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{{Short description|Rawal of Samode from 1838 to 1854}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2025}}

'''Sheo Singh''' was the [[Rawal (title)|Rawal]] of [[Samode (estate)|Samode]] and [[Dewan|Diwan]] of [[Kingdom of Amber|Jaipur]].

== Succession ==
Following the death of his father, [[Bairi Sal]], in 1838, he succeeded him as the [[Rawal (title)|Rawal]] of [[Samode (estate)|Samode]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Stern |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_tn7EAAAQBAJ |title=The Cat and the Lion: Jaipur State in the British Raj |date=2023-07-31 |publisher=BRILL |isbn=978-90-04-66925-3 |pages=73–79 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite book |last=Sugich |first=Michael |url=https://archive.org/details/palacesofindiatr0000sugi/ |title=Palaces of India : a traveller's companion featuring the palace hotels |date=1992 |publisher=London : Pavilion |others=Internet Archive |isbn=978-1-85145-520-1 |pages=35–36}}</ref>

== Diwan of Jaipur ==
Maji Chandrawati had appointed him [[Dewan|Diwan]] ({{translation|[[Prime minister|Prime Minister]]}}) of [[Kingdom of Amber|Jaipur]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/dli.ernet.536468/page/ |title=Batra H. C. |date=1958 |publisher=S. Chand and Co. |pages=139–141}}</ref> Although his appointment to the office was made without prior approval from the [[Governor-General of India]], it was later ratified by the [[Governor-General of India|Governor-General]].<ref name=":0" /> When Major Ross was appointed as the permanent agent stationed in [[Jaipur]] in 1838, Maji summoned Sheo and his brother Lakshman Singh and asked them to sign a bond of loyalty, which they refused.<ref name=":5">{{Cite book |last=R.K Gupta |url=https://archive.org/details/rajasthan-through-the-ages-set-of-4-vol/Rajasthan%20Through%20The%20Ages%20Vol%203%20%20Bakshi%20S.R./ |title=Studies In Indian History Rajasthan Through The Ages The Heritage Of Rajputs Set Of 4 Vols. by R.K. Gupta |date=2008 |pages=125–126}}</ref> They brought the entire episode to the attention of the British resident and the agent, who subsequently stripped Maji of her powers.<ref name=":5" /> Later, a mutiny occurred involving the Nagas and other troops of [[Kingdom of Amber|Jaipur]] stationed at [[Jamwa Ramgarh|Ramgarh]].<ref name=":5" /> It is believed that Maji incited the mutiny.<ref name=":6">{{Cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/dadu-panth-religious-change-identity-formation-in-jaipur-state-james-hastings-m.-thesis/ |title=Dadu Panth Religious Change & Identity Formation In Jaipur State James Hastings M. ( Thesis) |pages=247–248}}</ref> In response, British troops were deployed from [[Nasirabad, Ajmer|Nasirabad]], and the issue was resolved by offering the Nagas employment in exchange for their services, while the troops were pacified by providing them with their overdue payments.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":6" /> Afterward, he dismissed the commander of the State forces and appointed his brother, Lakshman Singh, as Army Minister in his place.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /> He restored [[Khandela]] to Abhai Singh and Pratap Singh.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sinh |first=Ranbir |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9EduAAAAMAAJ |title=History of Shekhawats |date=2001 |publisher=Publication Scheme |isbn=978-81-86782-74-3 |pages=80 |language=en}}</ref> Though [[Ram Singh II]] was invested with full ruling powers in 1851, administrative authority remained with Sheo Singh.<ref name=":3">{{Cite book |last=Jadunath Sarkar |url=https://archive.org/details/a-history-of-jaipur-1503-1938-jadunath-sarkar/ |title=A History of Jaipur - c.1503-1938 (Jadunath Sarkar) |date=1984 |pages=348–351}}</ref> [[Ram Singh II|Ram Singh]] refrained from intervening in state affairs until 1854, when, frustrated by his exclusion and by Sheo's extravagant spending and mismanagement, he sought the advice of [[Henry Lawrence (Indian Army officer)|Henry Lawrence]].<ref name=":3" /> He dismissed Sheo from his position and appointed his brother, Lakshman Singh, to the vacant post in 1854.<ref name=":3" />

== Personal life ==
He was held in high regard by the [[British government of India|Government of India]], which permitted him to maintain a retinue of 2,000 soldiers and carry various emblems of a [[Raja]] during his trips or pilgrimages.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |last=Jain |first=kesharlal Ajmera |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.66091/ |title=The Jaipur Album Or All About Jaipur |date=1935 |pages=47}}</ref> He was also greatly admired by the people of [[Jaipur]].<ref name=":2" />

== Later life ==
He was in [[Delhi]] when the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]] broke out and had to remain there until the situation stabilized.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Munshi Jwala Sahai |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.283475/ |title=The Loyal Rajputana |date=1909 |pages=264–265}}</ref> There, he was summoned by [[Bahadur Shah Zafar|Bahadur Shah II]], who instructed him to persuade his liege lord, the [[Maharaja]] of [[Kingdom of Amber|Jaipur]], to rise against the [[East India Company]] and remain loyal to the [[Mughal Empire]], as his ancestors had.<ref name=":1" /> He assured the [[Mughal Emperor]] that he would do so and obtained his permission and means to reach [[Jaipur]].<ref name=":1" />

== References ==
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[[Category:1854 deaths]]
[[Category:Hindu monarchs]]
[[Category:People from British India]]
[[Category:People from Rajasthan]]

Sheo Singh Nathawat - Revision history

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