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1731 - 1751 108 Shri Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Anandsinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar, younger son of Raj Rajeshwar Maharaja Shri Ajit Singhji Sahib, Raja of Jodhpur, by his wife, Shri Chotu Chohaniji Maharani Shri Maji Sahiba. Taken to safety by his relatives, including Thakur Man Singh Chauhan, of Roeecha and Thakur Mokum Singh Jodha of Baroda, following the murder of his father in 1724. He led a rebellion against his elder brother, Maharaja Abhai Singh of Jodhpur, in 1726. Defeated and fled to Udaipur, where he received the protection of Maharana Sangram Singh. Invaded Idar together with some horsemen from Vamo and Palanpur, and the Kollees of Gorwada in 1728. Expelled his clansman and established himself at Idar, as independent joint-ruler with his younger brother, 1731. Confirmed in his possessions by Imperial firman and granted the parganas of Bijapur and Purantij. Attacked by the sardars loyal to the Rao of Pol, acting in concert with the Bhumias and Marathas. m. (first) Shri Devriji Rani Lad Kanwar Sahiba, daughter of Rao Shri Durjan Singh [Chattarsal], Rao of Sirohi. m. (second) Shri Sonugiri Rani Maya Kanwar Sahiba (d. by sati, at Rohera, 1751), daughter of Kalyan Das Prithwirajot, of Hotalu. m. (third) Shri Chavdiji Rani Amar Kanwar Sahiba, daughter of Thakore Shri Surat Singh Naraindasot, Thakore Sahib of Mansa, in Gujarat. m. (fourth) Shri Bahri Panwarji Rani Udai Kanwar Sahiba, daughter of Rajadhiraja Maharana 108 Shri Prithisinghji Sahib, Maharana of Danta. m. (fifth) Shri Solanki Rani Chatur Kanwar Sahiba, daughter of Thakore Shri Lakshman Das Naraindasot, of Roopnagar. m. (sixth) Shri Solanikiji Rani Takhat Kanwar Sahiba, a daughter of Thakore Shri Sarupsingh Agarsinghot, of Virpur, in Lunawarda. m. (seventh) at Posena, ca. 1728, Shri Waghelji Rani Rai Kanwar Sahiba (d. by sati, at Rohera, 1751), daughter of Thakore Shri Bakhatsingh Hathisinghot, Thakore Sahib of Posena and Dhunal, in Idar. He was k. in battle with his sardars, at Idar, ca. 20^th November 1751 (cremated at Rohera), having had issue, three sons and one daughter:

1) 108 Shri Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Shivsinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar (s/o Lad Kanwar) - see below.
2) Maharaj Shri Kishansinhji Sahib (s/o Rai Kanwar).
3) Maharaj Shri Karansinhji Sahib (s/o Rai Kanwar).
1) Maharajkumari Baisa Shri Fateh Kunwarba Sahiba (d/o Rai Kanwar).

1751 - 1791 108 Shri Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Shivsinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar. b. at Idar Fort, 1736, only surviving son of 108 Shri Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Anandsinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar, by his first wife, Shri Devriji Rani Lad Kanwar Sahiba, daughter of Rao Shri Durjan Singh [Chattarsal], Rao of Sirohi, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father as joint ruler of Idar ca. 20^th November 1751. Formally installed on the gadi after the recovery of the fort at Idar, by his paternal uncle in 1754. Reigned under the regency of his paternal uncle, Maharaj Shri Raisinhji, until his retirement in 1758. Forced to cede all the lands that belonged to his uncle, Raisinhji, to the Marathas after they invaded his territories with a large force in 1788-89. He d. at Idar, 1791, having had issue, five sons, amongst whom he divided his domains:

1) 108 Shri Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Bhawanisinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar - see below.
2) Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sagramsinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Ahmadnagar - see Ahmadnagar.
3) Maharaj Shri Zalimsinhji Sahib Bahadur, of Morasa. Mbr. Cncl. of Regency for his infant nephew, Maharaja Gambhirsinhji, 1791-1792. Took Morasa for his apanage ca. 1792, but gradually encroached on the lands belonging to the Thakores of Umliara, Monpore and Surdohi, thereby expanding his territories considerably. Regent for his nephew, Maharaja Karansinhji of Ahmadnagar 1798-1806. m. Chuoriji Rani Sahib. He was k.s.p. at Amleera, before 26^th August 1806, when his widow adopted his nephew, Pratapsinhji, as his heir - see Ahmadnagar. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
4) Maharaj Shri Amirsinhji Sahib Bahadur, of Baad, educ. privately. Mbr. Regency Cncl. 1791. Took Baad as his apanage ca. 1792. m. (first) … m. (second) Kakaji Waghelji Sahiba. He d.s.p. 1823, having had issue, two daughters by his second wife:
- a) Rajkumari Baisa Shri Ajuji Lal Sahiba (d/o Kakaji Waghelji). She d. unm. before 1837.
- b) Rajkumari Baisa Shri Phuji Lal Sahiba. b. 1814 (d/o Kakaji Waghelji). She d. after 1854.
5) Maharaj Shri Indarsinhji Sahib, of Soor, educ. privately. Blind. Granted Soor as his apanage ca. 1792. He d. before 1833, having had issue, four sons:
- a) Maharaj Shri Hamirsinhji Indarsinhji, of Soor. b. 1798, educ. privately. Mbr. Regency Cncl. 1833. He d. after 1855, having had issue:
  - i) Maharaj Shri Jagatsinhji Hamirsinhji, of Soor. b. 1845, educ. privately. He had issue, four sons:
    - (1) Kumar Shri Chattrasinhji Jagatsinhji. He d.v.p.
    - (2) Maharaj Shri Samatsinhji Jagatsinhji, of Soor. He had issue, five sons:
      - (a) Maharaj Shri Suryansinhji Samatsinhji, of Soor. He d.s.p. 1928.
      - (b) Maharaj Shri Udesinhji Samatsinhji, of Soor. b. 25^th April 1906, educ. Gujarat Coll., Ahmedabad (BA). Succeeded his childless elder brother, 1928. Judge Sardar Court. He had issue, one son:
        
        (i) Kumar Shri Prabhatsinhji Udaisinhji. b. 10^th October 1934.
      - (c) Kumar Shri Raghuvirsinhji Samatsinhji.
      - (d) Kumar Shri Madansinhji Samatsinhji.
      - (e) Kumar Shri Setansinhji Samatsinhji.
      - (3) Kumar Shri Balvantsinhji Jagatsinhji.
      - (4) Kumar Shri Bhopalsinhji Jagatsinhji. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
- b) Maharaj Shri Naharsinhji Indarsinhji, of Verawara. b. 1807, educ. privately. He d. after 1855, having had issue, on son:
  - i) Kumar Shri Daulatsinhji Naharsinhji. b. 1843, educ. privately.
- c) Maharaj Shri Sardarsinhji Indarsinhji, of Narode and Davad. b. 1810, educ. privately. He had issue, three sons:
  - i) Kumar Shri Gumansinhji Sardarsinhji. b. 1839, educ. privately. He d.v.p.
  - ii) Kumar Shri Dhonkalsinhji Sardarsinhji. b. 1847, educ. privately. He d.v.p.
  - iii) Kumar Shri Mansinhji Sardarsinhji. b. 1849, educ. privately. He d.v.p.
  - iv) One of these sons had issue:
    - (1) Bhanwar Shri …sinhji. He d.v.p. having had issue, a son:
      - (a) Maharaj Shri Kishorsinhji …sinhji, of Davad, educ. privately. Succeeded to the Davad estate on the death of his great-grandfather. He d. after 1935, having had issue, a son:
        
        (i) Maharaj Shri Jashwantsinhji Kishorsinhji, of Davad. b. 1906, educ. Scott Coll., Sadra.
- d) Maharaj Shri Bhimsinhji Indarsinhji, of Nuwa. b. 1819, educ. privately. He d. after 1855.
) Maharajkumari Baisa Shri Akshya Kunwarba Sahiba [H.H. Rathorji Maharani Shri Akshya Kunverji Sahiba, of Udaipur]. m. at Idar, March 1794, as his second wife, H.H. Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Maharana Shri Bhim Singhji Bahadur, Maharana of Udaipur (b. at Udaipur, 10^th March 1768; d. there, 31^st March 1828), second son of H.H. Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Maharana Shri Ari Singhji Bahadur, Maharana of Udaipur, by his second wife, Maharani Shri Jaigais Kunwari Sahiba. She had issue - see India (Udaipur).

1791/1792 108 Shri Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Bhawanisinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar. b. at Idar Fort, 1755, eldest son of 108 Shri Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Shivsinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1791. He d. at Idar, twelve-days after his accession, 1792, having had issue, an only surviving son and daughter:

1) H.H. Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Gambhirsinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar - see below.
1) Maharajkumari Baisa Shri Gulab Kunwarba Sahiba [H.H. Rathorji Maharani Shri Gulab Kanwarji Sahiba, of Udaipur]. m. at Idar, June 1798, as his third wife, H.H. Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Maharana Shri Bhim Singhji Bahadur, Maharana of Udaipur (b. at Udaipur, 10^th March 1768; d. there, 31^st March 1828), second son of H.H. Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Maharana Shri Ari Singhji Bahadur, Maharana of Udaipur, by his second wife, Maharani Shri Jaigais Kunwari Sahiba. She had issue - see India (Udaipur).

1791 - 1833 H.H. Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Gambhirsinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar. b. at Idar Fort, 1781, only surviving son of H.H. 108 Shri Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Bhawanisinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1791. Reigned under a Council of Regency composed of his paternal uncles until he came of age and assumed full ruling powers. m. (first) Shri Bhatianiji Rani Ba Shri Daulat Kunverba Sahiba (d. by sati, at Idar, 13^th August 1833), daughter of the Thakur of Osian, in Marwar, a cadet of the royal house of Jaisalmer. m. (second) Shri Chohaniji Rani Shri Jushu Kunverba Maji Sahiba (b. 1773; d. by sati, at Idar, 13^th August 1833). m. (third) Sisodaniji Rani Shri Ajab Kunverba Sahiba (d. by sati, at Idar, 13^th August 1833). m. (fourth) Shri Uhuriji Rani Shri Lal Kunverba Maji Sahiba (d. by sati, at Idar, 13^th August 1833). m. (fifth) Shri Chavdiji Rani Shri Wakhat Kunverba Sahiba, of Dungapur. m. (sixth) Shri Chavdiji Rani Shri Wakhat Kunverba Sahiba (d. by sati, at Idar, 13^th August 1833), of Varsoda. m. (seventh) Shri Chohaniji Rani Shri Chand Kunverba Sahiba (d. by sati, at Idar, 13^th August 1833), daughter of the chief of Gorul. m. (eighth) January 1832 (unconsumated), Rani Shri Wudun Kunverba Sahiba (b. 1813; d. by sati, at Idar, 13^th August 1833). m. (ninth) the mother of Jawansinhji, who survived her husband, sister of Pituji. m. (a) Nathi (d. by sati, at Idar, 13^th August 1833). m. (b) Wuna (d. by sati, at Idar, 13^th August 1833). He d. at Idar, 12^th August 1833 (when seven ranis, two concubines and four domestic servants committed sati on his pyre including one whose marriage had not been consummated and another that was several months pregnant), having had issue, two sons:

1) Maharajkumar Shri Umedsinhji Gambhirsinhji [Lalji Maharaj Sahib]. b. at Idar, 1797 (s/o Chand Kunverba?), educ. privately. m. (first) Rani Shri …Kunverba Sahiba (d. by sati at Rumulsehwar, 27^th May 1824), daughter of Thakore Shri Bupatsinhji Modaji Sahib, Thakore Sahib of Dhrol. m. (second) Rani Shri …Kunverba Sahiba (d. by sati, at Rumulsehwar, 27^th May 1824), daughter of the Raol Sahib of Mansa. m. (third) at Partabgarh, Rani Shri Pran Kunwarji Sahiba (d. after 1824, eldest daughter of H.H. Maharajadhiraj Maharawat Shri Savant Singhji Bahadur, Maharawat of Partabgarh, by his first wife, H.H. Maharani Shri Swarup Kunwarji Sahiba, daughter of Umdai Rajahai Buland Makan Diwan Maharaja Shri Birad Singh Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Kishangarh. m. (fourth) Rani Shri …Kunverba Sahiba (d. after 1824), daughter of H.H. Rai-i-Rayan Maharawal Shri Umed Singh Bahadur, Maharawal of Banswara. He d.s.p. of smallpox, at Idar, 17^th May 1824 (cremated at Rumulsehwar).
2) H.H. Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Jawansinhji Gambhirsinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar - see below.

1833 - 1868 H.H. Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Jawansinhji Gambhirsinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar, KCSI (24.5.1867). b. at Idar Fort, 1830, younger son of H.H. Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Gambhirsinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 12^th August 1833. Reigned under a Council of Regency, composed of his mother, his cousin, and three officials, until he came of age and was invested with full ruling powers, 1847. Resumed Ahmadnagar when his uncle succeeded as Maharaja of Jodhpur, 14^th October 1843. Transferred his capital to that town shortly afterwards. Received a sanad of adoption, 11^th March 1862. MLC Bombay. m. (first) at Dhrangadhra Fort, 1854, H.H. Shri Zaliji Maharani Shri Jiji Bai Kunwarba Sahiba, second daughter of H.H. Shri Shaktimant Jhaladap Mahamandleshwar Maharana Shri Raj Sir Ranmalji Amarsinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharana Raj Sahib of Dhrangadhra, KCSI, by his third wife, H.H. Raniji Ba Shri Bairajba Kunwarba Sahiba, daughter of Jadeja Shri Raghoji [Radhubha] Sahib, of Nawanagar. m. (second) at Bhuj, 1856 H.H. Shri Waghelji MaharaniShri Kunverji Bai Sahiba, daughter of H.H. Maharao Shri Daisulji II Sinhji Sahib Bahadur, Rao of Cutch. m. (third) H.H. Shri Zaliji Maharani Maji Sahiba (d. at Himmatnagar, 1919), daughter of Thakur Shri Suraj Mal, Thakur of Mundetti, in Idar, by his wife, Thakurani Jadhoji Ba Sahiba. He d. at Ahmadnagar Palace, 26^th December 1868, having had issue, one son and two daughters:

1) H.H. Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Keshrisinhji Jawansinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar - see below.
1) A daughter of the second wife. m. at Ahmadnagar Palace, as his only wife, H.H. Maharao Shri Umed Singhji Bahadur, Rao Sahib of Sirohi (b. at the Fort, Sirohi, 1833; d. at Sirohi, 16^th September 1875), second son of H.H. Maharao Shri Sheo Singhji Bahadur, Rao Sahib of Sirohi, by his first wife, H.H. Rani Abhaya Kunwar Sahiba. She had issue, one son and one daughter - see India (Sirohi).
2) Another daughter. m. at Ahmadnagar Palace, H.H. Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Maharana Shri Sir Shambhu Singhji Bahadur, Maharana of Udaipur, GCSI (b. at Bagor-ki-Haveli, Gangaur Ghat, 22^nd December 1847; d. at the Shambhu Niwas Palace, Udaipur, 7^th October 1874) only son of Maharaj Sadul Singhji, of Bagor, in Udaipur Mewar, by his wife, Rani Nand Kunverba Sahib, daughter of Maharaj Shri Sakat Singhji Sahib, of Bikaner - see India (Udaipur).

1868 - 1901 H.H. Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Keshrisinhji Jawansinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar, KCSI (15.2.1887). b. at Ahmadnagar Palace, 1864, only son of H.H. Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Jawansinhji Gambhirsinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar, KCSI, educ. privately and at the Rajkumar Coll., Rajkot. Became Heir Apparent with the title of Yuvraj Sahib at birth. Succeeded on the death of his father, 26^th December 1868. Ascended the gadi at Ahmadnagar Palace, 28^th December 1868. Reigned under a Council of Regency until he came of age and was invested with full ruling powers, 1880. An enlightened and modern ruler, who introduced a stream of reforms and began the modernisation of the state. Rcvd: the Prince of Wales's gold medal (1875) and KIH gold medal (1877). m. (first) H.H. Shri Bhatianji Maharani Sahiba (d. at Himmatnagar Palace, April 1909). m. (second) H.H. Shri Chowadiji Maharani Sahiba (d. at Himmatnagar Palace, 11^th February 1916). m. (third) H.H. Shri Zaliji Maharani Udai Kunwarba Maji Sahib, daughter of Raj Rana Shri Harisinhji [Haribha] Ranmalji Sahib, of Sokhada, sometime Chief Minister of Dhrangadhra state. He d. at Ahmadnagar Palace, February 1901, having had issue, one son and one daughter:

1) H.H. Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Krishnasinhji Keshrisinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar (s/o Udai Kunwarba) - see below.
1) Maharajkumari Baisa Shri Nandkunverba Sahiba [H.H. Thakurani Shri Nandkunverba Sahiba, of Limbdi] (d/o Udai Kunwarba). m. at Himmatnagar Palace, 20^th May 1910, H.H. Thakore Sahib Shri Digvijaysinhji Daulatsinhji Sahib, Thakore Sahib of Limbdi (b. at Jamnagar 10^th April 1896; d. at Limbdi, 6^th January 1941), eldest son of Colonel H.H. Thakore Sahib Shri Sir Daulatsinhji Jasvatsinhji Sahib Bahadur, Thakore Sahib of Limbdi, KCSI, KCIE by his wife H.H. Thakurani Shri Baluba Sahiba, daughter of Jetiji Singh, of Panshasara. She had issue, one son and two daughters - see India (Limbdi).

1901 H.H. Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Krishnasinhji Keshrisinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar. b. posthumously, at Ahmadnagar Palace, October 1901, only son of H.H. Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Keshrisinhji Jawansinhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar, KCSI, by his third wife, H.H. Shri Zaliji Maharani Udai Kunwarba Maji Sahib. Succeeded as Maharaja at birth, October 1901. He d. at Ahmadnagar Palace, d. 30^th November 1901.

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