Lachhman Singh (sometimes Laxman Singh or Lakshman Singh) was the Rao Raja of Sikar from 1795 until his death in 1833.
| Lachhman Singh | |
|---|---|
| Rao Raja of Sikar | |
| Reign | 1795 – 1833 |
| Predecessor | Devi Singh |
| Successor | Ram Pratap Singh |
| Died | 1833 |
| Issue | Ram Pratap Singh |
| House | Sikar |
| Dynasty | Shekhawat |
Reign
editHe seized 28 villages and the town of Khandela from its Rajas.[1][2] Jagat Singh conferred on him the title of Rao Raja.[3] He built the Laxmangarh Fort in 1805 and founded the town of Laxmangarh in 1807.[4] He had the fort and city built based on the model of Jaipur.[5] He participated in the battle of Fatehpur in 1799 and the relief of Shahpura.[2]
Death
editHe died in 1833 and was succeeded by his son Ram Pratap Singh.[2]
References
edit- ^ Khandela Raj: A Short History of the Rulers of Khandela. Thakur Natwar Singh. 6 July 2012. p. 30.
- ^ a b c Rima Hooja. A History Of Rajasthan. pp. 1025, 1251, 1283.
- ^ Bayley, C. S. (2004). Chiefs and leading families in Rajputana. Public Resource. New Delhi : Asian Educational Services. p. 76. ISBN 978-81-206-1066-8.
- ^ Jain, kesharlal Ajmera (1935). The Jaipur Album Or All About Jaipur. p. 50.
- ^ Provincial Series: Central Provinces. Superintendent of Gevernment Printing. 1908. p. 264.