Randhir Singh of Bharatpur

Randhir Singh of Bharatpur

Maharaja Randhir Singh (Hindi: महाराजा रणधीर सिंह) (1805–1823) was the ruler of princely state Bharatpur and successor of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Maharaja Randhir Singh ascended the throne after death of his father Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1805.

Maharaja Randhir Singh tried to improve the state administration in various ways. He abolished the huge army that was creating disturbances and rebels due to delay in payment of salaries in order to maintain piece and reduce taxes in the state. He helped the British rule to reduce the terror of Pindaris. He ruled Bharatpur princely state for 18 years with harmony and vision.

He constructed Chhatri and Palace in memory of his father Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He had no son. He died in 1823. His successor was Maharaja Baldeo Singh.

Randhir Singh of Bharatpur
Sinsiniwar Jat Dynasty
Born: 1805 Died: 1823
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Maharaja of Bharatpur
1805–1823 AD
Succeeded by
Maharaja Baldeo Singh

References

  • Thakur Deshraj: Jat Itihasa (Hindi), Maharaja Suraj Mal Smarak Shiksha Sansthan, Delhi, 1934, 2nd edition 1992.
  • Dr Natthan Singh: Jat - Itihasa (Hindi), Jat Samaj Kalyan Parishad Gwalior, 2004



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