Vijay Singh of Marwar
Appearance
Vijay Singh | |
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Maharaja of Marwar | |
First Reign | |
Tenure | 21 September 1752 – 31 January 1753 |
Coronation | 31 January 1753, Mehrangarh, Jodhpur |
Predecessor | Bakht Singh |
Successor | Ram Singh |
Second Reign | |
Predecessor | Ram Singh |
Successor | Bhim Singh |
Tenure | September 1772 - 17 July 1793 |
Born | 6 November 1729 Jodhpur |
Died | 17 July 1793 Mehrangarh, Jodhpur |
Spouse | Shekhawatji Janat Kanwarji of Khetri in Jaipur
Shekhawatji Jatan Kanwarji of Khetri in Jaipur Devadiji Suraj Kanwarji of Sirohi Ranawatji Ratan Kanwarji of Mewar Tanwarji Indra Kanwarji of Kelwa in Marwar Solankiniji Suraj Kanwarji of Lunawada in Gujarat Hadiji Deep Kanwarji of Bundi Dodiyaniji Gulab Kanwarji of Piploda in Mewar |
Issue | Yuvraj Fateh Singh
Zalim Singh Bhom Singh Sardar Singh Sher Singh Guman Singh Sawant Singh |
House | Jodha Rathore |
Father | Bakht Singh |
Mother | Bhatiyaniji Chandra Kanwarji d.of Rao Daulat Singhji of Osiyan in Marwar |
Religion | Hinduism |
Maharaja Vijay Singh (6 November 1729 – 17 July 1793), was the ruler of the Kingdom of Marwar. He ruled 21 September 1752 – 31 January 1753, and September 1772 – 17 July 1793.
Death and succession
[edit]Vijay Singh wanted his grandson Man Singh to succeed him. But after Vijay Singh's death on 17 July 1793, a civil war once again started in Jodhpur between his sons and grandsons. Bhim Singh usurped the throne but could never consolidate his rule.