Shahpura State

The State of Shahpura or Princely State of Shahpura was a princely state in Shahpura, Bhilwara during the era of British India. Its relations with the British were managed by the Rajputana Agency. The last ruler of Shahpura signed the accession to join the Indian Union in 1949.

The Haraoti-Tonk Agency, with headquarters at Deoli, dealt with the states of Tonk and Bundi, as well as with the estate of Shahpura.

History
In 1629 the Phulia estate jagir was given to a Sisodia prince called Sujan Singh by The Maharana of Mewar.

Its rulers bore the title of "Raja" but were later bestowed with the title of "Raja Dhiraj" by the Maharana of Mewar. In 1908 the average revenue of the state was Rs.3,00,000. The Raja Dhiraj of Shahpura was entitled to a 9 gun salute.

Raja Dhiraj's

 * 1706 – 27 December 1729        Bharat Singh                       (d. 1730)
 * 27 Dec 1729 – 13 January 1769 Umaid Singh I                      (d. 1769)
 * 14 Jan 1769 – 29 May 1774 Ram Singh                          (d. 1774)
 * 29 May 1774 – 19 May 1796 Bhim Singh                         (b. c.1715 – d. 1796)
 * 19 May 1796 – 7 July 1827  Amar Singh                         (b. 1784 – d. 1827)
 * 19 May 1796 – c. 1802      .... -Regent
 * 7 July 1827 – 5 June 1845  Madho Singh                        (b. 1813 – d. 1845)
 * 5 June 1845 – 23 June 1853 Jagat Singh                        (b. 1837 – d. 1853)
 * 5 June 1845 – 18..        Rani Khangarotji (f) -Regent
 * 15 Jul 1853 – 21 April 1869  Lakshman Singh                     (b. 1852 – d. 1870)
 * 23 Jun 1853 – 21 April 1870 Rani Mertaniji (f) -Regent         (b. c.1832 – d. 1916)
 * 21 Apr 1870 – 24 June 1932 Sir Nahar Singh        (b. 1855 – d. 1932) (from 1 January 1903, Sir Nahar Singh)
 * 21 Apr 1870 – 3 March 1876  Rani Mertaniji (f) -Regent         (s.a.)
 * 24 Jun 1932 – 3 February 1947  Umaid Singh II                     (b. 1876 – d. 1955)
 * 3 Feb 1947 – 15 August 1947 Sudharshandev Singh                (b. 1915 – d. 1992)