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Man Singh of Marwar

Man Singh was the last independent Maharaja of Marwar Kingdom and Jodhpur State. He was appointed as Heir Apparent by his grandfather Vijay Singh on 7 November 1791. However upon Vijay Singh's death, Bhim Singh seized Jodhpur and proclaimed himself as the ruler of Marwar.

Siege of Mehrangarh
In 1806 the combined armies of Jaipur, Bikaner and Mewar declared war on Marwar in order to install a pretender as the Maharaja of Marwar. However, Man Singh defeated the combined army so comprehensively that Jagat Singh of Jaipur had to pay a sum of Rs. 2,00,000 to secure his safe passage. In honour of Man's victory over Jaipur the Jai Pol, or victory gate of, was built in the Mehrangarh fort in 1808. ==Asylum to Nagpur ruler==
Asylum to Nagpur ruler
In 1829, Man Singh gave shelter to Mudhoji II Bhonsle, also known as Appa Sahib, the dethroned ruler of Nagpur against the wishes of British. He refused to hand him over to the British in spite of persistent demands by Governor General Lord William Bentinck. Appa Sahib remained in Jodhpur at Man Mandir till his death in 1840. ==Death and legacy==
Death and legacy
Man Singh died at Mandore, 4th September 1843. == Works ==
Works
Man Singh was a eminent poet and scholar of his time and had composed several poems and texts. • Charan Badi Amolak Cheej • Nath-Purana • Nath-Sharot • Nath-Shatak • Siddha-Gyan ==See also==
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