Minister (Diwan) of Jaipur.[2] During his tenure as Prime Minister, he was caught in the conflict between the Bhatianiji and the East India Company.[1] He attempted to restore the crownlands of Jaipur that had been usurped by certain nobles but he failed.[4] In 1823, Bhatianiji removed him from his position and replaced him with Jhoota Ram.[1] At that time, the British promised to protect him from any retribution from the zenana.[5][6] After the death of Jai Singh III, the East India Company removed Jhoota Ram from the position of Diwan and reinstated Bairi Sal in the role.[1] Bairi Sal was also appointed head of the council of regency to govern on behalf of Ram Singh II until he came of age.[1][6] This decision was made without consulting the Rajmata, and the Company refused to correspond with her except through Bairi Sal.[1][6] He managed the State’s administration effectively, dealt with wrongdoers to restore peace, and successfully secured the remission of the arrears of the State’s tribute from the East India Company.[7] While serving as the Diwan of Jaipur, he equipped the Shekhawati brigade at state expense with 400 muskets and an equal number of pouches and belts.[8]
Death
He died in 1838 and was succeeded by his son, Sheo Singh, as the Rawal of Samode.[1][6]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sugich, Michael (1992). Palaces of India : a traveller's companion featuring the palace hotels. Internet Archive. London : Pavilion. pp. 35–36. ISBN 978-1-85145-520-1.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: publisher location (link) - 1 2 3 4 5 Hooja, Rima (2006). A History of Rajasthan. Rupa & Company. p. 1866. ISBN 978-81-291-0890-6.
- ↑ Department, India Foreign and Political (1909). A Collection of Treaties, Engagements and Sanads, Relating to India and Neighbouring Countries. Superintendent Government Printing, India. p. 91.
- ↑ A History Of Jaipur, C. 1503-1938. p. 333.
- ↑ Horace Hayman Wilson (1858). The History of British India: from 1805 to 1835. London, James Madden. p. 316.
- 1 2 3 4 Stern (31 July 2023). The Cat and the Lion: Jaipur State in the British Raj. BRILL. pp. 73–79. ISBN 978-90-04-66925-3.
- ↑ Jain, kesharlal Ajmera (1935). The Jaipur Album Or All About Jaipur. p. 47.
- ↑ Batra H. C. S. Chand and Co. 1958. p. 139.