Mahendra Singh of Patiala
| Mahendra Singh | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja of Patiala | |
 Mahendra Singh in 1870 | |
| Reign | 1862-1876 |
| Born | 1852 |
| Died | 1876 |
| Dynasty | Phulkian |
| Father | Narendra Singh |
Mahendra Singh (1852-1876) was the Maharaja of Patiala from 1862-1876.
Life
Mahendra Singh was the son of Narendra Singh, Maharaja of the State of Patiala. He was a member of the Phulkian Dynasty and succeeded to the throne in 1862 while still a child, so a council of regency ran the state government until he came of age in 1870. During his rule, the Maharaja tried to improve his state by funding colleges and a new canal, and he provided relief for famine-stricken areas. In 1871 he was appointed a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India.[1]
Dying in 1876, Mahendra Singh was succeeded as Maharaja by his young son Rajinder Singh (born 1872).
References
- ↑ "Mahendra Singh of Patiala". The British Library. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
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