Randhir Singh (ruler)
| Randhir Singh | |
|---|---|
| Raja | |
| Raja of Maihar | |
| Reign | 18 July 1910 – 15 December 1911 |
| Predecessor | Jadubir Singh |
| Successor | Brijnath Singh |
| Born | 19 October 1865 |
| Died | 15 December 1911 (aged 46) |
| House | Maihar |
| Father | Raghubir Singh |
Randhir Singh was the Raja of Maihar from 1910 until his death in 1911.
Biography
He was born the second son of Raghubir Singh on 19 October 1865.[1][2] Following the death of his elder brother, Jadubir Singh, on 18 July 1910, he succeeded him as the Raja of Maihar.[2] However, he was formally installed on 7 January 1911.[3] He was invited to attend the Delhi Durbar of 1911 but declined due to financial reasons.[4] He married and had three sons: Brijnath Singh, Yadunath Singh, and Brijdev Singh.[1][5]
He was murdered in Maihar on 15 December 1911 and was succeeded by his son, Brijnath Singh, as the Raja of Maihar.[6]
References
- ^ a b Bondyopadhyay, Swapan Kumar (2005-04-01). Annapurna Devi: An Unheard Melody. Roli Books Private Limited. ISBN 978-81-7436-855-3.
- ^ a b Purushotam Vishram Mawjee (1911). (1911) Imperial durbar album of the Indian princes, chiefs and zamindars, Vol. I. p. 135.
- ^ Memoranda on Native States in India, Together with a List of Independent Ruling Chiefs, Chiefs of Frontier States, and Other Notables with Their Proper Forms of Address. Superintendent Government Print., India. 1911. p. 31.
- ^ Not Available (1937). The Indian States 1936. p. 37.
- ^ C E Luard. The Ruling Families And Persons Of Note In The Central Indian Agency. p. 24.
- ^ Not Available (1936). The Indian States 1935. p. 37.