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| Bada Bagh, the memorial burial site of Jai Singh II near Jaisalmer, India |
Date of Birth: 3 November 1688
House: Kachwaha
Spouse(s): Bikaner, Sheopur, and Udaipur
Predecessor: Bishan Singh
Reign: 1723 – 1743
Brief: An Indian warrior client king of the Mughal Emperor, Jai Singh II achieved his fame while serving in the Deccan Wars as the king of Amber. He raised the siege of Khelna and was appointed governor of Malwa in 1704. Following the war, Jai Singh served in numerous campaigns conquering forts of the Jat Confederacy. His kingdom was enlarged and became Juiper in 1723. In his new position, he continued to serve as the Malwa governor, conquering enemies for the Mughals and centralizing the Deccan Plateau. When the Mughals were attacked by Nadir Shah, Jai Singh began defending his own lands. He built up Jaipur city which became the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Brief: An Indian warrior client king of the Mughal Emperor, Jai Singh II achieved his fame while serving in the Deccan Wars as the king of Amber. He raised the siege of Khelna and was appointed governor of Malwa in 1704. Following the war, Jai Singh served in numerous campaigns conquering forts of the Jat Confederacy. His kingdom was enlarged and became Juiper in 1723. In his new position, he continued to serve as the Malwa governor, conquering enemies for the Mughals and centralizing the Deccan Plateau. When the Mughals were attacked by Nadir Shah, Jai Singh began defending his own lands. He built up Jaipur city which became the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Date of Death: 21 September 1743
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