Madan Singh (ruler)
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| Madan Singh | |
|---|---|
| Umdai Rajhai Buland Makan | |
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| Maharaja of Kishangarh | |
| Reign | 18 August 1900 – 25 September 1926 |
| Predecessor | Sadul Singh |
| Successor | Yagya Narayan Singh |
| Born | 1 November 1884 |
| Died | 25 September 1926 (aged 41) |
| House |  Kishangarh |
| Father | Sadul Singh |
Sir Madan Singh KCSI KCIE was the Maharaja of Kishangarh from 1900 until his death in 1926.
He was born on 1 November 1884 to Sadul Singh and his wife, a daughter of Umaid Singh.[1][2] He was a Rajput of the Rathore clan.[3] He was educated privately at home.[4][5] He served with the Imperial Cadet Corps for two years with distinction.[2] He received his further education under the tutelage of W. H. J. Wilkinson.[2]
He married twice.[5] His first marriage, on 9 February 1904, was to a daughter of Fateh Singh, the Maharana of Udaipur.[4] His second marriage was to a sister-in-law of the then Maharaja of Bhavnagar.[5] By his second wife, he had three daughters.[5]
Reign
He succeeded his father as the Maharaja of Kishangarh on 18 August 1900.[6] However, owing to his minority, the Government of India placed the administration of Kishangarh under a State Council, which was to act in accordance with the advice of the resident.[6]
He was invested with full administrative powers on 11 December 1905.[7][8] Soon afterwards, he was compelled to confront a rebellious noble—the jagirdar of Fatehgarh—who held his estate on military tenure from the state.[9] He appointed a commission composed of the leading nobles of his state to bring the jagirdar to trial.[9] The commission found the jagirdar guilty.[9] Acting on the commission’s decision, he deposed that noble but granted him a pension for his maintenance.[9]
Upon Germany’s entry into the Great War, he placed all resources of his state at the disposal of the British government.[10][11] He also offered his personal services, which were accepted.[10][11] In September 1914, he proceeded to Europe with the Indian Expeditionary Force.[11] On 7 December 1914, he was appointed to John French's staff.[11] He returned to India due to ill health on 20 February 1915.[11]
Personal interests
Music
He loved music.[9] Famous Indian musicians often visited his state.[9] In the evenings, he would listen to them for hours.[9] He gave generous rewards to those who impressed him.[9]
Sports
He was an avid player of competitive polo.[5] He had a reputation as one of the leading polo players in India.[5]