Umed Singh II
Maharajadhiraj Shri Maharaja Mahim Mahendra Maharao Raja Sir Umaid Singh II GCSI GCIE GBE (15 September 1873 – 27 December 1940) was the Hada Chauhan ruler of the Princely State of Kotah from the year 1889 to 1940.
| Umed Singh II | |
|---|---|
| HH Maharao Raja | |
| Maharao of Kotah | |
| Reign | 1889–1940 |
| Predecessor | Shatru Sal Singh II |
| Successor | Bhim Singh II |
| Born | 15 September 1873 |
| Died | 27 December 1940 (aged 67) |
| Spouse | Ranawatji (Sisodiniji) Nand Kanwarji d.of HH Maharana Fateh Singhji of Udaipur State Jadejiji Kesar Kanwarji d.of HH Maharao Khengarji III of Kutch State Kachwahiji (Rajawatji) Gulab Kanwarji sister of Raj Thakuran Sawai Singhji of Isarda Jaipur Sate |
| Issue | Bhim Singh II |
| House | Madhani Hada-Chauhan |
| Father | Maharaj Chagan Singhji of Kotra in Kota |
| Mother | Chandrawatji (Sisodiniji) Chaman Kanwarji d.of Rao Saheb Singhji |
Although never appointed to any official post within the imperial British Raj, Sir Umaid Singh II served as an advisor to leading government officials, and was much sought after for his stately advice. He sent his state troops to fight in both the First World War and the Second World War.
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