Prithwi Singh
Maharaja of Kishangarh (1841 - 1879)
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HH Umda-e-Raja-e-Buland Makam Shri Maharaja Sir Prithvi Singh was the Rathore-Rajput ruler of its Kishan-Singhot Jodha sub-clan of Kishangarh State from the year 1841 until his untimely death in 1879.
14 May 1838
Kacholia, Kishangarh
| HH Maharaja Prithvi Singh | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja of Kishangarh | |
| Reign | c. 1841 – c. 1879 |
| Predecessor | Mohkam Singh |
| Successor | Maharaja Sadul Singh |
| Born | Kunwar Surtan Singh 14 May 1838 Kacholia, Kishangarh |
| Died | 25 December 1879 (aged 41) Kishangarh Fort, Kishangarh |
| Spouse | Maharaniji Sa Sisodiniji of Shahpura State |
| Issue | Sadul Singh
Maharajkumarji Jawan Dikshit Singh Maharajkumarji Raghunath Singh Maharajkumariji Jawahar Kanwarji m.to Maharana Sajjan Singh of Udaipur-Mewar Maharajkumariji Shringar Kanwarji m.to Maharaja Rao Mangal Singh Prabhakar of Alwar Maharajkumariji Saubhag Kanwarji m.to Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II of Jaipur Maharajkumariji Kishan Kanwarji m.to Maharaj Rana Zalim Singh II of Jhalawar |
| House |  Kishangarh |
| Father | Rajvi Bhim Singh of Kacholia |
Birth
Reign
When Mohkam Singh died in 1841 without leaving any issue of the body or an adopted heir, the throne of Kishangarh became vacant.[4] That same year, Mohkam's widow formally adopted Prithwi as her son, and he succeeded Mohkam on the throne of Kishangarh.[4][5] Throughout his reign, he conducted the administration of his state with competence and success.[6] He laid the foundation upon which administrative reforms were later introduced in Kishangarh.[6]
Death
He died in 1879 and was succeeded by his son, Sadul Singh, as the Maharaja of Kishangarh.[7][5]
Titles and styles
His full style was: "His Highness Umdai Rajahai Buland Makan Maharaja Shri Prithwi Singh, Maharaja of Kishangarh."[3]