Bhagwant Singh

Bhagwant Singh (also spelled Bhagwat Singh) (1823 – 7 February 1873) was the Maharaj-Rana of Dholpur princely state from 1836 until his death in 1873.

Biography The son of Kirat Singh, Singh succeeded his brother, Pohap Singh, as the Maharaj-Rana of Dholpur in 1836. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he demonstrated loyal attachment to the East India Company. He rendered assistance to the fugitives from Gwalior in 1857. For his valuable service, he received the insignia of KCSI and was later made GCSI in 1869. They had a son, Kulendra Singh, who died in 1873.

Gajra ka Maqbara The significant project of his era was Gajra ka Maqbara, a mausoleum in Dholpur designed for his beloved Gajra a Muslim lady whom he married. It was modeled after the famous Taj Mahal of Agra. However, he did not live to see its completion.

Honours 2 June 1869: Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India