Rai Bajrang Bahadur Singh (1906–1973) was an Indian independence activist and politician, who served as the second Lieutenant Governor of Indian state Himachal Pradesh from 1 January 1955 to 13 August 1963.

Rai Bajrang Bahadur Singh
Rai Bajrang Bahadur Singh of Bhadri (left) with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Lieutenant Governor of Himachal Pradesh
In office
1 January 1955 – 13 August 1963[1]
Preceded byMaj. Gen. Himmatsinhji
Succeeded byBhagwan Sahay
Pretender information
Title(s)Rai of Bhadri
Throne(s) claimedBhadri
Pretend from1971–1973
Monarchy abolishedSovereign Monarchy
1947 (Instrument of Accession)
Titular Monarchy
1971 (26th Amendment of the Indian Constitution)
Last monarchHimself
SuccessorRai Uday Pratap Singh
Rai of Bhadri
Reign1926–1947
PredecessorRai Krishna Pratap Singh
Titular Reign1947–1971
Born1906
Died1973
SpouseRani Girija Devi
Childrenone daughter
Rai Uday Pratap Singh (nephew & adopted son)

He was also the founder Vice-Chancellor of Pantnagar University. He adopted his nephew Rai Uday Pratap Singh as his son.[2] He was ruler of Taluqdari estate of Bhadri in Oudh.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Governors of Himachal Pradesh". Government of Himachal Pradesh. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  2. ^ Ramendra Singh (9 March 2013). "The Raja's Backyard". The Indian Express. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  3. ^ Bhadri Girl's Hostle
Government offices
Preceded by
Maj. Gen. Himmatsinhji
Lieutenant Governor of Himachal Pradesh
1 January 1955 – 13 August 1963
Succeeded by