Ram Singh II
Sawai Ram Singh II (28 September 1833 – 17 September 1880) was the Maharaja of Jaipur from 1835 until 1880, succeeding after the death of Jai Singh III. He became the ruler of Jaipur at the age of 16 months after his father's death. During his reign, he implemented various reforms, influenced by Western ideals and British preferences. He established new departments, reorganized the police force, and constructed roads to promote economic progress. Additionally, he aimed to transform Jaipur into a modern city, introducing schools, colleges, gas lights, and piped water supply. Ram Singh also focused on women's education, building schools and hospitals for their empowerment. Ram Singh was also an avid photographer. His reign marked a period of significant transformation and progress in Jaipur.
| Ram Singh II | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja Sawai of Jaipur | |
| Maharaja of Jaipur | |
| Reign | 1835 – 10 August 1881 |
| Predecessor | Jai Singh III |
| Successor | Madho Singh II |
| Born | 28 September 1833 |
| Died | 10 August 1881 (aged 47) |
| Spouse | Rathorji Chand Kanwarji of Jodhpur
Rathorji Indra Kanwarji of Jodhpur Rathorji Lal Kanwarji of Jodhpur Rathorji Kesar Kanwarji of Ahmadnagar-Idar Bagheliji Janak Kanwarji of Rewa in Baghelkhand Bagheliji Krishna Kanwarji of Rewa in Baghelkhand Bagheliji Suraj Kanwarji of Rewa in Baghelkhand Sisodiniji Roop Kanwarji of Karansar in Jaipur Bhatiyaniji Mrig Kanwarji of Gadiyala in Bikaner Bhatiyaniji Kishan Kanwarji of Madhogarh in Jaipur |
| Issue | No issue |
| House | Kachawaha |
| Father | Jai Singh III |
| Mother | Chandrawatji (Sisodiniji) d.of Rao Lakshman Singhji of Sheopur in Jaipur |