Rup Deo

Rana Rup Dev (or Roop Deo) was the Rathore-Rajput ruler of one of its early sub-clan of Alirajpur State from the year 1871 until his death in 1881.He died without a male issue and was thus therefore succeeded by a distant kin Bijai Singh.

Early life and career When his father, Jaswant Singh, died in 1862, he left behind a will stating that the state of Alirajpur was to be divided equally between his sons, Ganga Deo and Rup Deo. However, the will was not followed, and the Government of India decided that Ganga Deo should succeed to his father's titles, while suitable provisions would be made for Rup Deo. It was done to ensure he was properly trained for the duties that would devolve upon him when he succeeded his brother.

Succession Upon the death of Ganga Deo in 1871, he succeeded him as the Rana of Alirajpur. In 1873, he was granted administrative powers with the condition that his continuation in power would rely on his effectiveness in managing the administration. His death led to a succession dispute in Alirajpur which was resolved when the Government of India selected Bijai Singh as his successor.