Ram Singh of Dholpur
Rana Ram Singh, KCIE (26 May 1883 – 29 March 1911) was the Jat ruler of Dholpur state (1901–1911) in what is now Rajasthan, India. He was from Bamraulia gotra of Jats. He was born on 26 May 1883 and succeeded Rana Nihal Singh in 1901 after his death. He was not of age when he ascended to the throne. He got full rights in March 1905.
| Ram Singh | |
|---|---|
| Maharaj Rana of Dholpur | |
| Reign | 1901-1911 CE |
| Predecessor | Nihal Singh |
| Successor | Udaybhanu Singh |
| House | Bamraulia Dynasty |
| Religion | Hindu |
He married Ripudman Kaur, the daughter of the Maharaja Hira Singh of Nabha. He was educated at Mayo College, Ajmer; later joined the Imperial Cadet Corps.
During his rule the state was divided into six parganas namely, 1. Dholpur, 2. Rajakhedi, 3. Badi, 4. Basaidi, 5. Mania and 6. Kulari. This way the administration of the state was improved.
He died on 2 April 1911. His successor was Rana Udaybhanu Singh.
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