Sawant Singh

Maharawat Sawant Singh was the Sisodia Rajput ruler of Pratapgarh Kingdom the first junior offshoot second being Shahpura of the Mewar Kingdom from the year 1775 until his death in 1844.

Reign He succeeded his father, Salim Singh, to his rank, title, and position as Maharawat of Pratapgarh in 1775. He returned the estate of Dariawad to Mewar because he did not wish to be a vassal of the Maharana. However, their depredations continued, and in an attempt to free himself from the control of the Marathas, he made a treaty with the East India Company in 1804, which Charles Cornwallis dissolved shortly afterward. Later, in 1818, a treaty between him and the East India Company was concluded, under which Pratapgarh was placed under British protection. Dip Singh initially managed the administration efficiently, but disorders soon emerged as he was reportedly cruel and responsible for the deaths of many people.

Death He died in 1844 and was succeeded by his grandson Dalpat Singh as Maharawat of Pratapgarh.