Ram Singh Bundi

Ram Singh was born in 1811 as the eldest son of Raja Bishen Singh. The following year Ram Singh had a brother, Gopal Singh in 1812.^[3][4] He was a disciple of Satguru Balak Singh.^[5] He succeeded his Father following after he died at the age of 48 on 14 May 1821 and was later installed on 5 August 1821 at the age of just 10.^[2][3][4] The Raja mostly experienced a rather peaceful and beloved reign during his nearly 70-year tenure (which was the longest reign in Rajasthani history) for much of his rule.^[5][6][7] During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the Raja lacked much enthusiasm and interest in the conflict, providing lukewarm amounts of support, but was still considered very supportive of the British.^[4][8][9] He experienced the establishment of the British Raj in 1858. He was a notable friend of Raja Ram Singh II of Kota. Eventually he was granted a Sanad in 1862 at the age of 51 and became a well-respected figure within the British Raj.^[4] According to many contemporary sources, he was considered as a remarkable and popular ruler and was shown with the strict integrity he evinced in all his actions.^{[3][4][5][10][11]} He was granted the GCSI honour in 1877 after reigned for over 55 years.^[4][12] He died at the age of 78 on 28 March 1889 and was succeeded by his son Raja Raghubir Singh after an extremely long and progressive rule.^[2][4][3]

The ruler married thrice and was the father of six children in total.^[4][3]

• Raja Raghubir Singh
• Thakur Rangraj Singh
• Thakur Raghuraj Singh
• Thakur Arjun Singh
• Thakur Gordhan Singh
• Thakur Jagannath Singh

• List of longest-reigning monarchs
• Bundi State