Ari Singh II
Ari Singh II | |
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![]() Ari Singh II | |
Maharana of Mewar | |
Reign | 1762–72 |
Predecessor | Raj Singh II |
Successor | Hamir Singh II |
Born | 27 July 1724 |
Died | 9 March 1773 | (aged 48)
Issue | Hamir Singh II Bhim Singh |
Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar II (1326–1884) |
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Ari Singh II[1] (after 27 July 1724 – 9 March 1773) was the Maharana of Mewar Kingdom (r. 1762–1772).
The younger brother of Pratap Singh II, Ari Singh II was assassinated on 9 March 1773.
Reign[]
He reigned from 1762 to 1772. In his reign Marathas were weakened in India, but Mahadaji Scindia restored Maratha power in the North. He formed an alliance with Maratha against the Mughal Empire. He was also unable to pay his Maratha mercenaries who ravaged his country later.
References[]
- ^ "UDAIPUR". Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
Categories:
- Mewar dynasty
- 1724 births
- 1773 deaths