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Bhim Singh (? – 19 October 1803), was the Maharaja of Marwar Kingdom (r. 17 July 1793 – 19 October 1803).
| Bhim Singh | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja of Marwar | |
| Ruler of Marwar | |
| Tenure | 17 July 1793 – 19 October 1803 |
| Coronation | 20 July 1793, Mehrangarh, Jodhpur |
| Predecessor | Vijay Singh |
| Successor | Man Singh |
| Born | ? Jodhpur |
| Died | 19 October 1803 Mehrangarh, Jodhpur |
| Spouse | Bhatiyaniji Shringar Kanwarji d.of Yuvraj Rai Singhji and grand-daughter of Maharawal Mulraj II of Jaisalmer
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| Issue | Kunwar Dhonkal Singh (born posthumously) |
| House | Rathore |
| Father | Kunwar Bhom Singh |
| Mother | Chauhanji Indra Kanwarji d.of Rao Kalyan Singhji of Bhawad in Marwar |
| Religion | Hinduism |
He seized Mehrangarh and proclaimed himself ruler in place of his grandfather on 13 April 1792. On 20 March 1793, he surrendered and retired to his personal jagir at Sawana, and again seized the fort and proclaimed himself ruler for the second time on 17 July 1793. He spent his entire reign contesting the succession with his uncles and cousins. Bhim Singh was decided to be married to Krishna Kumari of Udaipur by her father Bhim Singh of Mewar.[1][2]
He died at Mehrangarh, Jodhpur on 19 October 1803.
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