Ram Singh of Dholpur

Rana Ram Singh, KCIE (26 May 1883 – 29 March 1911) was the Jat ruler of Dholpur state (1901–1911) in Rajasthan, India. He was from Bamraulia gotra of Jats. He was born on 26 May 1883 and succeeded Rana Nihal Singh in 1901 after his death. He was not of age when ascended to the throne. He got full rights in March 1905.

He married with Ripudman Kaur, the daughter of the Maharaja Hira Singh of Nabha. He was educated at Mayo College, Ajmer; later joined the Imperial Cadet Corps.

During his rule the state was divided into six parganas namely, 1. Dholpur, 2. Rajakhedi, 3. Badi, 4. Basaidi, 5. Mania and 6. Kulari. This way the administration of the state was improved.

He died on 2 April 1911. His successor was Rana Udaybhanu Singh.

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Ram Singh of Dholpur
Born: 26 May 1883 Died: 29 March 1911
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Preceded by
Nihal Singh
Maharaj Rana of Dholpur
1901-1911
Succeeded by
Udaybhanu Singh


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