Wednesday, 25 May 2016

25 MAY 1872-8 NOV 1900 MAHARAJA RAJINDER SINGH

Rajinder Singh

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For other people named Rajinder Singh, see Rajinder Singh (disambiguation).
Rajinder Singh
Portrait of Sir Rajinder Singh Maharaja of Patiala.jpg
Singh c.1898
Born25 May 1872
Died8 November 1900
ReligionSikhism
OccupationMaharaja of the princely state ofPatiala
Maharaja Sir Rajinder SinghGCSI (25 May 1872 – 8 November 1900) was Maharaja of the princely state of Patiala from 1876 to 1900. In 1897, he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Star of India for his bravery, by the colonial government.[1] Described as "the first reigning Prince to blend the elements of the English gentleman and Indian potentate", he implemented reforms, including endowments for a woman's hospital, orphanages, and training of troops.
He was the first Indian to own a car, in 1892, a French De Dion-Bouton as well as being the first man in India to own an aircraft.[2]
Singh died following a riding accident. He was known for playing polo, cricketfield hockey and English billiards. The maharaja had a total of 365 wives,[2] and defied his subjects and the British government when he married the Irish-born daughter of his horse master, persuading her to convert to the Sikh faith. He was a close friend of William Beresford and of Frederick Roberts.[3] The Irish composer Thomas O'Brien Butler (1861–1915), who spent some time in India, dedicated a song composition to him.
He was the son of Maharaja Mahendra Singh of Patiala, a member of the Phulkian Dynasty. One of his sons was Maharaja Sir Bhupinder Singh.[4][5]
One of his sons was Rao Raja Birinder Singh of Patiala.
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    Rajinder Singh
    Maharaja Sir Rajinder Singh, GCSI was Maharaja of the princely state of Patiala from 1876 to 1900. In 1897, he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Star of India for his bravery, by the colonial government. Wikipedia
    BornMay 25, 1872, Patiala
    DiedNovember 8, 1900
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