Ram Singh of Marwar

Maharaja Ram Singh (28 July 1730 – September 1772), was the Raja of Marwar Kingdom, also called Jodhpur State, (First Reign 18 June 1749 – July 1751 and Second Reign 31 January 1753 – September 1772).

Maharaja Ram Singh
Maharaja of the Jodhpur
Ram Singh
Bakhat Kanwar
Tenure18 June 1749 – July 1751 (First reign)
31 January 1753 – September 1772 (Second reign)
Coronation13 July 1749, Sringar Chowki, Mehrangarh, Jodhpur
Born28 July 1730
Mehrangarh, Jodhpur
DiedSeptember 1772 (aged 42)
Jaipur
FatherAbhai Singh
ReligionHinduism

He succeeded on the death of his father, 18 June 1749. But he was defeated in battle by his uncle Bakht Singh at Luniawas, 27 November 1750 and was expelled from Jodhpur and sought refuge in Jaipur, July 1751. He reascended the gadi for the second time after deposing Maharaja Vijay Singh, 1753.

He died at Jaipur, September 1772. He was succeeded by Vijay Singh who became Maharaja for the second time himself.

See also

  • Rulers of Marwar
Preceded by
Abhai Singh of Marwar
Maharaja of the Marwar
18 June 1749 – July 1751
31 January 1753 – September 1772
Succeeded by
Maharaja Bhakt Singh
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