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'''Part I - Chapter II: [[Jaipur]] '''
'''Part I - Chapter II: [[Jaipur]] '''
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Area: 15,000 sq. miles. Population: 1,900,000.
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Revenue: 36,00,000 rupees. 1
== Foundation of Jaipur state ==
== Foundation of Jaipur state ==
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'''Area''': 15,000 sq. miles. '''Population''': 1,900,000.
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'''Revenue''': 36,00,000 rupees. 1
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THE kingdom of [[Jaipur]], better known amongst the Rajputs as the kingdom of [[Amber]] or [[Dhundhar]], was founded by '''Dhola Rae''' in the year '''957'''. Dhola Rae was thirty-fourth in descent from '''[[Nala|Raja Nal]]''', traditional founder of the kingdom and city of [[Narwar]]. Raja Nal is said to have been lineally descended from [[Kush]], the second son of [[Rama]], King of '''Koshula''', whose capital was [[Ayodhia]], the modern [[Oudh]]. Hence the reigning family in [[Jaipur]]
THE kingdom of [[Jaipur]], better known amongst the Rajputs as the kingdom of [[Amber]] or [[Dhundhar]], was founded by '''Dhola Rae''' in the year '''957'''. Dhola Rae was thirty-fourth in descent from '''[[Nala|Raja Nal]]''', traditional founder of the kingdom and city of [[Narwar]]. Raja Nal is said to have been lineally descended from [[Kush]], the second son of [[Rama]], King of '''Koshula''', whose capital was [[Ayodhia]], the modern [[Oudh]]. Hence the reigning family in [[Jaipur]]
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:1 Vide Appendix C. 2 Aitchison's Treaties.
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raja agreed to furnish troops on the requisition of the British Government, and to pay an annual tribute of eight lakhs of rupees until the revenue should exceed forty lakhs, after which five-sixteenths were to be paid in addition to the eight lakhs. The fresh duty urged on the Maharaja after the conclusion of the treaty was the resumption of the lands usurped by the nobles, and the reduction of the nobles to their proper relation of subordination to the Maharaja. Through the mediation of '''Sir David Ochterlony''' agreements were entered into similar to those formed at [[Udaipur]]. The usurped lands were restored to the Maharaja, and the
raja agreed to furnish troops on the requisition of the British Government, and to pay an annual tribute of eight lakhs of rupees until the revenue should exceed forty lakhs, after which five-sixteenths were to be paid in addition to the eight lakhs. The fresh duty urged on the Maharaja after the conclusion of the treaty was the resumption of the lands usurped by the nobles, and the reduction of the nobles to their proper relation of subordination to the Maharaja. Through the mediation of '''Sir David Ochterlony''' agreements were entered into similar to those formed at [[Udaipur]]. The usurped lands were restored to the Maharaja, and the
nobles were guaranteed in their legitimate rights and possessions.1
nobles were guaranteed in their legitimate rights and possessions.1
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acknowledging their unanimous belief of the fact ; adding that, ' should a son be born, they would acknowledge him as their lord, and to none else pledge allegiance.' 1
acknowledging their unanimous belief of the fact ; adding that, ' should a son be born, they would acknowledge him as their lord, and to none else pledge allegiance.' 1
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On April 25, '''1819''', four months and four days after Juggut Singh's death, a son was ushered into the world with the usual demonstrations of joy, and received as autocrat of the '''Kutchwas''' ; whilst the youthful interloper was removed from the throne, and thrust back into his native obscurity. 2
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On April 25, '''1819''', four months and four days after Juggut Singh's death, a son was ushered into the world with the usual demonstrations of joy, and received as autocrat of the '''Kutchwas''' ; whilst the youthful interloper was removed from the throne, and thrust back into his native obscurity. 2
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== Jai Singh ==
== Jai Singh ==
The young child was named '''Jai Singh'''. The Government was assumed in his name by his mother. But during the minority of the young prince, [[Jaipur]] was a scene of '''corruption''' and misgovernment, and the British Government found it necessary to appoint an officer to reside at the capital, and to authorise him to interfere in the internal administration of the State, with a view of guarding the interests of the British Government, and securing the payment of the tribute. 3
The young child was named '''Jai Singh'''. The Government was assumed in his name by his mother. But during the minority of the young prince, [[Jaipur]] was a scene of '''corruption''' and misgovernment, and the British Government found it necessary to appoint an officer to reside at the capital, and to authorise him to interfere in the internal administration of the State, with a view of guarding the interests of the British Government, and securing the payment of the tribute. 3
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to the formation of a conspiracy by Jotharam. The life of the agent, '''Colonel Alves''', was attempted, and his assistant, Mr. Blake, was murdered. The murderers were seized and executed by order of the minister, and Jotharam and his fellow conspirators were imprisoned for life in the fort of [[Chanar]]. 1 The young '''Raja, Ram Singh''', was placed under the guardianship of the British political agent. Under his superintendence, a council of regency, consisting of five of the principal nobles, was formed, and to their decision all measures of importance were submitted. The army was reduced, every branch of the administration was reformed, and sati, slavery, and infanticide were prohibited. The tribute was found to be far in excess of a due proportion of the revenue ; a remission was therefore made in '''1842''' of forty-six lakhs of rupees, and the annual amount was reduced to four lakhs. 2
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to the formation of a conspiracy by Jotharam. The life of the agent, '''Colonel Alves''', was attempted, and his assistant, Mr. Blake, was murdered. The murderers were seized and executed by order of the minister, and Jotharam and his fellow conspirators were imprisoned for life in the fort of [[Chanar]]. 1
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== Raja Ram Singh ==
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The young '''Raja, Ram Singh''', was placed under the guardianship of the British political agent. Under his superintendence, a council of regency, consisting of five of the principal nobles, was formed, and to their decision all measures of importance were submitted. The army was reduced, every branch of the administration was reformed, and sati, slavery, and infanticide were prohibited. The tribute was found to be far in excess of a due proportion of the revenue ; a remission was therefore made in '''1842''' of forty-six lakhs of rupees, and the annual amount was reduced to four lakhs. 2
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'''Maharaja Ram Singh did good service during the mutinies'''. For this he received a grant of the district of [[Kotkasim]], under a promise to respect the revenue settlements made whilst the district had been under British management. He also received the privilege of adoption. 3
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'''Maharaja Ram Singh did good service during the mutinies'''. For this he received a grant of the district of [[Kotkasim]], under a promise to respect the revenue settlements made whilst the district had been under British management. He also received the privilege of adoption.
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'''Ram Singh''' is an intelligent prince, and devotes his best energies to the development of the resources of his country. With this object he has opened out roads,
'''Ram Singh''' is an intelligent prince, and devotes his best energies to the development of the resources of his country. With this object he has opened out roads,
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:1 Aitchison. 2 Aitchison's Treaties. 3 Ibid.
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[[An historical sketch of the native states of India|Go to Index of the Book]]
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''' End of Part I - Chapter II: [[Jaipur]] '''