| Jorawarsinhji | |||||
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| Raja of Sant | |||||
| Reign | 31 August 1896 – 22 December 1946 | ||||
| Coronation | 31 August 1896 | ||||
| Investiture | 10 May 1902 | ||||
| Predecessor | Pratapsinhji | ||||
| Successor | Pravinsinhji | ||||
| Born | 24 March 1881 | ||||
| Died | 22 December 1946 (aged 65) | ||||
| Issue Detail | Pravinsinhji | ||||
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Jorawarsinhji was the Raja of Santrampur from 1896 until his death in 1946.
Early life, family, and education[edit | edit source]
He was born on 24 March 1881 into the Babrol family and was educated at Rajkumar College, Rajkot.[1][2] He married a daughter of Nahar Singh of Shahpura and, by her, had issue, a son, Pravinsinhji.[3]
Succession[edit | edit source]
In 1896, when Pratapsinhji, the Raja of Santrampur, died without leaving any issue to succeed him, Jorawarsinhji was chosen to succeed the deceased on the vacant throne.[4] He was installed on the throne on 31 August 1896.[5][6] Owing to his minority at the time, a council of regency was formed to govern the state in his stead until he came of age. After completing his studies, he remained associated with the Government of India-appointed administrator of his state for more than a year to gain experience in administration.[1] He was formally invested with full administrative powers on 10 May 1902 by the political agent at a grand Durbar, which was specially held for the purpose, at the capital of his state.[1][4]
He personally oversaw the administration of his state and, during his reign, state revenue increased, lands were surveyed, and regular settlements were introduced.[1] He made primary and secondary education entirely free and made provision for English education.[1][4] He sanctioned municipal elections and expanded medical relief through new dispensaries.[1][4] He founded a permanent Famine Relief Fund, provided agricultural and merchant loans, and developed infrastructure, including electricity in towns, metalled roads, a clock tower, and public gardens.[1][4]
Personal interests[edit | edit source]
Jorawarsinhji was a skilled horseman and was particularly noted for his love of shooting.[4] He is said to have shot at least 52 panthers, along with a number of other large game species.[4]
Death[edit | edit source]
He died on 22 December 1946 and was succeeded by his son Pravinsinhji to his rank, title, and designation.[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 The Imperial Publishing Co., Lahore. His Imperial Majesty King George 5 And The Princes Of India And The Indian Empire ( Historical Biographical) Compiled By K. R. Khosla, 1937, Lahore The Imperial Publishing Co., Lahore. p. 45.
- ↑ Government Of India (1931). List Of Ruling Princes And Chiefs In Political Relations With The Government Of Bombay And Their Leading Officials Nobles And Personages. p. 45.
- ↑ Soszynski, Henry. "SANT". members.iinet.net.au. Archived from the original on 23 January 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Solomon, R. V.; Bond, J. W. (2006). Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey. Asian Educational Services. pp. 746–751. ISBN 978-81-206-1965-4.
- ↑ The Manager Of Publication. (1937). Memoranda On The Indian States (1937). p. 117.
- ↑ Indian states register and directory. [s. n.], Madras. 1932. pp. 62–63.
- ↑ Steinberg, S. (23 December 2016). The Statesman's Year-Book: Statistical and Historical Annual of the States of the World for the Year 1948. Springer. p. 160. ISBN 978-0-230-27077-0.