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Zalim Singh Jhala

1739–1824 · 18th century

Zalim Singh Jhala was the regent and real ruler of Kota in Rajasthan from the 1770s until his death in 1824. A capable administrator and soldier, he reformed the revenue, kept Kota safe from Maratha and Pindari raids and allied with the British in 1817. In 1838 the British separated part of Kota to form Jhalawar for his descendants.

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Kotah State Jhalawar State

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Zalim Singh Jhala. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/zalim-singh-jhala
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