Madho Singh I of Sikar

Sir Madho Singh KCIE was the Rao Raja of Sikar from 1886 until his death in 1922.

Early life He was born as the second son of Birad Singh of Deeppura. Since Bhairon Singh, the Rao Raja of Sikar, had no male heir, he adopted him as his son. As he was a minor at the time of his succession, Mukand Singh was appointed regent to administer the affairs of the estate. In the same year, Ram Singh II conferred upon him the Hath-ka-Siropav. He consulted Ram Singh II in this regard, and upon his suggestion, sent Elahi Bux to jail. He was granted the title of Bahadur by Madho Singh II as a personal distinction in 1886. When Madho Singh II visited England in 1902 in connection with the coronation of Edward VII he accompanied him.

During World War I, he contributed approximately 800,000 rupees to various funds and loans. He was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire by George V in the 1922 New Year Honours.