Sawai Man Singh II
Chivalric Order Member
1912 – 1970
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Who was Sawai Man Singh II?
Sawai Man Singh II was the last ruling Maharaja of Jaipur State belonging to Kachwaha clan of Rajputs. He ruled the princely state between 1922 and 1949, when the state acceded unto the Dominion of India. Thereafter, he held office as Rajpramukh of Rajasthan between 1949 to 1956. In later life, he served as Ambassador of India to Spain. He was also a notable sportsman and celebrated polo player.
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- Born
- Aug 21, 1912
- Spouses
- Gayatri Devi
(1940 - )
- Gayatri Devi
- Children
- Died
- Jun 24, 1970
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on July 23, 2013
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