Ishwari Singh

Sir Ishwari Singh GCIE (8 March 1893 – 23 April 1945) was the 27th ruler of the princely state of Bundi from 1927 until his death in 1945.

Early life, education, and family Singh was born on 8 March 1893 to Raghuraj Singh and his wife Suraj Kanwar. His father was a son of Ram Singh of Bundi. He was educated privately. Since he had no issue of his own, he adopted Bahadur Singh and Kesri Singh, the sons of Dhanurdhar Singh of Kapren. He ascended the vacant throne as the Maharao Raja on 8 August 1927. By doing which, he also became the head of the Hada clan of the Chauhan family of Rajputs. He was invested with full administrative powers on 26 September 1927. During his reign, many fine buildings and roads were built in the state.

Titles, styles and honours

Titles and styles Upon his accession to the throne, he was titled His Highness Hadendra Shiromani Deo Sar Buland Rai Maharajadhiraj Maharao Raja Ishwari Singh Bahadur, the Maharao Raja of Bundi.

Honours He was appointed a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire by George VI on 11 May 1937 to mark his coronation. Being the ruler of Bundi, he ranked fourth in the order of precedence amongst the rulers of Rajputana and was entitled to a salute of 17 guns.