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| Maharaja Sadul Singh | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja Sahib of Bikaner | |
| 22nd Maharaja of Bikaner | |
| Reign | 1943 - 1949 |
| Predecessor | Ganga Singh |
| Successor | Karni Singh |
| Born | 7 September 1902 |
| Died | 25 September 1950 |
| Consort | Maharani Sudarshan Prasad Kanwarji Sahiba |
| Issue | Sushila Kunwariji Karni Singh Amar Singh |
| Father | Ganga Singh |
| Mother | Maharani Vallabh Kanwarji |
Lieutenant-General Sir Sadul Singh GCSI, GCIE, KStJ, CVO (7 September 1902 – 25 September 1950) was the last reigning Maharaja of Bikaner from 2 February 1943 to 30 March 1949, continuing as Head of the House of Bikaner and holding the title of Maharaja of Bikaner until his death.[1][2]
Biography[edit | edit source]
The eldest surviving son of General Sir Ganga Singh, Sir Sadul Singh had, for the thirty years leading up to his succession, been serving in many important posts for his father. He had been a Page of Honour at the coronation of King George V and had attended him at the durbar in Delhi. In 1919, Sir Sadul was present at the Paris Peace Conference and attended the 1924 meeting of the League of Nations. He served as Chief Minister of Bikaner from 1920 to 1925 and fought in the Second World War in Persia, the Middle East and Burma. As the time for Indian independence drew near, Sir Sadul was among the first princes to accede to the Dominion of India, which he did on 7 August 1947. On 30 March 1949, Sir Sadul merged Bikaner into the United State of Greater Rajasthan.
Family[edit | edit source]
Marriage[edit | edit source]
He married in April 1922 Maharani Sudarshan Prasad Kanwarji Sahiba, daughter of Maharaja Venkatraman Ramanuj Prasad Singh Ju Deo of Rewa.
Children[edit | edit source]
| Name | Birth | Death | Consort | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushila Kanwarji | 24 April 1923 | 5 November 1999 | Bhagwat Singh Mewar, Maharana of Udaipur-Mewar |
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| Karni Singh | 21 April 1924 | 4 September 1988 | Maharani Sushila Kanwarji of Dungarpur, daughter of His Highness Rai-i-Rayan Mahimahendra Maharajadhiraj Maharawal Sahib Shri Sir Lakshman Singhji Bahadur of Dungapur. |
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| Amar Singh | 11 December 1925 | 16 June 2007 | Rani Manhar Kunverba |
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Death[edit | edit source]
He died in London on 25 September 1950 at the age of 48. His eldest son, Karni Singh succeeded him as the Maharaja of Bikaner.
Titles[edit | edit source]
- 1902–1918: Yuvaraja Sri Sadul Singh Bahadur
- 1918–1921: Lieutenant Yuvaraja Sri Sadul Singh Bahadur
- 1921–1922: Captain Yuvaraja Sri Sadul Singh Bahadur
- 1922–1943: Captain Yuvaraja Sri Sadul Singh Bahadur, CVO
- 1943–1945: Lieutenant-Colonel His Highness Sri Raj Rajeshwar Maharajadhiraj Narendra Maharaja Shiromani Sadul Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Bikaner, CVO
- 1945–1946: Major-General His Highness Sri Raj Rajeshwar Maharajadhiraj Narendra Maharaja Shiromani Sadul Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Bikaner, CVO
- 1946–1947: Lieutenant-General His Highness Sri Sir Raj Rajeshwar Maharajadhiraj Narendra Maharaja Shiromani Sadul Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Bikaner, GCIE, CVO
- 1947–1950: Lieutenant-General His Highness Sri Sir Raj Rajeshwar Maharajadhiraj Narendra Maharaja Shiromani Sadul Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Bikaner, GCSI, GCIE, CVO
Honours[edit | edit source]
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- Delhi Durbar Medal – 1911
- Prince of Wales Visit Medal – 1922
- Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) – 1922
- King George V Silver Jubilee Medal – 1935
- King George VI Coronation Medal – 1937
- Ganga Singh Golden Jubilee Medal – 1937
- Bikaner Badge of Honour, 1st Class – 1937
- Bikaner Accession Medal – 1943
- 1939-1945 Star – 1945
- Burma Star – 1945
- War Medal 1939-1945 – 1945
- India Service Medal – 1945
- Knight of the Order of St John (KStJ) – 1945
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE) – 1946
- Indian Independence Medal – 1947
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India (GCSI) – 1947
See also[edit | edit source]
Political Office[edit | edit source]
Sadul Singh of Bikaner Born: 7 September 1902 Died: 25 September 1950
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| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ganga Singh |
Maharaja of Bikaner 1943-1949 |
Succeeded by Monarchy abolished (Merge within the Republic of India) |
| Titles in pretence | ||
| Preceded by None |
— TITULAR — Maharaja of Bikaner 1949-50 |
Succeeded by Karni Singh |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ L. S. Rathore (2005). Maharaja Sadul Singh of Bikaner: A Biography of the Co-architect of India's Unity. Books Treasure. pp. 517–. ISBN 978-81-900422-0-8.
- ↑ C. M. Srinivasan (1962). The Maker of Modern India. Aiyar.