Bhim Singh of Mewar

ModernEmperorIndia1761 — 1828

Last significant Mewar Maharana.

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Quick Facts

Born

1761

Died

1828

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)15

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score42.4

Bhim Singh of Mewar — Complete Timeline

1778 AD

Last Coronation at ChittorCultural

Bhim Singh was crowned Maharana at Chittor, the traditional capital of Mewar. This was the last coronation held at Chittor before the fort was abandoned due to Maratha threats.

CoronationChittorMewar

Impact: regional

1800 AD

Resisted Maratha InvasionsWar◆ Major

Bhim Singh led Mewar's resistance against Maratha raids under Holkar and Scindia. Despite limited resources, he defended Chittor and Udaipur, but the kingdom was weakened by constant warfare.

Maratha WarsDefenseMewar

Impact: regional

1818 AD

Treaty of 1818 with the BritishPolitical Action◆ Major

Bhim Singh signed a subsidiary alliance with the British East India Company, making Mewar a princely state under British suzerainty. This ended Mewar's independence and brought it under colonial control.

TreatyBritish RajPrincely State

Impact: regional