Pragmulji III
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Bhuj, Kingdom of Kutch, Empire of India
| Pragmal Singh Jadeja | |
|---|---|
| Crown Prince of Kutch | |
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| Head of the House of Jadeja-Kutch | |
| Tenure | 17 October 1991 – 28 May 2021 |
| Predecessor | King Madansinh I |
| Successor | Crown Prince Hanuwantsinh |
| Born | 3 May 1936 Bhuj, Kingdom of Kutch, Empire of India |
| Died | 28 May 2021 (aged 85) Ranjit Vilas Palace, Bhuj, Kutch, Republic of India |
| Spouse | Princess Priti Devi of Tripura (m. 1957) |
| House | Jadeja-Kutch |
| Father | Madansinh I of Kutch |
| Mother | Princess Rajendra Kunver of Kishangarh |
| Education | Mayo College, Ajmer; Doon School, Dehradun; Hindu College, Delhi University |
Pragmal Singh Jadeja, Crown Prince of Kutch (3 May 1936 – 28 May 2021) was the head of the Kutch branch of the Jadeja dynasty and titular Maharaja (King) of Kutch.[1]
Pragmal Ji was born Prithviraj Ji on 3 May 1936.[2]
He was the eldest son of Meghraj Ji, son of the last ruler of Kutch under name of Maharao Shri Madansinhji, and Maharani Bai Shri Rajendra Kunverba Sahib. Pragmalji became the heir apparent with the title of Yuvraj Sahib on the succession of his father after passing of his grandfather Vijayarajaji on 26 February 1948.[citation needed].
Education
He completed his primary education from Mayo College, Ajmer and Doon School, Dehradoon and later graduated from The Hindu College, Delhi University.
Marriage
Pragmal married Princess Priti Devi of Manikya dynasty and daughter of Bir Bikram Manikya Debbarma, last Maharaja of Tripura.
Titular ruler of Kutch
He was installed in the Tila-medi at Prag Mahal Palace, Bhuj on 17 October 1991 upon demise of his father Maharao Shri Madansinji, under the name and style of H.H. Maharajadhiraj Mirza Maharao Shri Pragmulji III Sawai Bahadur, Maharao of Kutch.[citation needed]