Shiv Singh of Sikar
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| Shiv Singh | |
|---|---|
| Rao of Sikar | |
| Reign | 1721 – 1748 |
| Predecessor | Daulat Singh |
| Successor | Samrath Singh |
| Died | 1748 |
| Issue |
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| House | Sikar |
| Dynasty | Shekhawat |
| Father | Daulat Singh |
Shiv Singh (or Sheo Singh) was the Rao of Sikar from 1721 until his death in 1748, an area within Rajputana.
In 1721, upon the death of his father, Daulat Singh, he succeeded him as Rao of Sikar.[1] His father began constructing the fort and palace at Sikar during his lifetime but died before they were completed.[1] Shiv oversaw their completion.[1] He built a defensive wall around the town of Sikar and fortified it.[1] He erected the temple of Gopinathji.[1] He also built a Shiva temple near the Harshnath temple.[2][3] Soon after, a Seth from Agra was looted by robbers who carried away all his silver.[1] Sardar Singh of Kasli sent a false report to the Delhi authorities claiming that it was done by Shiv Singh.[1] To recover the booty and dismantle the fort and defense wall of Sikar, the Delhi authorities sent an army under the command of Jannisbar Khan.[1][4] Seeing this, he requested Jai Singh II to intervene, and using his influence, Jai Singh sent Khan back to Delhi.[1][4] He annexed Fatehpur in Sikar following his victory in the war against the Qaimkhanis.[4][5] Over the years, the Mughal Empire was weakening, and the Marathas were rising in power.[6] Seeing this, and knowing that Shekhawati was always on the verge of attacks, it became necessary to have a powerful ally to rely on in times of war and conflict.[6] He met Jai Singh, his kin, a powerful ruler who held considerable influence.[5] This meeting took place at Mauzmabad, where Shiv accepted Jai suzerainty and became a tributary of Jaipur.[5]