Jagat Singh II
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Jagat Singh II | |
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Maharana of Mewar | |
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Maharana of Mewar | |
Reign | 1734–1751 |
Predecessor | Sangram Singh II |
Successor | Pratap Singh II |
Born | 17 September 1709 |
Died | 5 June 1751 | (aged 41)
Issue | Pratap Singh II |
Dynasty | Sisodias of Mewar |
Father | Sangram Singh II |
Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar II (1326–1884) |
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Jagat Singh II [1] (17 September 1709 – 5 June 1751), was the Maharana of Mewar Kingdom (r. 1734 – 1751). He succeeded his father Sangram Singh II.[2]
He spent the fortunes of his kingdom while trying to place his nephew, Madho Singh I on the throne of Jaipur, he was defeated at the Battle of Rajamahal and forced to pay heavy tributes to Jaipur. He was also unable to pay his mercenaries who ravaged his country.
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- ^ "UDAIPUR". Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ^ "Rulers of Mewar".
Categories:
- Mewar dynasty
- 1709 births
- 1751 deaths