Kesari Singh
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| Kesari Singh | |
|---|---|
| Maharajadhiraja Maharao | |
| Maharao of Sirohi | |
| Reign | 16 September 1875 – 29 April 1920 |
| Predecessor | Umaid Singh II |
| Successor | Sarup Ram Singh |
| Born | 20 July 1857 |
| Died | 16 January 1925 (aged 67) |
| Father | Umaid Singh II |
Sir Kesari Singh was the Maharao of Sirohi from 1875 until his abdication in 1920.
He was born on 20 July 1857 in Poshina to Umaid Singh II.[1] He received his education from Guran Lakhmi Chand, and later from Srimali Pandit Daulat Ram.[1] After Daulat Ram’s death, he was taught by Pandit Ganesha Datta.[1] On the advice of the Political Agent, he subsequently studied English under tutors such as Janki Prasad, Hari Shankar Ojha, and Shankarji Trivedi.[1] He was also trained in the use of weapons.[1]
Reign
Upon the death of his father on 16 September 1875, he succeeded him as the Maharao of Sirohi.[2] He was vested with full administrative powers on 24 November 1875.[2] On account of his old age, he abdicated on 29 April 1920 in favour of his son, Sarup Ram Singh, but retained his titles and the gun salute.[3]
Personal life
Marriages
He married four times.[4][5] His first marriage was in 1875 to Parmarji, a daughter of Jalam Singh, the Maharana of Danta.[1][4] She died in 1899.[1] His second marriage was in 1884 to Chavdiji, a daughter of Abhai Singh, the Thakore of Varsoda.[4] She died in 1887.[1] His third marriage took place in 1888 to Man Kunwar, a daughter of Narandevji II, the Raja of Dharampur.[1][4] His fourth marriage was in 1896 to a daughter of Mangal Singh, the Raja of Bhinai.[1][4]
Children
By his first marriage, he had a son, Sarup Ram Singh.[1] By his third marriage, he had a son, Man Singh.[1] By his third wife, he had a son, Lakshman Singh, and three daughters: Anand Kanwar, Hait Kanwar, and Padam Kunwar.[1] By his fourth wife, he had a son, Narain Singh.[1]