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Bhawani Singh of Jhalawar

1874–1929 · 20th century

Bhawani Singh was Maharaj Rana of Jhalawar in Rajputana from 1899 to 1929. Known for his learning and interest in education, he founded schools and a library and built the Bhawani Natyashala theatre in Jhalawar. His reign made the small state a noted centre of culture among the princely states of Rajputana.

Bhawani Singh of Jhalawar
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Jhalawar State

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