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Man Singh II of Jaipur

1912–1970 · 20th century · Also known as Sawai Man Singh II

Man Singh II was the last ruling Maharaja of Jaipur, from 1922 to 1949. He merged his state into Greater Rajasthan in 1949, with Jaipur as capital, and served as Rajpramukh of Rajasthan until 1956. A celebrated polo player, he later became India's ambassador to Spain. His third wife was Gayatri Devi.

Man Singh II of Jaipur
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Man Singh II of Jaipur. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/man-singh-ii-of-jaipur
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