Rana Ram Singh

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Rana Ram Singh, KCIE (born 26 May 1883, died 29 March 1911) was the Jat ruler of Dholpur state (1901 - 1911) in Rajasthan, India. He was from Bamraulia gotra of Jats. He was born on 26th May 1883 and succeeded Rana Nihal Singh in 1901 after his death. He was not of age when ascended to the throne. He got full rights in March 1905.

He married with Ripudman Kaur, the daughter of the Maharaja Hira Singh of Nabha. He was educated at Mayo College, Ajmer; later joined the Imperial Cadet Corps.

During his rule the state was divided into six parganas namely, 1. Dholpur, 2. Rajakhedi, 3. Badi, 4. Basaidi, 5. Mania and 6. Kulari. This way the administration of the state was improved.

He died on 2nd April 1911. His successor was Rana Udaybhanu Singh.

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Preceded by Rana Nihal Singh

Dholpur ruler 1901 – 1911 AD

Succeeded by Rana Udaybhanu Singh

[edit] References

• Dr. Ajay Kumar Agnihotri (1985) : "Gohad ke jaton ka Itihas" (Hindi)
• Dr. Natthan Singh (2004) : "Jat Itihas"
• Jat Samaj, Agra: October-November 2004
• Dr. Natthan Singh (2005): Sujas Prabandh (Gohad ke Shasakon ki Veer gatha – by Poet Nathan), Jat Veer Prakashan Gwalior