Isrisingh

Maharaja Sawai Ishwari Singh was ruler of Jaipur from 1743 to 1750. He was born in 1721. He was the eldest son of Sawai Jai Singh II.

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh wanted Ishwari Singh to rule Jaipur after him. Therefore he got deeds of loyalty signed by his top generals and kinsmen. One such deed was signed on January 3, 1742, by Thakur of Jhalai, Raoraja of Sikar and Uniara, and Zorawar Singh of Nindar. Rawal Mohan Singh of Chomu also signed this deed. He declared Ishwari Singh "Crown Prince". Ishwari Singh was made king after Sawai Jai Singh II. But the Maharana of Mewar did not support this. Perhaps the marraiage of Sisodiya Princess was with the condition that her son would be the next Kachwaha ruler.

Internal disputes grew up and Ishwari Singh and Madhosingh I were at war.Ishwari Singh defeated Madhosingh I in 1745 with the help of Ranoji Scindia and Malhar Rao Holkar.But after the death of Ranoji, his son Jayappa Scindia was with Ishwari Singh and Malhar Rao Holkar was with Madho Singh. Again in 1747 Madho Singh was defeated at Rajmahal near Deoli, Rajasthan. The Marathas did not render this help without reason. They used to collect "chauth" and "sardeshmukhi" taxes, totalling about 35% of state income, for their support and services.

Because Scindia and Holkar were against each other, the Maharana of Mewar called on the Peshwa to intervene. The Peshwa came in person, and at Niwai it was agreed that Madho Singh be given four Parganas. However Ishwari Singh was not present at this settlement, and he started suspecting the intentions of the Marathas.

The Peshwa returned in June 1748 and after his return Ishwari Singh did not fulfill the settlement.Again in Rainy season of 1750 Maratha army came to Jaipur to recover their texes.Holker and Scindia got a commitment from Ishwari Singh to pay Rs200000/-.But this was beyond the capacity of Ishwari Singh.He could not pay the amount and committed suicide on December 12,1750, by taking poison and bitten with a "Cobra" with three of his wives and one concubine.Next day 20 of his wives died .Madho Singh was made king but public of Jaipur was so infuriated with this incident that on January 20,1751 all gates of Jaipur were closed and Marathas were Buthchered inside the city.Almost three thousand Marathas died and 1000 injured.But the Scindia and Holker were away in "Doab".Later Jayappa Scindia was murdered in Nagaur.While trying to collect the hated taxes.

In his short tenure Ishwari Singh constructed "Isar lat" or "Sargasuli"(Tower to Heaven) in Tripolia Bazar of Jaipur.He also fought with Ahmad Shah Abdali at western front for Mughals.