Rup Deo
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| Rana Rup Deo | |
|---|---|
| Rana | |
| Rana of Alirajpur | |
| Reign | 1871 – 1881 |
| Predecessor | Rana Ganga Deo |
| Successor | Rana Bijai Singh |
| Born | 1847 |
| Died | 29 October 1881 (aged 33–34) |
| Issue |
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| House |  Alirajpur |
| Dynasty | Rathore |
| Father | Jaswant Singh |
Rana Rup Dev (or Roop Deo) was the Rathore-Rajput ruler of one of its early sub-clan of Alirajpur State from the year 1871 until his death in 1881.He died without a male issue and was thus therefore succeeded by a distant kin Bijai Singh.
When his father, Jaswant Singh, died in 1862, he left behind a will stating that the state of Alirajpur was to be divided equally between his sons, Ganga Deo and Rup Deo.[1] However, the will was not followed, and the Government of India decided that Ganga Deo should succeed to his father's titles, while suitable provisions would be made for Rup Deo.[1] Accordingly, arrangements were made.[1] When his eldest brother was deposed in 1869 and Alirajpur was placed under superintendence, he was given a role in the administration.[2] It was done to ensure he was properly trained for the duties that would devolve upon him when he succeeded his brother.[3]