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| When ] died in 1850, he succeeded him as ] of ].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Agarwal |first=B. D. |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.120406 |title=Rajasthan Distict Gazetteers Sikar |date=1960 |pages=42}}</ref> However, his succession was not recognized by the ] authorities, as Bhatianiji, one of the widows of the deceased, announced that she was expecting.<ref name=":1" /> Bhairon then appealed to the ] authorities to recognize his succession, and after a year, it was decided in his favor.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |last=Sinh |first=Ranbir |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9EduAAAAMAAJ |title=History of Shekhawats |date=2001 |publisher=Publication Scheme |isbn=978-81-86782-74-3 |pages=165 |language=en}}</ref> His claim was also supported by the other chiefs of ].<ref name=":2" /> He was |
When ] died in 1850, he succeeded him as ] of ].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Agarwal |first=B. D. |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.120406 |title=Rajasthan Distict Gazetteers Sikar |date=1960 |pages=42}}</ref> However, his succession was not recognized by the ] authorities, as Bhatianiji, one of the widows of the deceased, announced that she was expecting.<ref name=":1" /> Bhairon then appealed to the ] authorities to recognize his succession, and after a year, it was decided in his favor.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |last=Sinh |first=Ranbir |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9EduAAAAMAAJ |title=History of Shekhawats |date=2001 |publisher=Publication Scheme |isbn=978-81-86782-74-3 |pages=165 |language=en}}</ref> His claim was also supported by the other chiefs of ].<ref name=":2" /> He was installed as ] of ] in 1851.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
| == Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
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Rao Raja of Sikar from 1851 to 1865
| Bhairon Singh | |
|---|---|
| Rao Raja | |
| Rao Raja of Sikar | |
| Reign | 1851 – 1865 |
| Predecessor | Ram Pratap Singh |
| Successor | Madho Singh |
| Born | 1834 |
| Died | 1865 |
| Issue | Madho Singh (adoptive) |
| House | Sikar |
| Dynasty | Shekhawat |
| Father | Lakshman Singh |
| Mother | Mertaniji |
Bhairon Singh was the Rao Raja of Sikar from 1851 until his death in 1865.
Early life
When Lakshman Singh died in 1833, one of his wives, Mertaniji, was pregnant and staying at her parents' house in Ghanerao, where she gave birth to Bhairon in 1834. At that time, Berisal of Samode, who was serving as the chief minister of Jaipur, along with the rest of the minority council, decided that Bhairon be granted the jagir of Seemalala as his patrimony and for maintenance purposes.
Succession
When Ram Pratap Singh died in 1850, he succeeded him as Rao Raja of Sikar. However, his succession was not recognized by the Jaipur authorities, as Bhatianiji, one of the widows of the deceased, announced that she was expecting. Bhairon then appealed to the Jaipur authorities to recognize his succession, and after a year, it was decided in his favor. His claim was also supported by the other chiefs of Shekhawati. He was installed as Rao Raja of Sikar in 1851.
Personal life
Children
He had a biological son who died in childhood. He later adopted Madho Singh, the second son of Birad Singh of Deeppura.
Death
He died in 1865 and was succeeded by Madho Singh.
References
- ^ Sinh, Ranbir (2001). History of Shekhawats. Publication Scheme. pp. 163–165. ISBN 978-81-86782-74-3.
- Agarwal, B. D. (1960). Rajasthan Distict Gazetteers Sikar. p. 42.
- ^ Sinh, Ranbir (2001). History of Shekhawats. Publication Scheme. p. 165. ISBN 978-81-86782-74-3.
- ^ Meharda, B. L. (2006). Territory, Polity, and Status: A Study of Shekhawats. Rawat Publications. p. 74. ISBN 978-81-7033-887-1.