Maj. Gen. HH Maharaja Sawai Shri Sir Man Singh II GCSI GCIE (b. Sawai Mor Mukut Singh; 21 August 1912 – 24 June 1970) was the last ruling Maharaja of Jaipur State. He ruled the princely state between 1922 and 1949, when the state acceded unto the Dominion of India. Thereafter, he held office as Rajpramukh of Rajasthan between 1949 and 1956. In later life, he served as Ambassador of India to Spain. He was also a notable sportsman and celebrated polo player.
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Maj. Gen. HH Saramad-i-Rajaha-j-Hindustan Raj Rajendra Maharajadhiraj Sawai Shri Sir Man Singh II, Maharaja of Jaipur, GCSI GCIE 21 August 1912 Thikana of Isarda, Rajputana Agency, British India
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24 June 1970 (aged 57) Cirencester, England, United Kingdom
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Zodiac | Leo |
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