Jagmal Singh was a sixteenth century Indian prince and court figure. He was the son of Maharana Udai Singh II and Rani Dheerbai Bhatiyani.

Biography

After the death of Udai Singh II his favorite wife, Dheerbai Bhatiyani, wanted Jagmal to succeed Maharana Udai Singh after his death even though he was not the eldest son. On his deathbed, Udai Singh II named Jagmal Singh as the next

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. Jagmal was to be crowned as Maharana of

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in 1572; however, the nobles of the court instead crowned

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.Tod, James (1829, reprint 2002). ''Annals & Antiquities of Rajas'than'', Vol.I, Rupa, New Delhi, , p.252-64 Jagmal left

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and went into the service of the

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, who gave him shelter. Later he met

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and was given the

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of Jahazpur as a gift. Sometime before 1581, he married the daughter of Maharao Man Singh II of Sirohi and became the co-ruler of half of

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in 1581. His brother-in-law and ruler of Sirohi Rao Surtan became his enemy after this. He was killed by Rao Hammirji of Chandana on 17 October 1583 at the Battle of Dattani.Rana 2004, p. 39
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Sisodia dynasty Indian royalty 16th-century Indian royalty 1583 deaths People from the Kingdom of Mewar {{udaipur-stub