Dowlat Singh (or Daulat Singh) was the Rao of Sikar from 1687 until his death in 1721.
Birth
He was born to Jaswant Singh of Kasli.[1]
Reign
He succeeded his father at the age of 14.[2] To atone for killing his father, Bahadur Singh, the Raja of Khandela, visited Dujodh and took Dowlat, then fourteen-year-old, to Khandela with him.[3][4] Bahadur hosted him there for a period with warmth and care.[3] In 1687, Bahadur Singh granted him a region known as Virbhan-ka-Bas.[4] He renamed the place Sikar after his ancestor Shekha.[5] In the same year, he laid the foundation of a fort at Sikar.[4] He constructed a temple dedicated to Mohanji.[3] Upon learning that the Thakur of Jagmalpura had captured his mare and mistreated its rider, he led an offensive against Jagmalpura.[2] He was supported in this effort by Fateh Singh from Dujodh and Dip Singh from Kasli.[2] Following his victory, he expelled the Thakur and his family and took control of Jagmalpura, along with Chainpura and Dadi.[2] To avenge his father's murder, he killed Bahadur Singh's younger brother, Bhupat Singh.[2] He subsequently incorporated seven of Bhupat's villages into his estate.[3]
He was a trusted confidant of Jai Singh II.[4]
Personal life
When his eldest son, Shiv Singh, was born, he constructed a Shiva temple on the hill of Harsh.[3]
Death
He died in Sikar in 1721 and was succeeded by his son Shiv Singh.[4]
References
- ↑ RAJASTHAN GK. 50 DISTRICTS | ENGLISH MEDIUM: UPDATED EDITION 2024{{#if:ANSHDEEP|, ANSHDEEP}. Intend Education(2024-06-01)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 History of Shekhawats{{#if:Sinh|, Sinh}. Publication Scheme(2001). ISBN 978-81-86782-74-3
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 The Sheikhawats & Their Lands{{#if:Dundlod|, Dundlod}. Raj Educational Printers(1970)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 A History of Rajasthan{{#if:Hooja|, Hooja}. Rupa & Company(2006). ISBN 978-81-291-0890-6
- ↑ Shekhawats of Sikar, Team. RajRAS | RAS Exam Preparation(2017-09-15). Retrieved 2025-01-03.