Jawahir Singh
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| 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 (18 November 1882 – 17 February 1949) was Maharawal of Jaisalmer from 26 June 1914 until his death in 1949.
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 Lakshmi Kanwar, secondly to Yadu Kanwar, from Amarkot; and thirdly to Kalyan Kanwar, a granddaughter of HH Maharao Ram Singh of Bundi, in November 1919.[2][4] By his wives, he had two sons: Girdhar Singh and Hukum Singh.[5]
Reign
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]