Bairi Sal

Bairi Sal was the Rawal of Samode, Prime Minister of Jaipur from 1818 to 1823 and regent of Jaipur from 1836 until his death in 1838.

Biography He was the principal signatory representing Jagat Singh, the Maharaja of Jaipur, in the 1818 treaty that established Jaipur as a protectorate of the East India Company. Jagat Singh left no heir at the time of his death in 1818. However, several months later, his wife, Bhatianiji, declared that she was eight months pregnant. When Jai Singh III was installed as the Maharaja of Jaipur, David Ochterlony established a regency council with Bhatianiji as its head, while Bairi Sal was appointed as the Prime Minister (Diwan) of Jaipur. In 1823, Bhatianiji removed him from his position and replaced him with Jhoota Ram. After the death of Jai Singh III, the East India Company removed Jhoota Ram from the position of Diwan and reinstated Bairi Sal in the role. While serving as the Diwan of Jaipur, he equipped the Shekhawati brigade at state expense with 400 muskets and an equal number of pouches and belts.

Death He died in 1838 and was succeeded by his son, Sheo Singh, as the Rawal of Samode.