Jai Singh Prabhakar

Sir Jai Singh Prabhakar GCSI GCIE (14 June 1882 – 19 May 1937), was the Maharaja of the princely state of Alwar from 1892 to 1937. The only son of the previous ruler, Sir Mangal Singh Prabhakar Bahadur, Sir Jai Singh initially was noted as brilliant, erudite and charming. However, he was later forced into exile. He died in 1937 at the age of 54. He was succeeded by a distant relative, Tej Singh Prabhakar Bahadur.

Sir Jai Singh Virendra Shiromani Dev Bharat Dharam Prabhakar
Maharaja of Alwar
Reign1892–1937
Coronation1892
PredecessorSir Mangal Singh Prabhakar Bahadur
SuccessorColonel Sir Tej Singh Prabhakar Bahadur
Born(1882-06-14)14 June 1882
Died20 May 1937(1937-05-20) (aged 54)
Paris, France
Issueone daughter
HouseKachwaha of Alwar
FatherSir Mangal Singh Prabhakar Bahadur

He was educated in Mayo College, Ajmer. He was a highly regarded Indian English orator and scholar. He lived a lavish lifestyle and spent treasury money on hunting and palaces such as Sariska Palace (now a tiger reserve and hotel). He assisted the farming community with the construction of a number of bunds (irrigation dams).[1]

Imperial Service


Sir Jai Singh took pride in his State's infantry regiments and had them sent to China during the anti-Christian uprising in China and in the following relief operations. Alwar Lancers units served in the First World War. Recognising his services, he was appointed a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE) by the British in 1919.[2]

Titles
  • 1882-1892: Yuvaraja Shri Jai Singh Sahib, Yuvaraja Sahib of Alwar
  • 1892-1909: His Highness Raj Rishi Shri Sawai Maharaja Jai Singh Veerendra Shiromani Dev Bharat Prabhakar Bahadur, Maharaja of Alwar
  • 1909-1911: His Highness Raj Rishi Shri Sawai Maharaja Sir Jai Singh Veerendra Shiromani Dev Bharat Prabhakar Bahadur, Maharaja of Alwar, KCSI
  • 1911-1915: His Highness Raj Rishi Shri Sawai Maharaja Sir Jai Singh Veerendra Shiromani Dev Bharat Prabhakar Bahadur, Maharaja of Alwar, KCSI, KCIE
  • 1915-1919: Hon Lieutenant-Colonel His Highness Raj Rishi Shri Sawai Maharaja Sir Jai Singh Veerendra Shiromani Dev Bharat Prabhakar Bahadur, Maharaja of Alwar, KCSI, KCIE
  • 1919-1921: Hon Lieutenant-Colonel His Highness Raj Rishi Shri Sawai Maharaja Sir Jai Singh Veerendra Shiromani Dev Bharat Prabhakar Bahadur, Maharaja of Alwar, GCIE, KCSI
  • 1921-1924: Hon Colonel His Highness Raj Rishi Shri Sawai Maharaja Sir Jai Singh Veerendra Shiromani Dev Bharat Prabhakar Bahadur, Maharaja of Alwar, GCIE, KCSI
  • 1924-1937: Hon Colonel His Highness Raj Rishi Shri Sawai Maharaja Sir Jai Singh Veerendra Shiromani Dev Bharat Prabhakar Bahadur, Maharaja of Alwar, GCSI, GCIE

Honours
  • Delhi Durbar Gold Medal-1903
  • Delhi Durbar Gold Medal-1911
  • Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE)-1919 (KCIE-1911)
  • Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India (GCSI)-1924 (KCSI-1909 New Year Honours)

See also

References
  1. http://www.indiaofthepast.org/contribute-memories/read-contributions/life-back-then/535-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-princely-state-of-alwar
  2. "Maharaja of Alwar Dead". Malaya Tribune. 21 May 1937. p. 14. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
Preceded by
Maharaja Mangal Singh Prabhankar		 Maharaja of Alwar
1892 – 1937		 Succeeded by
Tej Singh Prabhakar Bahadur
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