Âlwâr

The Âlwâr was a princely state of India during the period of the British Raj. It makes since integral part of the state of the the Rajasthan.

The town of Âlwâr

History of the principality

Âlwâr was, before its creation, part of the principality of Jaipur. The principality is founded by Pratap Singh (1740 - 1791), a Râjput of an old line, râja of Macheri which receives the title of Râo Râja and Panch Hazari Mansab of the emperor moghol Shâh Âlam II.

The territory is extended by his/her adoptive son Bakhtawar Singh. This last is combined to the British against the Marathes, and in 1803, after the Bataille of Laswari of November 1st, signs a treaty of defensive and offensive alliance with the British government.

A few years later, following its armed intervention with Jaipur, a new treaty is signed prohibiting to him any interference in the policy of the other principalities without the agreement of the British.

During the Revolt of Cipayes, in 1857, the râja Banni Singh sends a force made up of Musulman S and Râjputs to raise the British garrison of Âgrâ, but the Moslems will desert and Râjputs will be demolished by the mutins.

Leaders: Râo Râja then Mahârâja

  • Râo Râja
    • 1775 - 1791: Pratap Singh
    • 1791 - 1815: Bakhtawar Singh
    • 1815 - 1857: Outlaw Singh
    • 1815 - 1826: Balvant Singh (jointly with Singh Outlaw)
    • 1857 - 1874: Sheodan Singh
    • 1874 - 1889: Mangal Singh
  • Mahârâja

See too

External bonds

  • List of the leaders
  • Situation of the city

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