Sur Singh

Raja Sur Singh
Maharaja of the Jodhpur
Tenure 11 July 1595 – 7 September 1619
Coronation 23 July 1595, Sringar Chowki, Mehrangarh, Jodhpur
Born 24 April 1571
Died 7 September 1619
Mahaikat, Deccan
Issue Gaj Singh
Father Udai Singh
Mother Manrang Devi
Religion Hinduism

Sawai Raja Sur Singh or Suraj Mal (24 April 1571 – 7 September 1619), was the Raja of Marwar Kingdom (r. 11 July 1595 – 7 September 1619).

He succeeded on the death of his father, 11 July 1595. He assisted Princes Murad and Daniyal in the conquest of Gujarat and the Deccan for Emperor Akbar, receiving the hereditary title of Sawai Raja in recognition of his many services. He died on active service at Mahaikat, Deccan, 7 September 1619.

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