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| As he had no children, he adopted Lakshman Singh, the son of the Thakur of Shahpura, as his son and heir.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> | As he had no children, he adopted ], the son of the Thakur of ], as his son and heir.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> | ||
| == Death == | == Death == | ||
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Rao Raja of Sikar from 1763 to 1795
| Devi Singh | |
|---|---|
| Rao Raja of Sikar | |
| Reign | 1795 – 1833 |
| Predecessor | Chand Singh |
| Successor | Lakshman Singh |
| Died | 1795 |
| Issue | Lakshman Singh (adoptive) |
| House | Sikar |
| Dynasty | Shekhawat |
Devi Singh was the Rao Raja of Sikar from 1763 until his death in 1795.
Reign
He built a fort at Deogarh in 1784. He also built the fort of Raghunathgarh in 1791. He founded the town of Ramgarh in 1793. He enlarged his estate by adding no fewer than twenty-five large villages including Lohagarh and Koh. He had his eyes set on taking Raiwasa, but before he could attack it, he died.
Personal life
As he had no children, he adopted Lakshman Singh, the son of the Thakur of Shahpura, as his son and heir.
Death
He died in 1795 at Sikar and was succeeded by Lakshman Singh.
References
- ^ Jain, kesharlal Ajmera (1935). The Jaipur Album Or All About Jaipur. p. 50.
- R.K Gupta (2008). Studies In Indian History Rajasthan Through The Ages The Heritage Of Rajputs Set Of 4 Vols. by R.K. Gupta. p. 5.
- ^ Agarwal, B. D. (1960). Rajasthan Distict Gazetteers Sikar. p. 32.
- ^ Sinh, Ranbir (2001). History of Shekhawats. Publication Scheme. p. 153. ISBN 978-81-86782-74-3.
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