Sir Ranbir Singh invested with full ruling powers over Jind
- When
- 1899
- Where
- Jind State
- Episodes
- 1
Sir Ranbir Singh, the Maharaja of Jind, was formally installed with full ruling powers in 1899 after a decade of regency. This investiture occurred within the British Raj, where princely states like Jind were ruled by indigenous rulers under British paramountcy. The event marks the transition from regency to direct rule for Singh.
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Background and detail
Background. Jind State was a princely state in the Punjab Province of British India. Its territory now forms parts of present-day Punjab and Haryana. During the British Raj, areas ruled by indigenous rulers under British paramountcy were called princely states. Sir Ranbir Singh was the Maharaja of Jind, a state situated in this region.
Investiture. After ruling under a regency for a decade, Singh came of age and was formally installed in 1899. This event signifies the end of the regency period and the beginning of his direct rule over the state. The investiture took place in the context of the British Raj's administration of princely states.
People involved
- Sir Ranbir Singh · Maharaja of Jind
Sources
- Ranbir Singh of Jind Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-11
- British Raj Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
- Jind State Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
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