Prithwi Singh

HH Umda-e-Raja-e-Buland Makam Shri Maharaja Sir Prithvi Singh was the Rathore-Rajput ruler of its Kishan-Singhot Jodha sub-clan of Kishangarh State from the year 1841 until his untimely death in 1879.

Birth

He was born to Bhim Singh. His father was the third son of Bagh Singh of Fatehgarh, who was the jagirdar of Kacholia. He was a Rajput of the Rathore clan.

Reign

When Mohkam Singh died in 1841 without leaving any issue of the body or an adopted heir, the throne of Kishangarh became vacant. That same year, Mohkam's widow formally adopted Prithwi as her son, and he succeeded Mohkam on the throne of Kishangarh. Throughout his reign, he conducted the administration of his state with competence and success. He laid the foundation upon which administrative reforms were later introduced in Kishangarh.

Death

He died in 1879 and was succeeded by his son, Sadul Singh, as the Maharaja of Kishangarh.

Titles and styles

His full style was: "His Highness Umdai Rajahai Buland Makan Maharaja Shri Prithwi Singh, Maharaja of Kishangarh."