Madho Singh II

Maharaja Sir Sawai Madho Singh II Bahadur (28 August 1862 – 7 September 1922), was the Maharaja of the Princely State of Jaipur from the year 1880 until 1922. He was the adopted son of the previous ruler Sawai Ram Singh II, Maharaja of Jaipur.

Early life, family, and career

He was born on 28 August 1862 to Raghunath Singh, the Thakur of Isarda, by his wife, Jodhiji. At the time of his birth, he was given the name Kaim Singh. When his father died, his elder brother drove him into exile. He married, firstly, a daughter of Thakur Budh Singh Pal of Amargarh. The boy was later renamed Man Singh II.

Death He died on 7th September, 1922, and was succeeded on the throne of Jaipur by his adopted son, Man Singh II.

Orders and decorations The Maharaja received a number of honours and decorations from the United Kingdom and other Indian States.

Military ranks He was appointed Honorary Colonel of the 13th Rajputs (Shekhawati Regiment) in 1904. At the Delhi Durbar of 1911, his rank was raised to Major General.

University degrees On 10 April 1908, the University of Edinburgh conferred upon him the degree of LL.D., honoris causa.

Salute Traditionally, the Maharaja of Jaipur was entitled to a permanent salute of 17 guns. In 1887, his personal salute was raised to 19 guns.