Ishvari Singh
Maharaja Sawai Ishvari Singh (1721 - 12 December 1750)[1] was the Raja of Amber Kingdom (r. 1743 - 1750). He was a son of Jai Singh II, Raja of Jaipur.
| Ishwari Singh | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja Sawai | |
| Reign | 1743-1750 |
| Predecessor | Jai Singh II |
| Successor | Madho Singh I |
| Born | 1718 |
| Died | December 12th, 1750 (aged 32) Amer, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Biography
After the death of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, his 25-year-old son Ishwari Singh ascended the throne. Madho Singh, stepbrother of Ishwari Singh laid siege around Jaipur in 1748 with the combined forces of the states of Kota, Bundi, Mewar and Marathas. Ishwari singh defeated the combined army at Battle of Rajamahal. The combined forces of Madho Singh got a battering at the hands of Ishwari Singh. It was a major victory for Jaipur and to commemorate this occasion, Sawai Ishwari Singh built a second storied tower in 1749 which got the name Isar laat popularly known as Sarga Suli in the Tripolia Bazar. A person named Ganesh Khowal was entrusted with its construction. All the 7 stories of Isat laat are octagonal and after every two storeys is a round gallery. Ishwari Singh lost at the Battle of Bagru, about 20-25 km from Jaipur. He was forced to give lands to Madho Singh and pay tribute to the Holkars.
Mahajara Ishwari Singh committed suicide in 1750 A.D., as he was perturbed by treason of his step brother and his general. The memorial of this Maharaja, who ruled Jaipur for 7 turbulent years, is situated near the lake Tal Katora near the City Palace complex. It has attractive wall paintings on it.