Template:Infobox royalty Mahipal Singh was the Maharawal of Dungarpur from 1989 until his death in 2023.
Birth and education
He was born on 14 August 1931 to Laxman Singh.[1] He received his education at Mayo College, Ajmer, and graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi.[1]
Succession
After the death of his father on 6 June 1989, Laxman Singh, who held the title of Maharawal of Dungarpur for 70 years, he succeeded him to the title.[2][3] However, he was only a namesake Maharawal, as the Government of India had abolished privileges, privy purses, and the official recognition of titles long before his succession in 1971.[4][5]
Personal life
He married Dev Kumari, the daughter of Bijay Singh and granddaughter of Ganga Singh, the Maharaja of Bikaner.[6] He had two children with her: a son, Harshvardhan Singh, and a daughter, Kirti Kumari.[6] Kirti married Daivat Singh of Sirohi.[7]
Death
He died on 19 August 2023.[1][8] His funeral rituals were held at Udai Bilas Palace, and his last rites were performed at Surpur Rajghat.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Last ruler of princely state Dungarpur, Maharawal Mahipal Singh passes away at 92, Bharat, E. T. V.. ETV Bharat News(2023-08-19). Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ↑ Royal Orders{{#if:Vickers|, Vickers}. Boxtree(1994). ISBN 978-1-85283-510-1
- ↑ That's No Way to Run a Country: India and its Dysfunctions{{#if:Myers|, Myers}. Books You Touch(2019-11-09)
- ↑ Is a State apology in order for the abolition of privy purses? | Is a State apology in order for the abolition of privy purses?, Singh, Bhopinder. www.deccanchronicle.com(2019-11-20). Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ↑ The Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971| National Portal of India. www.india.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Devkumari, former member of Bikaner royal family, passes away at 90, Bharat, E. T. V.. ETV Bharat News(2022-01-22). Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ↑ Madras Ramblings: The history of Mount Abu as told by Mr Daivat Singh Deora, Flowergirl. Madras Ramblings(2023-12-12). Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ↑ डूंगरपुर रियासत के पूर्व महारावल महिपाल सिंह का निधन, 92 साल की उम्र में ली अंतिम सांस, शोक की लहर. News18 हिंदी(2023-08-19). Retrieved 2025-02-23.