Pragmal, Crown Prince of Kutch

Pragmal Singh Jadeja, Crown Prince of Kutch (3 May 1936 – 28 May 2021) was the head of the Kutch branch of the Jadeja dynasty and titular Maharaja (King) of Kutch.

Early life Pragmal Ji was born Prithviraj Ji on 3 May 1936.

He was the eldest son of Meghraj Ji, son of the last ruler of Kutch under name of Maharao Shri Madansinhji, and Maharani Bai Shri Rajendra Kunverba Sahib. Pragmalji became the heir apparent with the title of Yuvraj Sahib on the succession of his father after passing of his grandfather Vijayarajaji on 26 February 1948..

Education He completed his primary education from Mayo College, Ajmer and Doon School, Dehradoon and later graduated from The Hindu College, Delhi University.

Marriage Pragmal married Princess Priti Devi of Manikya dynasty and daughter of Bir Bikram Manikya Debbarma, last Maharaja of Tripura.

Titular ruler of Kutch He was installed in the Tila-medi at Prag Mahal Palace, Bhuj on 17 October 1991 upon demise of his father Maharao Shri Madansinji, under the name and style of H.H. Maharajadhiraj Mirza Maharao Shri Pragmulji III Sawai Bahadur, Maharao of Kutch.

Palace and Hotels The Ranjit Vilas Palace, Prag Mahal and Vijay Vilas Palace are some of the royal palaces, which belong to the erstwhile rulers of Kutch and are some of their private properties.

Pragmul Ji lived in Mumbai and also had a house in London but often came to Bhuj, Kutch to look after his heritage

As he had no children, he was succeeded by his younger brother, Hanuwantsinh as Head of the House of Jadeja-Kutch.