Jorawarsinhji

Jorawarsinhji was the Raja of Santrampur from 1896 until his death in 1946.

Early life, family, and education He was born on 24 March 1881 into the Babrol family and was educated at Rajkumar College, Rajkot. He married a daughter of Nahar Singh of Shahpura and, by her, had issue, a son, Pravinsinhji.

Succession In 1896, when Pratapsinhji, the Raja of Santrampur, died without leaving any issue to succeed him, Jorawarsinhji was chosen to succeed the deceased on the vacant throne. He was installed on the throne on 31 August 1896. Owing to his minority at the time, a council of regency was formed to govern the state in his stead until he came of age. After completing his studies, he remained associated with the Government of India-appointed administrator of his state for more than a year to gain experience in administration.