Prithviraj Singh

Prithviraj Singh (1830 – 29 August 1875), commonly known as Prithvi Singh, was the second Maharaj Rana of Jhalawar from 1845 until his death on 29 August 1875.

Early life and family He was born in 1830 to Madan Singh. He married, firstly, Nathawatiji, who was of Chomu; secondly, Bhatiyaniji, who was of Goraich in Udaipur; and thirdly, Solankiji, a daughter of Dalelsinhji of Lunawada. He had a daughter by his first wife, who, in 1861, married Sheodan Singh of Alwar. Owing to his minority, a Council of Regency comprising the old officials of the state was established to govern state affairs until he comes of age. Prithviraj's troops sided with the rebels, and Tatya took possession of Prithviraj's approximately 30 guns, ammunition, and horses, and surrounded the palace. However, in 1857, he issued a new series of silver coins in his state that bore the inscription Malika-i-Mua’zzama Victoria Badishah-i-Inglistan, which translates to Queen Victoria, the exalted monarch of England. He relinquished most control over the land, except for his sovereign rights, and also surrendered the right to levy transit duties on goods passing through his area.

Character He had a good nature, a happy disposition, and was very popular with his subjects. But several of his ministers took advantage of his good nature and easy-going disposition, gaining control of the state treasury, which resulted in the state becoming heavily indebted. However, as no child was born to her, he was succeeded by Zalim Singh II, his adoptive son, on 1 June 1876.