Pratap Singh II of Alirajpur
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| Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh II | |
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| Maharaja | |
| Raja of Alirajpur | |
| Reign | 1891 – 1941 |
| Coronation | 1892 |
| Investiture | 1904 |
| Predecessor | Bijai Singh |
| Successor | Fateh Singh |
| Born | 12 September 1881 |
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| House |  Alirajpur |
| Dynasty | Rathore |
| Father | Rao Bhagwan Singh |
HH Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh II KCIE was the Rathore Rajput ruler of Alirajpur State in the southern most part of Malwa region from the year 1891 until his abdication in 1941.
He was born on 12 September 1881 to Bhagwan Singh, Thakur of Sondwa.[1]
Education
He was educated at Daly College, Indore.[2]
Succession
When Bijai Singh died on 16 August 1890, he left behind no heirs to succeed him.[3] In 1891, Pratap was selected by the Government of India to succeed his cousin.[3] He was formally installed in March 1892.[3] As he was a minor at the time, the State was managed by a kamdar under the supervision of the Political Agent until he came of age.[3] He was granted full administrative powers in June 1904.[2][3]