Sunday, September 18, 2011

Jaipur

Jaipur is earlier known as "Jaypore", named after its founder Maharaja Jai Singh II(1693-1743). He came to power at the age of 12. Jaipur is much better known where only 10 Maharajas have sat on the throne over the last 250 yrs.
The kings who ruled Jaipur are..

Rulers(Kings) Ruled From Allegiance to

Jai Singh II 1693-1743 Mughals

Ishwari Singh 1743-1750 Mughals

Madao Singh I 1751-1768 Mughals

Prithvi Singh 1768-1778 Mughals

Pratap Singh 1778-1803 Mughals

Jagat Singh 1803-1819 East India Company

Jai Singh III 1820-1835 East India Company

Ram Singh II 1835-1880 British Crown

Madho Singh II 1880-1922 British Crown

Man Singh II 1922-1949 British Crown

Bhawani Singh 1970-


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