Jaswant Singh II of Dungarpur

Jaswant Singh II was the Maharawal of Dungarpur from 1808 to 1844.

Biography Jaswant Singh succeeded his father, Fateh Singh, as the Maharawal of Dungarpur after his death in 1808. Bhim Singh of Mewar had hired Sindhi mercenaries to control his disobedient nobles. and the state was guaranteed protection against external aggression. He adopted Dalpat Singh, the second son of Dip Singh and grandson of Maharawat Sawant Singh of Pratapgarh, as his son. His adopted son, Dalpat Singh, was then appointed regent of the state. When his biological grandfather died, Dalpat Singh succeeded him in Pratapgarh and continued to administer Dungarpur. However, this arrangement was disapproved by the nobles of Dungarpur and the Government of India. On this occasion, Jaswant Singh attempted to regain his authority and elevate Mohkam Singh, the son of Himmat Singh, Thakur of Nandli, to the throne, but local nobles intervened and prevented him from doing so. He was later banished to Mathura, where he was kept under surveillance and received an allowance of Rs. 12,000 a year. He died there in 1846.