Nirpat Singh
| Nirpat Singh | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharaja Mahendra | |||||
| Maharaja of Panna | |||||
| Reign | c. 1849 – 8 November 1893 | ||||
| Predecessor | Harbans Rai | ||||
| Successor | Rudra Pratap Singh | ||||
| Died | 9 June 1870 | ||||
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| House | Panna | ||||
| Dynasty | Bundela | ||||
| Father | Kishor Singh | ||||
Nirpat Singh was the Maharaja of Panna from 1849 until his death in 1870.
Biography
[edit]He was born to Kishor Singh and, after the death of his elder brother, Harbans Rai, in 1849, succeeded him on the throne of Panna.[1] Although he was the rightful successor to his brother, the British government refused to recognize him until he abolished the practice of sati across his territories.[2] Accordingly, he banned sati in Panna.[3] When he was granted ruling powers, he proved to be an excellent administrator.[2][4] During the revolt of 1857, he remained loyal to the British and assisted them in securing the Kalinjar fort and clearing Damoh of rebels.[5] For his services, the British government awarded him a khilat worth Rs. 20,000, an eleven-gun salute, and the Simariya.[5][6] In 1862, the British government granted him the right of adoption, and in 1869, he was given the personal title of Mahendra.[2][6]
On 9 June 1870, while out shooting, he was killed by a tiger.[4][7] His son, Rudra Pratap Singh, succeeded him on the throne of Panna.[1]
References
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- ^ Daly, Hugh (1905). Memoirs of General Sir Henry Dermot Daly ... J. Murray. p. 294.
- ^ a b Pradesh (India), Madhya; Krishnan, V. S. (1994). Madhya Pradesh: District Gazetteers. Government Central Press. p. 72.
- ^ a b Purushotam Vishram Mawjee (1911). (1911) Imperial durbar album of the Indian princes, chiefs and zamindars, Vol. I. p. 141.
- ^ a b India (1892). A collection of treaties, engagements, and sunnuds relating to India and neighbouring countries, compiled by C.U. Aitchison, revised and continued by A.C. Talbot. [With] An index, compiled by M. Belletty. revised. p. 17.
- ^ Lethbridge, Sir Roper (1900). The Golden Book of India. A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated, of the Indian Empire. With an Appendix for Ceylon. S. Low, Marston & Company. p. 230.