Maharaja Jashwant Singh ( hi, महाराजा जशवन्त सिंह, links=no) (1851-1893) was the ruler of the princely state of Bharatpur from 1853 to 1893 in

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. His successor was Maharaja Ram Singh.

Early life

Jaswant Singh was born at

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on 1 March 1851. He was the only son of Maharaja Balwant Singh. He was educated privately. He had knowledge of the

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, English and Persian languages.

Ascended the throne

Jaswant Singh succeeded on the death of his father on 21 March 1853. He ascended the gaddi (

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) on 8 July 1853, reigning under a Council of Regency until he came of age. He assumed limited ruling powers on 10 June 1869 and was invested with full ruling powers on 28 March 1872.

Death and succession

He died at the

Palace on 12 December 1893, having had issue, four sons and three daughters. His successor was Maharaja Ram Singh.

Name and titles

His official full name and title was: ''

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Shri Yadukul Maharaja Jaswant Singh, 11th Maharaja of Bharatpur,

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''.

External links

Jashwant Singh at Durbar
{{DEFAULTSORT:Singh, Jashwant Rulers of Bharatpur state Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India 1851 births 1893 deaths Jat rulers Jat