Hanwant Singh
Last ruling Maharaja of Jodhpur (1923–1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hanwant Singh I of Marwar (16 June 1923 – 26 January 1952) was the last ruler of the third largest Indian Kingdom of Marwar. He succeeded his father as the Maharaja of Jodhpur of the Rathore dynasty of Marwar on 9 June 1947 and held the title till his death at a young age in a plane crash on 26 January 1952.[1]
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Hanwant Singh I | |
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Maharaja of Marwar | |
Maharaja (King) of Marwar | |
Tenure | 1947–1949 |
Predecessor | Umaid Singh I |
Successor | Gaj Singh, Crown Prince of Marwar |
Born | (1923-06-16)16 June 1923 Jodhpur, Kingdom of Marwar, Rajputana, Empire of India |
Died | 26 January 1952(1952-01-26) (aged 28) Godwar,Rajasthan India |
Spouse | Princess Krishna Kumari of Dhrangadhra (m. 1943 - 1952; his death) Zubeida Begum (m. 1950 - 1952; their deaths) |
Issue | Chandreshwari Kumari, Crown Princess of Lambagraon Princess Shailesh Kumari Gaj Singh, Crown Prince of Marwar Prince Hukum Singh |
House | Rathore |
Father | Umaid Singh I of Marwar |
Mother | Princess Badan Kanwar Osiyan |
Religion | Hinduism |
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