Shiv Singh of Sikar

In 1721, upon the death of his father, Daulat Singh, he succeeded him as Rao of Sikar. His father began constructing the fort and palace at Sikar during his lifetime but died before they were completed. Soon after, a Seth from Agra was looted by robbers who carried away all his silver. Seeing this, and knowing that Shekhawati was always on the verge of attacks, it became necessary to have a powerful ally to rely on in times of war and conflict. He met Jai Singh, his kin, a powerful ruler who held considerable influence. This meeting took place at Mauzmabad, where Shiv accepted Jai suzerainty and became a tributary of Jaipur. == Personal life ==

Marriage He had four wives. This left Shiv Singh heartbroken, and he never returned to Sikar or Fatehpur afterward. When their mother learned of their killing, she wore white, the color worn in mourning, and took her daughters-in-law and left Sikar. When their father, Shiv, came to know of this episode, he arrived just in time from Jaipur and convinced his wife not to go to her paternal home but to stay at Patoda. He sent his daughter-in-laws to their homes. And that's where, in time, they both gave birth to sons. By his third wife, he had two sons: • Chand Singh • Budh Singh == Death ==

Following the death of Jai Singh, the Battle of Bagru ensued between Madho Singh and Ishwari Singh. He participated in the battle and received a serious wound while fighting against the Marathas. Ishwari Singh made prompt arrangements for his treatment and visited him daily. His son Chand Singh stayed with him and took care of him. At first, he was recovering, but later his illness worsened, and he died in 1748. == References ==