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Pratap Singh of Idar

February 22, 2023

For other uses, see Pratapsingh (disambiguation).

Lieutenant-General Sir Pratap Singh, GCB, GCSI, GCVO (21 October 1845 – 4 September 1922), was a decorated British Indian Army officer, Maharaja of the princely state of Idar (Gujarat), administrator and Regent of Jodhpur and heir to Ahmednagar later renamed as Himmatnagar from 1902 to 1911.

Early life

Singh was born on 22 October 1845 in Rajput family. He was the third son of Takht Singh of Jodhpur (1819–13 February 1873) the Maharaja of Jodhpur, and his first wife, Gulab Kunwarji Maji. He was educated privately, and little is known of his early life. He received administrative training under Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur.[1]

Administrator and Regent

After his father's death in 1873, his eldest brother Maharaja Jaswant Singh succeeded to the throne of Jodhpur. Maharaja Jaswant Singh invited by Pratap Singh to lead Jodhpur state administration.[1] From 1878 to 1895, Singh served as Chief Minister for Jodhpur. After his brother's death in 1895, he served as regent for his fifteen-year-old nephew and heir to the Jodhpur throne Sardar Singh of Jodhpur until 1898, then again for his grandnephew Sumer Singh of Jodhpur from 1911 to 1918 and finally for his second grandnephew Umaid Singh from 1918 until his own death in 1922. In total, Pratap Singh had served four rulers of Jodhpur for over four decades. Following the death of the ruler of Idar in 1901, Pratap Singh was Maharajah of that state from 1902 until he resigned in favor of his adopted son in 1911 to return to Jodhpur to be regent. He travelled to Europe often and was close to Queen Victoria and her family, serving as aide-de-camp to Edward VII from 1887 to 1910. He was especially close towards his son, the future George V of the United Kingdom.[citation needed]

Soldier of the Empire

Commissioned in the Jodhpur Risala in 1878, Singh served during the Second Afghan War and was mentioned in dispatches. He was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in 1887, served under General Ellis in 1897 and served in the Tirah Campaign in 1898 under General William Lockhart, during which he was wounded. Promoted to an Honorary Colonel the same year, he commanded the Jodhpur contingent during the Boxer Rebellion and was promoted to an Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB).[2] In late 1901 he accepted the post of honorary commandant of the Imperial Cadet Corps under Lord Curzon,[3] and was promoted to the honorary rank of Major-General on 9 August 1902.[4] He attended the 1903 Delhi Durbar as an Aide-de-Camp to the Emperor, riding as part of the Viceroy′s main entourage.[5]

Even as an elderly man of 70, Sir Pratap commanded his regiments during the First World War in France and Flanders from 1914 to 1915 and in the Palestine Mandate at Haifa and Aleppo. He led the Jodhpur Lancers, a cavalry unit, in France.[6] He was promoted to Lieutenant-General in 1916.[citation needed]

Later years

 
Pratap Singh in 1914

In 1911, Pratap abdicated the gadi (throne) of Idar in favour of his adopted son and nephew, Daulat Singh. Following his wartime service and a final stint as Regent of Jodhpur, Singh died at Jodhpur on 4 September 1922.[citation needed]

Honours

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Singh's honours included:[citation needed]

Titles

  • 1845-1873: Maharajkumar Shri Pratap Singh Sahib
  • 1873-1878: Maharaj Shri Pratap Singh Sahib
  • 1878-1886: Second Lieutenant Maharaj Shri Pratap Singh Sahib, CSI
  • 1886-1887: Second Lieutenant Maharaj Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib, KCSI
  • 1887-1897: Lieutenant-Colonel Maharaj Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib, KCSI
  • 1897-1898: Lieutenant-Colonel Maharaj Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib, GCSI
  • 1898-1901: Colonel Maharaj Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib, GCSI, CB
  • 1901-1902: Colonel Maharaj Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib, GCSI, KCB
  • 1902-1911: Major-General His Highness Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar, GCSI, KCB
  • 1911-1916: Major-General His Highness Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur, GCSI, GCVO, KCB
  • 1916-1918: Lieutenant-General His Highness Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur, GCSI, GCVO, KCB
  • 1918-1922: Lieutenant-General His Highness Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur, GCB, GCSI, GCVO

References

  1. ^ a b "Famous Indian General Dead". The Straits Times. 6 September 1922. p. 10. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  2. ^ a b "No. 27337". The London Gazette (Supplement). 24 July 1901. p. 4915.
  3. ^ "Latest intelligence - India". The Times. No. 36628. London. 3 December 1901. p. 5.
  4. ^ "No. 27462". The London Gazette. 8 August 1902. p. 5101.
  5. ^ "Latest Intelligence - The Delhi Durbar". The Times. No. 36967. London. 2 January 1903. p. 3.
  6. ^ Basu, Shrabani (2015). For King and Another Country. New Delhi, CT: Bloomsbury. p. 32. ISBN 978-93-86250-92-6.
  7. ^ a b "Court Circular". The Times. No. 36794. London. 14 June 1902. p. 12.

External links

  •   Media related to Pratap Singh of Idar at Wikimedia Commons

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For other uses see Pratapsingh disambiguation Lieutenant General Sir Pratap Singh GCB GCSI GCVO 21 October 1845 4 September 1922 was a decorated British Indian Army officer Maharaja of the princely state of Idar Gujarat administrator and Regent of Jodhpur and heir to Ahmednagar later renamed as Himmatnagar from 1902 to 1911 Lieutenant General His HighnessSir Pratap SinghSir Pratap Singh of IdarBorn 1845 10 21 21 October 1845Died4 September 1922 1922 09 04 aged 76 JodhpurAllegianceBritish EmpireService wbr branch British Indian ArmyYears of service1878 1922RankLieutenant GeneralBattles warsSecond Afghan WarTirah CampaignBoxer RebellionFirst World WarAwardsKnight Grand Cross of the Order of the BathKnight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of IndiaKnight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order Contents 1 Early life 2 Administrator and Regent 3 Soldier of the Empire 4 Later years 5 Honours 6 Titles 7 References 8 External linksEarly life EditSingh was born on 22 October 1845 in Rajput family He was the third son of Takht Singh of Jodhpur 1819 13 February 1873 the Maharaja of Jodhpur and his first wife Gulab Kunwarji Maji He was educated privately and little is known of his early life He received administrative training under Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur 1 Administrator and Regent EditAfter his father s death in 1873 his eldest brother Maharaja Jaswant Singh succeeded to the throne of Jodhpur Maharaja Jaswant Singh invited by Pratap Singh to lead Jodhpur state administration 1 From 1878 to 1895 Singh served as Chief Minister for Jodhpur After his brother s death in 1895 he served as regent for his fifteen year old nephew and heir to the Jodhpur throne Sardar Singh of Jodhpur until 1898 then again for his grandnephew Sumer Singh of Jodhpur from 1911 to 1918 and finally for his second grandnephew Umaid Singh from 1918 until his own death in 1922 In total Pratap Singh had served four rulers of Jodhpur for over four decades Following the death of the ruler of Idar in 1901 Pratap Singh was Maharajah of that state from 1902 until he resigned in favor of his adopted son in 1911 to return to Jodhpur to be regent He travelled to Europe often and was close to Queen Victoria and her family serving as aide de camp to Edward VII from 1887 to 1910 He was especially close towards his son the future George V of the United Kingdom citation needed Soldier of the Empire EditCommissioned in the Jodhpur Risala in 1878 Singh served during the Second Afghan War and was mentioned in dispatches He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 1887 served under General Ellis in 1897 and served in the Tirah Campaign in 1898 under General William Lockhart during which he was wounded Promoted to an Honorary Colonel the same year he commanded the Jodhpur contingent during the Boxer Rebellion and was promoted to an Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath KCB 2 In late 1901 he accepted the post of honorary commandant of the Imperial Cadet Corps under Lord Curzon 3 and was promoted to the honorary rank of Major General on 9 August 1902 4 He attended the 1903 Delhi Durbar as an Aide de Camp to the Emperor riding as part of the Viceroy s main entourage 5 Even as an elderly man of 70 Sir Pratap commanded his regiments during the First World War in France and Flanders from 1914 to 1915 and in the Palestine Mandate at Haifa and Aleppo He led the Jodhpur Lancers a cavalry unit in France 6 He was promoted to Lieutenant General in 1916 citation needed Later years Edit Pratap Singh in 1914 In 1911 Pratap abdicated the gadi throne of Idar in favour of his adopted son and nephew Daulat Singh Following his wartime service and a final stint as Regent of Jodhpur Singh died at Jodhpur on 4 September 1922 citation needed Honours Edit ribbon bar as it would look today Singh s honours included citation needed Empress of India Gold Medal 1877 Mentioned in Dispatches MID 1878 Afghanistan Medal 1878 Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal 1887 with Diamond Jubilee bar 1897 Mentioned in Dispatches MID 1897 Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India GCSI 1897 KCSI 1886 CSI 1878 India Medal w Clasp 1898 Kaisar i Hind Medal 1st Class 1900 China War Medal 1901 He received the medal in person by King Edward VII during an audience in June 1902 when he visited London to attend the King s coronation 7 King Edward VII Coronation Medal 1902 with Delhi Durbar Clasp 1903 Honorary commandant Imperial Cadet Corps 1904 King George V Coronation Medal 1911 with Delhi Durbar Clasp Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order GCVO 1911 1914 Star 1919 British War Medal 1919 Allied Victory Medal 1919 GCB Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath 1918 KCB 1900 CB 1898 KCB m Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Military Division 29 November 1900 in recognition of services during the recent operations in China Boxer Rebellion 2 He was invested personally by King Edward VII during an audience in June 1902 when he visited London to attend the King s coronation 7 Grand Cordon of the Order of the Nile of Egypt 1918 Grand Officer of the Legion d Honneur 1918 Jodhpur Great War Medal 1919 Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania 1921Titles Edit1845 1873 Maharajkumar Shri Pratap Singh Sahib 1873 1878 Maharaj Shri Pratap Singh Sahib 1878 1886 Second Lieutenant Maharaj Shri Pratap Singh Sahib CSI 1886 1887 Second Lieutenant Maharaj Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib KCSI 1887 1897 Lieutenant Colonel Maharaj Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib KCSI 1897 1898 Lieutenant Colonel Maharaj Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib GCSI 1898 1901 Colonel Maharaj Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib GCSI CB 1901 1902 Colonel Maharaj Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib GCSI KCB 1902 1911 Major General His Highness Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur Maharaja of Idar GCSI KCB 1911 1916 Major General His Highness Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur GCSI GCVO KCB 1916 1918 Lieutenant General His Highness Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur GCSI GCVO KCB 1918 1922 Lieutenant General His Highness Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur GCB GCSI GCVOReferences Edit a b Famous Indian General Dead The Straits Times 6 September 1922 p 10 Retrieved 9 May 2017 a b No 27337 The London Gazette Supplement 24 July 1901 p 4915 Latest intelligence India The Times No 36628 London 3 December 1901 p 5 No 27462 The London Gazette 8 August 1902 p 5101 Latest Intelligence The Delhi Durbar The Times No 36967 London 2 January 1903 p 3 Basu Shrabani 2015 For King and Another Country New Delhi CT Bloomsbury p 32 ISBN 978 93 86250 92 6 a b Court Circular The Times No 36794 London 14 June 1902 p 12 External links Edit Media related to Pratap Singh of Idar at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pratap Singh of Idar amp oldid 1140132024, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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