Dileep Singh

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Raja Sir Dileep Singh K.C.I.E. (18 March 1891- 8 February 1961) was the last official ruler of the princely state of Sailana State from year 1895 to 1919.[1][2]

He succeeded to the throne upon death of his father ruler Raja Sir Jashwant Singh II by in year 1919.[1]

He received He received Delhi Durbar gold medals of 1911, Kaiser-i-Hind Medal in 1901, Indian Independence Medal in 1947. He was created KCIE in 1934.[1][2] He served as president of Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha in 1920 and 1930.[3]

He signed the instrument of accession to the Dominion of India on 15 August 1947, merging the Sailana State in to Union of India.[1]

He died on 8 February 1961.[1][2]

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