Ari Singh II
Ari Singh II | |
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Maharana of Mewar | |
Reign | 1762–72 |
Predecessor | Raj Singh II |
Successor | Hamir Singh II |
Born | 27 July 1724 |
Died | 9 March 1773 | (aged 48)
Issue | Hamir Singh II Bhim Singh |
Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar II (1326–1971) |
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Ari Singh II[1] (after 27 July 1724 – 9 March 1773) was the Maharana of Mewar Kingdom (r. 1762–1772).
The younger brother of Pratap Singh II, Ari Singh II was assassinated on 9 March 1773.
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Reign
He reigned from 1762 to 1772. In his reign Marathas were weakened in India, but Mahadaji Scindia restored Maratha power in the North. He also took suzereinty of Marathas, became a friend of Marathas; Because Mughal Emperor and grandson of Aurangzeb Shah Alam was weak in North India and he became a tituler King of the Maratha.