History - Old Indian Photos

Maharaj Rana of Dholpur Sir Bhagwant Singh - 1870

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Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd

Bhagwant Singh succeeded his father, Kirat Singh the first Maharaj rana of Dholpur, in 1836 continuing to govern under British protection. In 1869 Bhagwant was created a Grand Commander of the Star of India for his loyalty during the Uprising of 1857. He was succeeded in 1873 by his grandson Nihal Singh.
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