Vikram Singh (ruler)
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| Vikram Singh | |
|---|---|
| Raja | |
| Raja of Narsinghgarh | |
| Reign | 23 April 1924 – 17 July 1957 |
| Predecessor | Arjun Singh |
| Successor | Bhanu Prakash Singh |
| Born | 21 September 1909 |
| Died | 17 July 1957 (aged 47) |
| House | Narsinghgarh |
| Dynasty | Parmar |
| Father | Arjun Singh |
| Mother | Shiv Kanwar |
| Education | |
Sir Vikram Singh was the Raja of Narsinghgarh from 1924 until his death in 1957.
He was born on 21 September 1909 to Arjun Singh and Shiv Kanwar.[1]
Education
He was educated at Daly College, Indore, and Mayo College, Ajmer.[1] He passed the diploma examination from the latter college in April 1927.[1] After leaving college, he spent a year in Bangalore undergoing administrative training under the Mysore Government.[2] In July 1928, he took a short trip to Europe, visiting England, Scotland, and France to further his education.[1]
Succession
Upon his father's death, he succeeded him as the Raja of Narsinghgarh on 23 April 1924.[1] As he was a minor at the time, the state was administered by a council of regency, with his mother serving as regent.[2]
Reign
He was invested with full ruling powers on 7 October 1929.[3]
Personal life
He married in June 1929 a daughter of the then heir apparent of Kutch.[3]