Ripudaman Singh of Nabha
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Maharaja Ripudaman Singh (4 March 1883 – 12 December 1942), later known as Maharaja Gurcharan Singh and as Sardar Gurcharan Singh, was the Maharaja
of Nabha
from 1911 to 1928, when he was deposed
by the British. He later became a Sikh revolutionary.
. From 1906 to 1908, he was a member of the Imperial Legislative Council
, where he spoke on behalf of the Sikh interest and pioneered reformist legislation. He represented Nabha in 1911 at the coronation of George V
.
Ripudaman Singh was granted a local salute of 15-guns in 1921, but he would not stay in British favour for much longer. In 1923, he was forced to relinquish control of Nabha to a British administrator after he was suspected of kidnapping and attempted murder through poisoning.
initiation rites, taking the name of Gurcharan Singh. The next year, he was formally deposed by the British for sedition
and succeeded by his eldest son, Pratap Singh
. He was stripped of his rank and titles and exiled to Kodaikanal
in the Madras Presidency
. Thereafter, he was known officially as Sardar
Gurcharan Singh.
.
Maharaja
Mahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
of Nabha
Nabha
Nabha is a city and municipal council in the Patiala district to the south-west of the Indian state of Punjab. In 1998, the annual income of Nabha state was Rs 1,50,000/-.- Princely State of Nabha :...
from 1911 to 1928, when he was deposed
Deposition (politics)
Deposition by political means concerns the removal of a politician or monarch. It may be done by coup, impeachment, invasion or forced abdication...
by the British. He later became a Sikh revolutionary.
Early life
Ripudaman Singh was born on 4 March 1883 at Nabha, the only son and heir of Maharaja Sir Hira SinghHira Singh
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. From 1906 to 1908, he was a member of the Imperial Legislative Council
Imperial Legislative Council
The Imperial Legislative Council was a legislature for India during the middle years of the British Raj.The Indian Councils Act 1909 increased the number of members of the Legislative Council to sixty, of which twenty-seven were to be elected...
, where he spoke on behalf of the Sikh interest and pioneered reformist legislation. He represented Nabha in 1911 at the coronation of George V
George V of the United Kingdom
George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 through the First World War until his death in 1936....
.
Maharaja
Upon his father's death in 1911, Ripudaman Singh ascended the gadi of Nabha. Continuing his interest in legal affairs, he reformed the state judiciary and enacted numerous pieces of progressive legislation. He also established a legislature and an executive council to govern Nabha. Shocked by the events of the Amritsar Massacre in 1919, he publicly opposed the British, clashing with his distant cousin Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, who was a strong supporter of British rule in India.Ripudaman Singh was granted a local salute of 15-guns in 1921, but he would not stay in British favour for much longer. In 1923, he was forced to relinquish control of Nabha to a British administrator after he was suspected of kidnapping and attempted murder through poisoning.
Deposition
In 1923, Ripudaman Singh agreed to leave Nabha and to settle at Dehra Dun. For this he was granted a large allowance. However, he continued to intrigue and attempt to regain control of Nabha to some degree. In 1927, he went on pilgrimage to Sri Abichal Nagar Hazur Sahib and retook the KhalsaKhalsa
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initiation rites, taking the name of Gurcharan Singh. The next year, he was formally deposed by the British for sedition
Sedition
In law, sedition is overt conduct, such as speech and organization, that is deemed by the legal authority to tend toward insurrection against the established order. Sedition often includes subversion of a constitution and incitement of discontent to lawful authority. Sedition may include any...
and succeeded by his eldest son, Pratap Singh
Pratap Singh of Nabha
Maharaja Pratap Singh of Nabha was the last ruling Maharaja of Nabha.-Early life:Pratap Singh was born at Nabha, the eldest son and heir of Ripudaman Singh of Nabha. At the age of eight, his father was deposed and Pratap Singh became the Maharaja...
. He was stripped of his rank and titles and exiled to Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal
-Climate:Kodaikanal has a monsoon-influenced subtropical highland climate . The temperatures are cool throughout the year due to the high elevation of the city.-Economy:...
in the Madras Presidency
Madras Presidency
The Madras Presidency , officially the Presidency of Fort St. George and also known as Madras Province, was an administrative subdivision of British India...
. Thereafter, he was known officially as Sardar
Sardar
Sardar is a title of Indo-Aryan origin that was originally used to denote feudal princes, noblemen, and other aristocrats. It was later applied to indicate a Head of State, a Commander-in-chief, and an Army military rank...
Gurcharan Singh.
Death
Ripudaman Singh died at Kodaikanal on 12 December 1942, aged 59. He had been succeeded in 1928 by his eldest son, Pratap SinghPratap Singh of Nabha
Maharaja Pratap Singh of Nabha was the last ruling Maharaja of Nabha.-Early life:Pratap Singh was born at Nabha, the eldest son and heir of Ripudaman Singh of Nabha. At the age of eight, his father was deposed and Pratap Singh became the Maharaja...
.
Family
Ripudaman Singh married three times, twice to ladies of royal blood and once morganatically:- 1. Her Highness Maharani Bibi Jagdish Kaur Sahiba (1884-20 February 1925). Married at Nabha in 1901. She had a daughter:
- Maharajkumari Bibiji Amar Kaur Sahiba (8 October 1907-)
- 2. Her Highness Maharani Sarojni Devi Sahiba (1898-19?). Married at Nabha 10 October 1918 and had issue:
- 1. Sri Tikka Sahib Pratap SinghPratap Singh of NabhaMaharaja Pratap Singh of Nabha was the last ruling Maharaja of Nabha.-Early life:Pratap Singh was born at Nabha, the eldest son and heir of Ripudaman Singh of Nabha. At the age of eight, his father was deposed and Pratap Singh became the Maharaja...
, who succeeded as Maharaja of Nabha - 2. Maharajkumar Shri Kharak Singh (d. 1970 in Canada)
- 3. Maharajkumar Shri Gurbaksh Singh (d November 1963). Married in 1950 Maharajkumarani Bapu Maharajkumarani Chandra Prabha Kumari Sahiba (1932-). He had one son and two daughters:
- Rajkumar Vivek Singh
- Krishna Kumari (1962–1994)
- Tuhina Kumari
- 4. Maharajkumari Bibiji Kamla Devi Sahiba
- 5. Maharajkumari Bibiji Vimla Devi Sahiba
- 1. Sri Tikka Sahib Pratap Singh
- a. Sardarni Gurcharan Kaur (1904–1983). Married Gurcharan Kaur in 1923 and had issue:
- 1. Raja Shri Narinder Singh (1924-). A son and a daughter.
- 2. Raja Shri Fateh Singh (1935-). Two sons.
- 3. Rajkumar Shri Jasmer Singh
- 4. Rajkumar Shri Shamsher Singh
- 5. Rajkumari Shri Vijay Kaur
- 6. Rajkumari Shri Charanjeet Kaur. Two sons.
- 7. Rajkumari Shri Nandhem Kaur
Titles
- 1883-1911: SriSriSri , also transliterated as Shri or Shree or shre is a word of Sanskrit origin, used in the Indian subcontinent as polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." in written and spoken language, or as a title of veneration for deities .-Etymology:Sri has the root meaning of radiance, or...
TikkaTikkaTikka may refer to:* Tikka , a type of Indian food * Tikka , a mark made on the forehead by Hindu Indians...
SahibSahibSahib is an Urdu term which literally translates to "Owner" or "Proprietor". The primary Arabic meaning of Sahib is "associate, companion, comrade, friend" though it also includes "Sahib is an Urdu term which literally translates to "Owner" or "Proprietor". The primary Arabic meaning of Sahib...
Ripudaman Singh - 1911-1927: His Highness Farzand-i-Arjumand, Aqidat-Paiwand-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Barar Bans Sarmur, Raja-i-Rajagan, MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
Shri Ripudaman Singh Malvendra Bahadur, MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
of NabhaNabhaNabha is a city and municipal council in the Patiala district to the south-west of the Indian state of Punjab. In 1998, the annual income of Nabha state was Rs 1,50,000/-.- Princely State of Nabha :... - 1927-1928: His Highness Farzand-i-Arjumand, Aqidat-Paiwand-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Barar Bans Sarmur, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Shri Gurcharan Singh Malvendra Bahadur, Maharaja of Nabha
- 1928-1942: SardarSardarSardar is a title of Indo-Aryan origin that was originally used to denote feudal princes, noblemen, and other aristocrats. It was later applied to indicate a Head of State, a Commander-in-chief, and an Army military rank...
Gurcharan Singh
Honours
- Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS)
- Delhi Durbar medal-1903
- King George V Coronation MedalKing George V Coronation MedalThe King George V Coronation Medal was a commemorative medal made in 1911 to celebrate the coronation of George V.-Issue:This coronation medal was the first to be issued to people who were not in attendance at the coronation...
w/Delhi Durbar Clasp-1911