Gaj Singh (Hindi: गज सिंह) (born 13 January 1948) is a former member of the
Gaj Singh | |
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Titular Maharaja of Jodhpur | |
Reign | 1952 – present |
Predecessor | Maharaja Hanwant Singh of Jodhpur |
Heir-Apparent | Yuvraj Shivraj Singh |
Spouse | Maharani Hemlata Rajye |
Issue | |
Baiji lal Shivranjani Rajye (b. 1974)
Yuvraj Shivraj Singh (b. 1975) |
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Full name | |
His Highness Raj Rajeshwar Saramad-i-Raja-i-Hind Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri GAJ SINGHJI II Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Marwar | |
House | Rathore clan |
Father | Maharaja Hanwant Singh of Jodhpur |
Mother | Maharani Krishna Kumari |
Born | (1948-01-13)13 January 1948 |
Religion | Hinduism |
Indian parliament and a former High Commissioner of India. He was the Maharaja of Jodhpur from 1952 until the royal powers, privileges and privy purses were abolished by an amendment to the Constitution of India in 1971.
Read more about Gaj Singh: Early Years and Accession, Family, Derecognition, Career
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