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Vikram Singh (ruler)

Sir Vikram Singh was the Raja of Narsinghgarh from 1924 until his death in 1957.

Birth

He was born on 21 September 1909 to Arjun Singh and Shiv Kanwar.

Education

He was educated at Daly College, Indore, and Mayo College, Ajmer. He passed the diploma examination from the latter college in April 1927. After leaving college, he spent a year in Bangalore undergoing administrative training under the Mysore Government. In July 1928, he took a short trip to Europe, visiting England, Scotland, and France to further his education.

Succession

Upon his father's death, he succeeded him as the Raja of Narsinghgarh on 23 April 1924. As he was a minor at the time, the state was administered by a council of regency, with his mother serving as regent.

Reign

He was invested with full ruling powers on 7 October 1929.

Personal life

He married in June 1929 a daughter of the then heir apparent of Kutch.

Death

He died on 17 July 1957 and was succeeded by Bhanu Prakash Singh.

Honours

He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire in 1941.

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