RATLAM

 

The Rathor Dynasty

GENEALOGY

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1658 - 1682 Maharaja Shri Ram Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, eldest son of Maharaja Shri Ratan Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 20th April 1658. Lost parts of his father's domains in confiscation by Emperor Aurangzeb,  retaliation for his efforts to forestall the latter's bid for the Imperial throne. m. several wives, including (sixth) Maharani Bhatianji Mansukdeo Kunwar Sahiba, daughter of Gopal Singhji of Jaisalmer. He was k. in battle at Daulatabad in the Deccan, 1682, having had issue, two sons and a daughter:
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1682 - 1684 Maharaja Shiv Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, eldest son of Maharaja Shri Ram Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1682. He d.s.p. 1684.
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1684  Maharaja Shri Kesho Das, Raja of Ratlam, younger son of Maharaja Shri Ram Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his elder brother as Raja of Ratlam, 1684. Deposed by the Imperial authorities for his responsibility in the death of an Imperial tax collector, sent to Ratlam to recover a poll-tax levied on non Muslims. Spent many years at Delhi attempting to win his right to the throne of Ratlam and was eventually granted the parganas of Titrod, Nahargarh and Alot, equal in revenue to that of the state of Ratlam. Established his capital at Sitamau, and founded the new state of that name in 1695 - see India (Sitamau).
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1684 - 1709 Maharajadhiraj Shri Huzur Raja Shrimant Chatrasal Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, seventh son of Maharaja Shri Ratan Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, educ. privately. Placed on the throne of Ratlam by the Emperor after the deposition of his nephew, 1684. Entered the Mughal service and appointed to an Imperial mansab of 1,500 zat and 1,500 sowar 1703. Granted the personal titles of Maharajadhiraj and Shri Huzur Raja. A great Imperial commander who served in the wars against Bijapur and Golconda, at the sieges of Rajgarh and Jinji and at Panhala. Divided his territories between his two younger sons and grandson, after the death of his eldest son and heir. m. several wives. He d. at Ujjain, 1709, having had issue three sons:
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1709 - 1716 Raja Shrimant Keshri Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, second son of Maharajadhiraj Shri Huzur Raja Shrimant Chatrasal Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1709. m.  several wives, including a Princess from Bundi. He was k. by Dost Muhammad Khan, February 1716, having had issue:
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1716  Raja Shrimant Pratap Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, youngest son of Maharajadhiraj Shri Huzur Raja Shrimant Chatra Sal Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, educ. privately. Granted Raoti as his division of territories during his father's lifetime, and reigned as Raja there until the death of his elder brother. Raised to the gadi on the death of his brother by Sardar Dost Muhammad Khan, February 1716. He was k. at the battle of Sagod by his nephews Man Singhji and Jai Singh, 1716.
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1716 - 1743 Raja Shri Man Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, elder son of Raja Shri Keshri Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his uncle, 1716. m. several wives and d. 1743, having had issue, five sons:
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1743 - 1773 Raja Shrimant Prithvi Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, eldest son of Raja Shrimant Man Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his of his father, 1743. m. several wives. He d. at Ratlam, 1773, having had issue, three sons and two daughters:
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1773 - 1800 Raja Shrimant Padma Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, second son of Raja Shrimant Prithvi Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, educ. privately. Appointed as Heir Apparent with the title of Yuvraj, following the death of his elder brother. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1773. m. (first) Bhattianjiji Rani Shrimant Mahi Kumariji Sahiba, elder daughter of H.H. Rukn ud-Daula, Maharajadhiraj Raj Rajeshwar Parama Bhattarak Shri Maharawal Ji Bairi Mulraj II Singhji Dev Bahadur, Yadukul Chandrawhal, Muzaffar Jang, Bijaimand, Maharaja of Jaisalmer. m. (second) …m. (third) H.H. Chauhaniji Rani Shrimant Swarup Kunwarji Sahiba, daughter of Thakur Tej Singh, of Namli, in Ratlam state. He d. at Ratlam, 1800, having had issue, two sons:
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1800 - 1825 Raja Shrimant Parbat Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, elder son of Raja Shrimant Padma Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, by his wife, Bhattianjiji Rani Sri Mahi Kumariji Sahiba, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1800. Signed a treaty of friendship with the HEIC, 5th January 1819. m. (first) Shrimant Jhaliji Rani Sahiba, Regent of Ratlam ca. 1819. m. (second) Shrimant Chandawatiji Rani Sahiba, daughter of Maharana Shri Ari Singh II [Arsi], Maharana of Mewar. He d. at Ratlam, 1825, having had issue, two sons:
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1825 - 1857 Raja Shrimant Balwant Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam. b. at Salumbhar, 1814, elder son of Raja Shrimant Parbat Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam, by his second wife, the Shrimant Chandawatiji Rani Sahiba, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1825. Reigned under the administration of the Political Agent, Colonel Borthwick, until he came of age and assumed full ruling powers. Remained loyal and performed useful services during the Indian Mutiny in 1857, but did not live to receive the rewards intended for him. A great patron of literature and poetry, who attracted a number of celebrated bards from across India to settle at his brilliant court. m. (first) Shrimant Ranawatiji Rani Sahiba (d. at Ratlam, October 1888), daughter of Maharaj Sri Sheodan Singh, of Bagor, in Udaipur Mewar. m. (second) Shrimant Bhatyaruji Rani Sahiba. He d.s.p.m. at Ratlam, 29th August 1857, having adopted the fourth son of Maharaj Shrimant Bhim Singh of Jharwasa as his son and successor:
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1857 - 1864 Raja Shrimant Bhairon Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Ratlam. b. at Jharwasa, 1839, fourth son of Maharaj Shrimant Bhim Singh, of Jharwasa, educ. privately. Adopted by Raja Shrimant Balwant Singhji. Succeeded on the death of his adopted father, 29th August 1857. Received a rich khilat and other honours in recognition of the important part played by his predecessor during the Indian Mutiny. m. (first) 1850, Saktawatji Rani Birad Kanwarji Sahiba, daughter of Kunwar Shri Dolah Singh, of Bhinda, in Udaipur Mewar. m. (second) Sisodiji Rani Ajab Kunwarji Sahiba, daughter of Raja Shri Sangram Singhji, of Banera, in Duaipur Mewar, by his first wife, a daughter of Rajvi Shri Chand Singh, of Fatehgarh. He d. at Ratlam, 27th January 1864, having had issue, one son and two daughters:
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