Rup Deo
| Rana Rup Deo | |
|---|---|
| Rana | |
| Rana of Alirajpur | |
| Reign | 1871 – 1881 |
| Predecessor | Rana Ganga Deo |
| Successor | Rana Bijai Singh |
| Born | 1847 |
| Died | 29 October 1881 (aged 33–34) |
| Issue |
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| House |  Alirajpur |
| Dynasty | Rathore |
| Father | Jaswant Singh |
Rana Rup Dev (or Roop Deo) was the Rathore-Rajput ruler of one of its early sub-clan of Alirajpur State from the year 1871 until his death in 1881.He died without a male issue and was thus therefore succeeded by a distant kin Bijai Singh.
Early life and career
[edit]When his father, Jaswant Singh, died in 1862, he left behind a will stating that the state of Alirajpur was to be divided equally between his sons, Ganga Deo and Rup Deo.[1] However, the will was not followed, and the Government of India decided that Ganga Deo should succeed to his father's titles, while suitable provisions would be made for Rup Deo.[1] Accordingly, arrangements were made.[1] When his eldest brother was deposed in 1869 and Alirajpur was placed under superintendence, he was given a role in the administration.[2] It was done to ensure he was properly trained for the duties that would devolve upon him when he succeeded his brother.[3]
Succession
[edit]Upon the death of Ganga Deo in 1871, he succeeded him as the Rana of Alirajpur.[2]
Reign
[edit]At the time of his succession, the Government of India decided to make no changes to the existing administration until Rup proved his ability to efficiently fulfill the responsibilities of governance.[4] In 1873, he was granted administrative powers with the condition that his continuation in power would rely on his effectiveness in managing the administration.[2]
Death
[edit]He died without any issue in 1881.[5] His death led to a succession dispute in Alirajpur which was resolved when the Government of India selected Bijai Singh as his successor.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Purushotam Vishram Mawjee (1911). (1911) Imperial durbar album of the Indian princes, chiefs and zamindars, Vol. I. pp. 102–104.
- ^ a b c C.E. Luard (1908). Western States Gazetteers: Malwa. Bombay, British India Press. p. 599.
- ^ Aitchison C. U (1930). A Collection Of Treaties, Engagements and Sanads Vol - Iv (1930). Central Publication Branch Government Of India, Calcutta. p. 161.
- ^ Mehta, Manu Nandshankar (1896). Hind Rajasthan. p. 767.
- ^ Aurora, Gurdip Singh (1972). Tribe-caste-class Encounters; Some Aspects of Folk-urban Relations in Alirajpur Tehsil. Administrative Staff College of India. pp. 76–77.
- ^ Chandra, Ramesh (2004). Cities and Towns of India. Commonwealth Publishers. p. 90. ISBN 978-81-7169-808-0.
- ^ Agarwal, Krishna Prakash (1979). British Take-over of India: Modus Operandi : an Original Study of the Policies and Methods Adopted by the British While Taking Over India, Based on Treaties and Other Official Documents. Oriental Publishers & Distributors. p. 122.