Ali bin Hamud vs Nihal Singh of Dholpur

Ali bin Hamud became Sultan of Zanzibar after the deposition of his father Hamud bin Mohammed by the British. He was installed as a British puppet ruler, with real power held by the British consul.

Ali bin Hamud traveled to London to attend the coronation of King Edward VII, representing Zanzibar as a British protectorate. This event symbolized Zanzibar's subordinate status within the British Empire.

Ali bin Hamud abdicated the sultanate due to poor health and British pressure. He was succeeded by his son Khalifa bin Harub. His abdication marked the end of his brief and largely ceremonial rule.

Nihal Singh became the ruler of Dholpur princely state at age six after the death of his father. A regency council administered the state until he came of age. His reign was marked by efforts to consolidate Jat rule under British paramountcy.

Nihal Singh commissioned the construction of the Dholpur Palace, a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The palace served as the royal residence and administrative center, reflecting his patronage of architecture and the state's prosperity.

Nihal Singh provided military support to the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He sent troops to assist in suppressing the uprising in neighboring regions, strengthening his relationship with the British.

Nihal Singh died in 1873 after a reign of 37 years. He was succeeded by his son Ram Singh. His reign saw Dholpur remain a loyal princely state under British suzerainty, with limited internal autonomy.