Bhim Singh (? – 19 October 1803), was the Maharaja of Marwar Kingdom (r. 17 July 1793 – 19 October 1803).

Bhim Singh
Maharaja of Marwar
Ruler of Marwar
Tenure17 July 1793 – 19 October 1803
Coronation20 July 1793, Mehrangarh, Jodhpur
PredecessorVijay Singh
SuccessorMan Singh
Born?
Jodhpur
Died19 October 1803
Mehrangarh, Jodhpur
SpouseBhatiyaniji Shringar Kanwarji d.of Yuvraj Rai Singhji and grand-daughter of Maharawal Mulraj II of Jaisalmer

Tanwarji Sireh Kanwarji of Kelwa in Marwar

Bhatiyaniji Pratap Kanwarji of Osiyan in Marwar

Derawarji Gyan Kanwarji of Jakhan in Marwar

Tanwarji Sardar Kanwarji of Lakhasar in Bikaner

Tanwarji Suraj Kanwarji of Kelwa in Marwar

Kachwahiji Anand Kanwarji of Jaipur

Devadiji Sireh Kanwarji of Mandar in Sirohi

Solankiniji Ratan Kanwarji of Lunawada in Gujarat

Sodhiji Man Kanwarji of Umerkot in Sindh

Chawdiji Heer Kanwarji of Mansa in Gujarat
IssueKunwar Dhonkal Singh (born posthumously)
HouseRathore
FatherKunwar Bhom Singh
MotherChauhanji Indra Kanwarji d.of Rao Kalyan Singhji of Bhawad in Marwar
ReligionHinduism

He seized Mehrangarh and proclaimed himself ruler in place of his grandfather on 13 April 1792. On 20 March 1793, he surrendered and retired to his personal jagir at Sawana, and again seized the fort and proclaimed himself ruler for the second time on 17 July 1793. He spent his entire reign contesting the succession with his uncles and cousins. Bhim Singh was decided to be married to Krishna Kumari of Udaipur by her father Bhim Singh of Mewar.[1][2]

He died at Mehrangarh, Jodhpur on 19 October 1803.

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References

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  1. ^ "The tragic tale of Krishna Kumari of Mewar – and why it isn't told as much as Rani Padmini's".
  2. ^ "The Rajput princess who chose death to save her dynasty".