Ari Singh II
| Ari Singh II | |
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 Ari Singh II | |
| Maharana of Mewar | |
| Reign | 1762–72 |
| Predecessor | Raj Singh II |
| Successor | Hamir Singh II |
| Born | 27 July 1724 |
| Died | 9 March 1773 (aged 48) |
| Spouse | Jhaliji Sardar Kanwarji of Gogunda in Mewar
Devriji Amrit Kanwarji from Sirohi Bhatiyaniji Guman Kanwarji of Mohi in Mewar Rathorji Saras Kanwarji of Ratlam in Malwa Chauhanji Radha Kanwarji of Kotharia in Mewar |
| Issue | Sons:-
Daughters:- Chandra Kanwarji Anup Kanwarji |
| House | Ranawat Sisodia |
| Father | Jagat Singh II |
| Mother | Jhaliji Amar Kanwarji d.of Thakore Raj Abhaysinhji of Lakhtar in Gujarat |
| Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar II (1326–1971) |
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Maharana Ari Singh II[1] (after 27 July 1724 – 9 March 1773) was the Maharana of Mewar Kingdom.His accession to the throne was controversial as he was deemed to have made his way clear and unopposed by killing Kunwar Ratan Singh the only child of his nephew Maharana Raj Singh II(r. 1762–1772).
The younger brother of Maharana Pratap Singh II, Ari Singh II was assassinated on 9 March 1773 by Maharao Ajit Singhji of Bundi who in turn was assassinated by him.
Reign[edit]
He reigned from 1762 to 1772. In his reign Marathas were weakened in India, but Mahadaji Scindia restored Maratha power in the North. He formed an alliance with Maratha against the Mughal Empire.
References[edit]
- ^ "UDAIPUR". Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2013.