Jagat Singh II
Maharana of Mewar
Depiction of a young Jagat Singh II
Maharana of Mewar
Reign1734–1751
PredecessorSangram Singh II
SuccessorPratap Singh II
Born(1709-09-17)17 September 1709
Died5 June 1751(1751-06-05) (aged 41)
SpouseSolankiniji Man Kanwarji of Lunawada in Gujarat

Rathorji Kalyan Kanwarji of Idar

Bhatiyaniji Bakht Kanwarji from Jaisalmer

Mertaniji Umaid Kanwarji of Ghanerao in Mewar

Jhaliji Amar Kanwarji of Lakhtar in Gujarat

Devriji Phool Kanwarji of Sirohi

Hadiji Indra Kanwarji of Indragarh in Kota
IssueSons:-

Pratap Singh II

Ari Singh II

Daughters:- Ratan Kanwarji m.to Maharaja Vijay Singh of Marwar

Amrit Kanwarji m.to Rao Abhai Singhji of Chawad in Mewar

Suraj Kanwarji
HouseRanawat Sisodia
DynastySisodias of Mewar
FatherSangram Singh II
MotherParmarji Umaid Kanwarji d.of Rao Mukund Singhji of Bambori in Mewar

Maharana Jagat Singh II[1] (17 September 1709 – 5 June 1751), was the Maharana of Mewar Kingdom (r. 1734 – 1751). He being the eldest among his brothers succeeded to the throne of Mewar.[2]

He spent the fortunes of his kingdom while trying to place his nephew, Kunwar Madho Singh I on the throne of Jaipur, he was defeated at the Battle of Rajamahal and forced to pay heavy tributes to the Kachawaha house Jaipur. He was also unable to pay his mercenaries who ravaged his country.

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  2. ↑ "Rulers of Mewar".
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