Jhala Madho Singh

Jhala Madho Singh was the Musahib-i-Ala of Kota from 1821 to 1834 and an ancestor of the Maharaj Ranas of Jhalawar.

Biography

He was born to Zalim Singh and his wife, the daughter of a Ranawat chieftain. When his father lost his eyesight and could no longer manage the business due to his poor health, he acted as faujdar, or commander, of the state troops of Kota on his behalf, while his father continued to oversee all important matters. During this time, the Maharao Raja of Kota, Kishore Singh, was not willing to give up his rights and privileges to rule his own country. He served as Musahib-i-Ala for ten years: four years under Kishore Singh's rule as Maharao Raja of Kota and six years during the rule of his adopted son, Ram Singh.

Death He died in 1834 and was succeeded by his son, Madan Singh, as the Musahib-i-Ala of Kota.