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Rup Deo
Rup Deo (or Roop Deo) was the Rana (title), Rana of Alirajpur State, Alirajpur from 1871 until his death in 1881. Early life and career When his father, Jaswant Singh, died in 1862, he left behind a will stating that the state of Alirajpur State, Alirajpur was to be divided equally between his sons, Ganga Deo and Rup Deo. However, the will was not followed, and the Government of India decided that Ganga Deo should succeed to his father's titles, while suitable provisions would be made for Rup Deo. Accordingly, arrangements were made. When his eldest brother was deposed in 1869 and Alirajpur State, Alirajpur was placed under superintendence, he was given a role in the administration. It was done to ensure he was properly trained for the duties that would devolve upon him when he succeeded his brother. Succession Upon the death of Ganga Deo in 1871, he succeeded him as the Rana (title), Rana of Alirajpur State, Alirajpur. Reign At the time of his succession, the British gov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rana (title)
Rana (IAST: ''Rāṇā'', ) is an historical royal title from the Indian subcontinent, where it is today used as a hereditary name. "Rana" was formerly used as a title of martial sovereignty by Rajput kings in India. The term derives from the Sanskrit title "Rāṇaka". Rani is the title for the wife of a rana or a female monarch. It also applies to the wife of a raja. Compound titles include ''rana sahib'', ''ranaji'', ''raj rana,'' ''rana bahadur'', and ''maharana''. Usage in the Indian subcontinent "Rana" was formerly used as a title of martial sovereignty by Rajput kings in India. Sisodia rulers of Mewar used the title of Mahārāṇā (महाराणा) extensively in their royal charters. Today, members of some Rajput clans in Indian subcontinent use it as a hereditary title. In Pakistan, mostly Muslims—but also some Hindus in Sindh (present-day Pakistan)—use it as a hereditary title. Amarkot, a state in Sindh, has a Hindu Thakur Sodha Rajput ruler who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
