Kesari Singh

Sir Kesari Singh was the Maharao of Sirohi from 1875 until his abdication in 1920. Birth and education He was born on 20 July 1857 in Poshina to Umaid Singh II. He received his education from Guran Lakhmi Chand, and later from Srimali Pandit Daulat Ram. He was vested with full administrative powers on 24 November 1875. On account of his old age, he abdicated on 29 April 1920 in favour of his son, Sarup Ram Singh, but retained his titles and the gun salute. His first marriage was in 1875 to Parmarji, a daughter of Jalam Singh, the Maharana of Danta.

Titles, styles and honours

Titles and styles The hereditary title of Maharao was conferred on him by the Victoria in 1899. At the Delhi Durbar of 1911, George V conferred upon him the title of Maharajadhiraja as a hereditary distinction.

Honours He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India in 1895 and a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire in 1901. As the ruler of Sirohi, he was entitled to a salute of 15 guns. His salute was later raised to 17 guns as a personal distinction.