Duleepsinhji of Nawanagar

ModernEmperorIndia1905 — 1959

Nephew of Ranji, England Test cricketer.

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Quick Facts

Born

1905

Died

1959

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)11

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score37.4

Duleepsinhji of Nawanagar — Complete Timeline

1929 AD

Test Cricket Debut for EnglandCultural◆ Major

Duleepsinhji made his Test debut for England against South Africa at Lord's. He scored 50 in the first innings, becoming the second Indian-born cricketer to play Test cricket for England after his uncle Ranjitsinhji.

CricketTest DebutEngland

Impact: globalconstructive

1930 AD

Scored 173 Against Australia at Lord'sCultural◆ Major

Duleepsinhji scored 173 runs for England against Australia in the second Test at Lord's. This innings was a highlight of the 1930 Ashes series and demonstrated his batting prowess against a strong Australian attack.

CricketAshesEngland

Impact: globalconstructive

1932 AD

Retired from First-Class CricketCultural

Duleepsinhji retired from first-class cricket at the age of 27 due to health issues. He played 12 Test matches for England, scoring 995 runs at an average of 58.52, before focusing on his royal duties.

CricketRetirementEngland

Impact: global

1933 AD

Appointed Maharaja of NawanagarPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the death of his uncle Ranjitsinhji, Duleepsinhji succeeded him as the Maharaja of Nawanagar. He ruled the princely state until his death, focusing on administration and development.

SuccessionPrincely StateNawanagar

Impact: regionalconstructive