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| Lachhman Singh | |
|---|---|
| Rao Raja of Sikar | |
| Reign | 1795 – 1833 |
| Predecessor | Devi Singh |
| Successor | Ram Pratap Singh |
| Died | 1833 |
| Issue |
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| House | Sikar |
| Dynasty | Shekhawat |
Lachhman Singh (sometimes Laxman Singh or Lakshman Singh) was the Rao Raja of Sikar from 1795 until his death in 1833.
Reign
He built the Laxmangarh Fort in 1805 and founded the town of Laxmangarh in 1807. He had the fort and city built based on the model of Jaipur. He participated in the battle of Fatehpur in 1799 and the relief of Shahpura. Jagat Singh conferred on him the title of Rao Raja. Over the years, he gained influence at the court at Jaipur and received a khillat from Jagat Singh. He seized 28 villages and the town of Khandela from its Rajas. In 1819, he paid 900,000 rupees to Amir Khan on behalf of Jaipur and received the estate of Khandela as a grant from Jaipur. He held it as an istimrari lease from Jaipur. When Jagat Singh died, his wife, Rani Bhatianiji, became the regent of Jaipur. During her administration, court intrigues became widespread, and he was always found on her side. In 1822, Rani Bhatianiji persuaded him to give up Khandela, which was restored to its rightful claimants in 1835. As compensation for building a fort at Khandela, he was granted 12 villages.
Personal life
He had seven wives. Besides them, he had eight paswans (mistresses). He had legitimate three sons: Hamir Singh, Ram Pratap Singh, and Bhairon Singh.
Death
He died in 1833 and was succeeded by his son Ram Pratap Singh.
References
- Jain, kesharlal Ajmera (1935). The Jaipur Album Or All About Jaipur. p. 50.
- Provincial Series: Central Provinces. Superintendent of Gevernment Printing. 1908. p. 264.
- ^ Rima Hooja. A History Of Rajasthan. pp. 1025, 1251, 1283.
- Bayley, C. S. (2004). Chiefs and leading families in Rajputana. Public Resource. New Delhi : Asian Educational Services. p. 76. ISBN 978-81-206-1066-8.
- ^ Agarwal, B. D. (1960). Rajasthan Distict Gazetteers Sikar. pp. 39–41.
- Khandela Raj: A Short History of the Rulers of Khandela. Thakur Natwar Singh. 6 July 2012. p. 30.
- ^ R.K Gupta (2008). Studies In Indian History Rajasthan Through The Ages The Heritage Of Rajputs Set Of 4 Vols. by R.K. Gupta. pp. 8–9, 121.
- ^ Sinh, Ranbir (2001). History of Shekhawats. Publication Scheme. p. 160. ISBN 978-81-86782-74-3.