Jagmal Singh

Jagmal Singh was a sixteenth century Indian prince and court figure. He was the son of Maharana Udai Singh II and Rani Dheerbai Bhattiyani.[1]

For the Indian long-distance runner, see Jagmal Singh (athlete).

Jagmal Singh
Ruler of Jahazpur and Sirohi
Reignc. 1572-1583 (Jahazpur), 1581-1583 (Sirohi)(as co-ruler)
Died17 October 1583
SpouseDaughter of Maharao Man Singh II of Sirohi
IssueThakur Vijai Singh
FatherUdai Singh II
MotherRani Dheerbai Bhattiyani

Biography

After the death of Udai Singh II his favorite wife, Dheerbai Bhattiyani, wanted Jagmal to succeed Maharana Udai Singh after his death.[2] On his deathbed, Udai Singh II named Jagmal Singh as the next Maharana. Jagmal was to be crowned as Maharana of Udaipur in 1572; however, the nobles of the court instead crowned Maharana Pratap.[3][4]

Jagmal left Mewar and went into the service of the Mughal Subedar in Ajmer, who gave him shelter. Later he met Akbar and was given the jagir of Jahazpur as a gift. Sometime before 1581, he married the daughter of Maharao Man Singh II of Sirohi and became the co-ruler of Sirohi in 1581. His brother-in-law Rao Surtran became his enemy after this. He was killed on 17 October 1583 at the Battle of Dattani.[5]

References
  1. Rana 2004, p. 28
  2. Lal, Muni (1980). Akbar. p. 135. ISBN 978-0-70691-076-6.
  3. Rana 2004, p. 38
  4. Tod, James (1829, reprint 2002). Annals & Antiquities of Rajas'than, Vol.I, Rupa, New Delhi, ISBN 81-7167-366-X, p.252-64
  5. Rana 2004, p. 39



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