Jhala Madan Singh
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| Rana Madan Singh | |||||
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| Maharaj Rana | |||||
| Maharaj Rana of Jhalawar | |||||
| Reign | 1838 – 1845 | ||||
| Coronation | 1 August 1838 | ||||
| Investiture | 8 April 1838 | ||||
| Predecessor | Position established | ||||
| Successor | Prithviraj Singh | ||||
| Musahib-i-Ala of Kota | |||||
| Reign | 26 February 1834 – 1838 | ||||
| Predecessor | Madho Singh | ||||
| Successor | Position abolished | ||||
| Born | 1807 | ||||
| Died | 1845 (aged 37–38) | ||||
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| House |  Jhalawar | ||||
| Dynasty | Jhala | ||||
| Father | Madho Singh | ||||
Madan Singh was the Jhala Rajput Musahib-i-Ala of the Hada Chauhan house of Kotah from the year 1834 to 1838 and the first Maharaj Rana of Jhalawar from 1838 until his death in 1845.
Madan Singh was born in 1807[1] to Madho Singh, whom he succeeded in his office as Musahib-i-Ala and virtual regent of Kotah,[2] along with his titles and lands, on 26 February 1834.[3][4] Though young and inexperienced when he assumed office, he, unlike his father, maintained more amicable relations with Maharao Raja Ram Singh II of Kotah and was willing to consider the Maharao's preferences on various matters, except when asserting his own executive authority.[3] However, the Maharao Raja began to overstep his boundaries and interfere with Madan's powers and duties.[3] In June 1835, a civil dispute broke out between two wealthy bankers. Maharao Raja attempted to sway the Madan's decision in favor of one of them, which Ross, who took charge of the Hadauti Political Agency in November 1834, deemed inappropriate and forbade him from doing in the future.[3] In July 1835, the Maharao Raja expressed to Ross that he was upset about Madan's absence from the Darbar he had held to celebrate Madan's birthday.[3] Ross explained that Madan's absence was not meant to undermine the Maharao Raja's authority but was due to a fear for his life, as he had not invited the Political Agent to attend the Durbar.[3] Due to this dual system of government, tensions and disagreements arose in Kotah between him and the Maharao Raja.[4]
Maharaj Rana of Jhalawar
After much discussion and some armed contests, Captain John Ludlow, representing the British Government, convinced Maharao Raja and Madan to reach a compromise.[3] They both assented to the proposition of establishing a new principality for Madan.[3] On 8 April 1838, a treaty was signed between Madan Singh and the British Government, leading to the formation of a new state for him named Jhalawar, which was created from one-third of the territory of Kotah and consisted of 17 parganas.[3][5] At the same time, he acknowledged British supremacy, agreed to supply troops, and pay an annual tribute of Rs. 80,000.[3][6] He was vested with the title of Maharaj Rana and granted a salute of fifteen guns.[6] On 10 April 1838, Maharao Raja Ram Singh II signed a treaty with the British Government in which he agreed to cede seventeen parganas to the Madan.[3] Madan Singh continued to hold office as the Musahib-i-Ala of Kotah till 27 April 1838.[3]
Installation
Madan left Kotah for Jhalrapatan, which he had chosen as the capital of his new state, on 28 April 1838 and reached it on 2 May 1838.[3] However, he fell sick, which delayed his installation on the throne of Jhalawar.[3] After his recovery, his installation took place on 1 August 1838.[3] On the occasion, Shah Manik Chank presented a khillat of investiture on behalf of the British Government, and in return, he presented a nazrana to the Governor-General.[3]
Garh Palace, Jhalawar
Upon his investiture as Maharaj Rana of Jhalawar in 1838, he initially resided in Jhalrapatan.[7] However, in 1840, he began constructing the Garh Palace, which was completed in 1845.[7][8][9]