Mahipal Singh Judeo


Mahipal Singh Ju Deo CSI was the Raja of Sarila from 1898 until his death in 1983.

Early life

He was born posthumously on 11 September 1898 to Pahar Singh. He was educated at Daly College, Indore.

Succession

He succeeded his father as Raja of Sarila as an infant at the time of his birth. As he was a minor on the occasion, the state was placed under regency.

Reign

He was granted full administrative powers on 5 November 1919.

Derecognition

In accordance with clause of Article 366 of the Constitution of India, the President of India, via an order issued in 1970, derecognized him as Raja of Sarila.

Personal life

Marriage

He married in February 1919 to the daughter of the Thakur of Basela in Hamirpur.

Children

He had five sons and three daughters. His sons were Narendra Singh, Jayendra Singh, Virendra Singh, Devendra Singh and Nripendra Singh. His daughters were Sushil Kumari, Saral Kumari and Rajendra Kumari.

Titles and honours

Mahipal held the title of Raja. He was called Garib Parwar and Ann Data by the people of Sarila.
On 8 June 1939, he was made Companion of the Order of the Star of India.

Death

He died in January 1983.