Ganga Deo
| Ganga Deo | |
|---|---|
| Rana | |
| Rana of Alirajpur | |
| Reign | 1862 – 1871 |
| Predecessor | Jaswant Singh |
| Successor | Rup Deo |
| House | Alirajpur |
| Dynasty | Rathore |
| Father | Jaswant Singh |
Ganga Deo was the Rana of Alirajpur from 1862 until his deposition in 1871.
Reign
His father, Jaswant Singh, who died in 1862, had left behind a will according to which the state of Alirajpur was to be divided equally between him and his brother, Rup Deo.[1] To decide whether the will was to be acted upon, the Government of India consulted with neighboring Ruling Chiefs and decided that it should be set aside.[2] It was decided that Ganga Deo is the heir to the deceased and should succeed to the chiefship while suitable provision should be made for Rup Deo.[1] Accordingly, he was installed as the Rana of Alirajpur.[2] On his succession, the Government of India conferred upon him a dress of honor, and he presented them with a nazrana of 1,500 rupees.[3][4]
Deposition
He was deposed for incompetency in 1869 and the state was placed under the superintendence of Muhammad Najab Khan.[5][6] He was granted an allowance of 1,000 Rs. per month for his maintenance.[5]
Death
He died in March 1871.[4] Upon his death, his younger brother, Rup Deo, succeeded to his titles.[5]
References
- ^ a b Superintendent Of Government Printing Calcutta (1908). Imperial Gazetteer Of Central India. p. 338.
- ^ a b Department, India Foreign and Political (1893). A Collection of Treaties, Engagements, and Sanads Relating to India and Neighbouring Countries. Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, India. p. 435.
- ^ Archives, Royal (19 July 2021). "Ali Rajpur (Princely State)". Royal Archives. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ a b Department, India Foreign and Political (1893). Central India Agency. Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, India. pp. 435–436.
- ^ a b c Mehta, Manu Nandshankar (1896). Hind Rajasthan. p. 767.
- ^ C.E. Luard (1908). Western States Gazetteers: Malwa. Bombay, British India Press. p. 559.