Bairi Sal (ruler)

On the death of his elder brother, Ranjit Singh, in 1864, he succeeded him as the Maharawal of Jaisalmer.^[5] He was adopted by the widows of his deceased brother.^[4] But he refused to sit on the throne of Jaisalmer and requested that someone else be selected, as he felt he would never be happy as the ruler of Jaisalmer.^[4] In view of this, and owing to his minority, the Government of India permitted the question of installation to remain in abeyance.^[4] Sixteen months later, he had overcome his diffidence and was formally installed as Maharawal on 19 October 1865.^[4]

During his minority, his father, Kesari Singh, managed the affairs of state.^[4] Upon the death of Kesari Singh, Chattar Singh continued administering the affairs of state.^[4] He was granted an imperial flag in honour of Queen Victoria being proclaimed Empress of India at the Delhi Durbar on 1 January 1877.^[6]

He died on 10 March 1891.^[7] His widows, with the consent of the Government of India, adopted Sham Singh, who succeeded him as the Maharawal of Jaisalmer under the regnal name Shalivahan Singh.^[5][7]