Ratan Singh of Bharatpur
Ratan Singh was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Bharatpur from 1768 to 1769.
| Maharaja Ratan Singh | |
|---|---|
| Marharaja of Bharatpur | |
| Reign | 28 August 1768 –11 April 1769 |
| Coronation | 28 August 1768, Deeg |
| Predecessor | Jawahar Singh |
| Successor | Keshri Singh |
| Born | ? |
| Died | 11 April 1769 Vrindavan (Brindaban) |
| Issue | Keshri Singh |
| House | Sinsiniwar Jat Dynasty |
| Father | Suraj Mal |
| Mother | Ganga Devi |
| Religion | Hinduism |
He ascended the throne after the death of Maharaja Jawahar Singh.[1] Jawahar Singh had no son, hence he was succeeded by his brother, Ratan Singh. During a Holi festival held in Vrindavan, possibly drunk Ratan Singh was killed by a dwarf in bharatpur a very dilapidated "Ratan Chhatri" is still present. His son Maharaja Kehsri Singh succeeded him in 1769.
References
- Playne, Somerset; R. V. Solomon; J. W. Bond; Arnold Wright (2006). Indian states: a biographical, historical, and administrative survey p492. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 978-81-206-1965-4. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
Ratan Singh of Bharatpur Sinsiniwar Jat Dynasty Born: ? ? Died: 1769 | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Maharaja Jawahar Singh |
Maharaja of Bharatpur 28 August 1768 –11 April 1769 |
Succeeded by Maharaja Keshri Singh |
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