Bahadur Singh of Bundi

He was born on 16 March 1920 to Dhanurdhar Singh of Kapren. He received his education at Mayo College, Ajmer. He received his education at Mayo College at Ajmer. He was elected as member of the standing committee of the Chamber of Princes in 1943. == Military career ==

He entered the Indian Army in 1942 and was posted to the Officers Training School at Bangalore. He was commissioned in Probyn’s Horse, with which he served in the Burma campaign during World War II. For his gallantry during attack on Meiktila he was awarded the Military Cross in April 1945. == Reign ==

When, on 23 April 1945, his adoptive father died, he succeeded him as the Maharao Raja of Bundi. He was at the time serving in Burma and was news of Ishwari Singh death was heard by his regiment he was sent back to Bundi. He in 1946 introduced a constitution for his state. He signed an instrument of accession in August 1947, and through it he acceded his state to the Dominion of India. ==Death==

He died on 24 December 1977 at Broadlands in England. There, he was visiting Lord Mountbatten. His son Ranjit Singh succeeded to his title, rank, and dignity. == Titles and styles ==

Before his adoption into Bundi family, he was styled Rajkumar Bahadur Singh of Kapren. Following his adoption, he was styled as Maharajkumar Bahadur Singh of Bundi. Upon his accession, he was titled His Highness Hadendra Shiromani Deo Sar Buland Rai Maharao Raja Bahadur Singh Bahadur, the Maharao Raja of Bundi.. ==References==