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Major General Maharaja Sawai Governor Sir Man Singh II GCSI GCIE (born Sawai Mor Mukut Singh; 21 August 1912 – 24 June 1970) was an Indian prince, government official, diplomat and sportsman. Man Singh II was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jaipur in the British Raj from 1922 to 1947.
Born on August 21, 1911, Sawai Man Singh II ruled the princely state between 1922 and 1949 and eventually the state acceded unto the Dominion of India. Since then, Sawai Man Singh II held office as Rajpramukh of Rajasthan from 1949 to 1956. In later life, Sawai Man Singh II served as Ambassador of India to Spain.
HH Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur (1912-1970) and his third Maharani Gayatri Devi were two of the most glamorous international figures in 20 th century society. A nine-goal hero on the polo field, the Maharaja was the last and one of the greatest rulers of Jaipur State.
Major General Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II GCSI GCIE (born Sawai Mor Mukut Singh; 21 August 1912 – 24 June 1970) was an Indian prince, government official, diplomat and sportsman. Man Singh II was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jaipur in the British Raj from 1922 to 1947.
Rajasthan had several Rajpramukhs, Sir Bhim Singh II (1909-1991), the Maharao of Kota, from 25 March 1948 to 18 April 1948 and Sir Bhopal Singh (b. 1884 -d. 1955), the Maharana of Udaipur, from 18 April 1948 – 1 April 1949, then continuing with the designation of Maha Rajpramukh from 1 April 1949 to 4 July 1955; and Man Singh II, Maharajah of ...
In 1962 he was elected to Council of States, the Rajya Sabha the Upper House of Indian Parliament with term till 1968, [4] however in 1965, the Indian government appointed Man Singh as India's ambassador to Spain.
The process got completed on 1 November 1956 and Mohanlal Sukhadia became Chief Minsiter and Gurumukh Nihal SIngh became Governor. Summary: Stages of Rajasthan State Formation S.No
Born on August 21, 1911, in Jaipur state, this enigmatic ruler became renowned for his unmatched prowess on the polo field, leaving an indelible mark on the sport and Indian royalty alike. From a young age, Sawai Man Singh II was drawn to horses and the thrill of polo.
Major General Maharaja Sawai Governor Sir Man Singh II GCSI GCIE (born Sawai Mor Mukut Singh; 21 August 1912 – 24 June 1970) was an Indian prince, government official, diplomat and sportsman. Man Singh II was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jaipur in the British Raj from 1922 to 1947.
Maharaja Sawai Man Singh of Jaipur became the Rajpramukh on 30 th March 1949 AD. The first General Elections were held in 1952 AD and since then there is an elected Chief Minister.
