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| name = Pratap Singh Nabha | | name = Sir Pratap Singh Nabha, [[Order of the Star of India|KCSI]] | ||
| succession = [[Nabha|Maharaja of Nabha]] | | succession = [[Nabha|Maharaja of Nabha]] | ||
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| title = [[Nabha|Maharaja of Nabha]] | | title = [[Nabha|Maharaja of Nabha]] | ||
| reign = | | reign = 1928–1995 | ||
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| spouse = Urmila Devi | | spouse = Urmila Devi | ||
| issue = Hanuwant Singh<br>[[ | | issue = Hanuwant Singh<br>[[Hemant Singh]]<br>Himmat Singh<br>Sneh Lata Kaur | ||
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| mother = Sarojini Devi | | mother = Sarojini Devi | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1919|9|21}} | | birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1919|9|21}} | ||
| birth_place = | | birth_place = [[Nabha State]] | ||
| death_date = {{death date and age|1995|7|22|1919|9|21|df=y}} | | death_date = {{death date and age|1995|7|22|1919|9|21|df=y}} | ||
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'''Pratap Singh Nabha''' (21 September 1919 – 22 July 1995) was the last ruling [[Maharaja]] of [[Nabha]]. The state of Nabha was merged into India in 1948. It was annexed to [[Patiala]] and the East Punjab States Union, a new political administrative unit that comprised all the states of the [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].<ref name=Pratap>{{cite web|title=Pratap Singh, Maharaja|url=http://www.thesikhencyclopedia.com/biographies/sikh-political-figures/pratap-singh-maharaja|publisher=The Sikh Encyclopaedia|accessdate=31 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003454/http://www.thesikhencyclopedia.com/biographies/sikh-political-figures/pratap-singh-maharaja|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> | '''Sir Pratap Singh Nabha''', [[Order of the Star of India|KCSI]] (21 September 1919 – 22 July 1995) was the last ruling [[Maharaja]] of [[Nabha]]. The state of Nabha was merged into India in 1948. It was annexed to [[Patiala]] and the East Punjab States Union, a new political administrative unit that comprised all the states of the [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].<ref name=Pratap>{{cite web|title=Pratap Singh, Maharaja|url=http://www.thesikhencyclopedia.com/biographies/sikh-political-figures/pratap-singh-maharaja|publisher=The Sikh Encyclopaedia|accessdate=31 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003454/http://www.thesikhencyclopedia.com/biographies/sikh-political-figures/pratap-singh-maharaja|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Singh was born | |||
Singh was born in [[Nabha State]] in family, the eldest son and heir of [[Ripudaman Singh]]. At the age of eight, his father was deposed and Pratap Singh became the Maharaja. Pratap Singh began his schooling in the Anglo Indian school, [[Woodstock School|Woodstock]], in Musoorie. He was educated at the [[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst|Royal Military Academy]], [[Sandhurst, Berkshire|Sandhurst]] and at [[Badingham College]] in [[Surrey]]. | |||
==Military Maharaja== | ==Military Maharaja== | ||
After formally succeeding to the ''gadi'' in 1941, Pratap Singh was commissioned a Lieutenant in the [[British Indian Army]] and served in the [[World War II|Second World War]]. He was promoted to Captain in 1944, Lieutenant-Colonel in 1945 and Colonel in 1946. In 1946, he was knighted with the KCSI. Following Independence, he served as aide-de-camp to the [[President of India]], as well as the head of the [[Sikh]] Regiment. | |||
After formally succeeding to the ''gadi'' in 1941, Pratap Singh was commissioned a Lieutenant in the [[British Indian Army]] and served in the [[World War II|Second World War]]. He was promoted to Captain in 1944, Lieutenant-Colonel in 1945 and Colonel in 1946. In 1946, he was knighted with the KCSI. | |||
Following Independence, he served as aide-de-camp to the [[President of India]], as well as the head of the [[Sikh]] Regiment. | |||
==Later life== | ==Later life== | ||
On 15 August 1947, Pratap Singh signed the Instrument of Accession to India and merged Nabha into [[PEPSU]] in 1948, from which point on he ceased to rule. In his later years, Singh served as President of the Wildlife Society of India as well as of the Vintage Car Association of India. He was stripped of his rank and titles by the [[Indira Gandhi]] government in 1971. Singh died in New Delhi on 22 July 1995. | |||
On 15 August 1947, Pratap Singh signed the [[Instrument of Accession]] to the [[Dominion of India]] and merged Nabha into [[PEPSU]] in 1948, from which point on he ceased to rule. In his later years, Singh served as President of the Wildlife Society of India as well as of the Vintage Car Association of India. He was stripped of his rank and titles by the [[Indira Gandhi]] government in 1971. Singh died in New Delhi on 22 July 1995. | |||
==Family== | ==Family== | ||
On 25 April 1944, Singh married Urmila Devi (1924-1997), the only daughter of [[Rana Udaybhanu Singh]]. He had one daughter and three sons: | On 25 April 1944, Singh married Urmila Devi (1924-1997), the only daughter of [[Rana Udaybhanu Singh]]. He had one daughter and three sons: | ||
*1. Sneh Lata Kaur (1947-). Married the Maharaja of Orchha in 1971 and has one son and three daughters. | *1. Sneh Lata Kaur (1947-). Married the Maharaja of Orchha in 1971 and has one son and three daughters. | ||
*2. Hanuwant Singh (5 December 1948-), who succeeded to the throne as Maharaja of Nabha | *2. Hanuwant Singh (5 December 1948-), who succeeded to the throne as Maharaja of Nabha | ||
*3. Himmat Singh (1952-). Married a | *3. Himmat Singh (1952-). Married a Nepalese princess in 1976 and has a son and a daughter. | ||
*4. [[Hemant Singh]] (1954-), who succeeded his maternal grandfather as Maharaj Rana of Dholpur. | *4. [[Hemant Singh]] (1954-), who succeeded his maternal grandfather as Maharaj Rana of Dholpur. | ||
==Titles== | ==Titles== | ||
*1919-1928: [[Shri]] [[Heir apparent|Tikka]] [[Sahib]] Pratap Singh | *1919-1928: [[Shri]] [[Heir apparent|Tikka]] [[Sahib]] Pratap Singh | ||
*1928-1941: [[His Highness]] Farzand-i-Arjumand, Aqidat-Paiwand-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Barar Bans Sarmur, Raja-i-Rajagan, [[Maharaja]] Shri Pratap Singh Malvendra Bahadur, [[Maharaja]] of [[Nabha]] | *1928-1941: [[His Highness]] Farzand-i-Arjumand, Aqidat-Paiwand-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Barar Bans Sarmur, Raja-i-Rajagan, [[Maharaja]] Shri Pratap Singh Malvendra Bahadur, [[Maharaja]] of [[Nabha]] | ||
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==Honours== | ==Honours== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Sir Pratap Singh Nabha, KCSI (21 September 1919 – 22 July 1995) was the last ruling Maharaja of Nabha. The state of Nabha was merged into India in 1948. It was annexed to Patiala and the East Punjab States Union, a new political administrative unit that comprised all the states of the Punjab.[1]
| Sir Pratap Singh Nabha, KCSI | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja of Nabha | |
| Maharaja of Nabha | |
| Reign | 1928–1995 |
| Born | 21 September 1919 Nabha State |
| Died | 22 July 1995 (aged 75) |
| Spouse | Urmila Devi |
| Issue | Hanuwant Singh Hemant Singh Himmat Singh Sneh Lata Kaur |
| Father | Ripudaman Singh |
| Mother | Sarojini Devi |
Early lifeEdit
Singh was born in Nabha State in family, the eldest son and heir of Ripudaman Singh. At the age of eight, his father was deposed and Pratap Singh became the Maharaja. Pratap Singh began his schooling in the Anglo Indian school, Woodstock, in Musoorie. He was educated at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst and at Badingham College in Surrey.
Military MaharajaEdit
After formally succeeding to the gadi in 1941, Pratap Singh was commissioned a Lieutenant in the British Indian Army and served in the Second World War. He was promoted to Captain in 1944, Lieutenant-Colonel in 1945 and Colonel in 1946. In 1946, he was knighted with the KCSI.
Following Independence, he served as aide-de-camp to the President of India, as well as the head of the Sikh Regiment.
Later lifeEdit
On 15 August 1947, Pratap Singh signed the Instrument of Accession to the Dominion of India and merged Nabha into PEPSU in 1948, from which point on he ceased to rule. In his later years, Singh served as President of the Wildlife Society of India as well as of the Vintage Car Association of India. He was stripped of his rank and titles by the Indira Gandhi government in 1971. Singh died in New Delhi on 22 July 1995.
FamilyEdit
On 25 April 1944, Singh married Urmila Devi (1924-1997), the only daughter of Rana Udaybhanu Singh. He had one daughter and three sons:
- 1. Sneh Lata Kaur (1947-). Married the Maharaja of Orchha in 1971 and has one son and three daughters.
- 2. Hanuwant Singh (5 December 1948-), who succeeded to the throne as Maharaja of Nabha
- 3. Himmat Singh (1952-). Married a Nepalese princess in 1976 and has a son and a daughter.
- 4. Hemant Singh (1954-), who succeeded his maternal grandfather as Maharaj Rana of Dholpur.
TitlesEdit
- 1919-1928: Shri Tikka Sahib Pratap Singh
- 1928-1941: His Highness Farzand-i-Arjumand, Aqidat-Paiwand-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Barar Bans Sarmur, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Shri Pratap Singh Malvendra Bahadur, Maharaja of Nabha
- 1941-1944: Lieutenant His Highness Farzand-i-Arjumand, Aqidat-Paiwand-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Barar Bans Sarmur, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Shri Pratap Singh Malvendra Bahadur, Maharaja of Nabha
- 1944-1945: Captain His Highness Farzand-i-Arjumand, Aqidat-Paiwand-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Barar Bans Sarmur, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Shri Pratap Singh Malvendra Bahadur, Maharaja of Nabha
- 1945-1 January 1946: Lieutenant-Colonel His Highness Farzand-i-Arjumand, Aqidat-Paiwand-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Barar Bans Sarmur, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Shri Pratap Singh Malvendra Bahadur, Maharaja of Nabha
- 1 January-15 October 1946: Lieutenant-Colonel His Highness Farzand-i-Arjumand, Aqidat-Paiwand-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Barar Bans Sarmur, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Shri Sir Pratap Singh Malvendra Bahadur, Maharaja of Nabha, KCSI
- 15 October 1946 – 1995: Colonel His Highness Farzand-i-Arjumand, Aqidat-Paiwand-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Barar Bans Sarmur, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Shri Sir Pratap Singh Malvendra Bahadur, Maharaja of Nabha, KCSI
HonoursEdit
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ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Pratap Singh, Maharaja". The Sikh Encyclopaedia. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- King George V Silver Jubilee Medal-1935
- King George VI Coronation Medal-1937
- 1939-1945 Star-1945
- War Medal 1939-1945-1945
- India Service Medal-1945
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India (KCSI)-1946
- Indian Independence Medal-1947