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Bhupinder Singh of Patiala

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Bhupinder Singh of Patiala

Sir Bhupinder Singh (12 October 1891 – 23 March 1938) was the Maharaja of Patiala and a cricket player. Singh's reign as Maharaja of the princely state of Patiala, in British India, lasted from 1900 to 1938. He was a member of the Phulkian dynasty. During his reign, Singh was most noted for his extravagance, contributions to sports, and for being an ally to the British Raj. Many of Singh's children married notable individuals and through his children, Singh has many notable descendants.

Infobox

Reign
8 November 1900 – 23 March 1938
Predecessor
Rajinder Singh
Successor
Yadavindra Singh
Minister of State
See list Liaqat Hayat Khan
Born
(1891-10-12)12 October 1891Moti Bagh Palace, Patiala, Patiala State, Punjab Province, British India
Died
23 March 1938(1938-03-23) (aged 46)Patiala, Patiala State, Punjab Province, British India
Spouse
10
IssueDetail
Estimated at 52, including Yadavindra Singh and Bhalindra Singh
Dynasty
Phulkian
Father
Rajinder Singh
Mother
Jasmer Kaur Manshahia
Religion
Sikhism
Competition
Competition FC Matches 27 Runs scored 643 Batting average 17.37 100s/50s 0/1 Top score 83 Balls bowled 72 Wickets 2 Bowling average 5 wickets in innings 0 10 wickets in match 0 Best bowling 2-40 Catches/stumpings 4/0
Matches
27
Runs scored
643
Batting average
17.37
100s/50s
0/1
Top score
83
Balls bowled
72
Wickets
2
5 wickets in innings
0
10 wickets in match
0
Best bowling
2-40
Catches/stumpings
4/0

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Regnal titles
Regnal titles
Bhupinder Singh of Patiala Phulkian DynastyBorn: 12 October 1891 Died: 23 March 1938
Regnal titles
Preceded byRajinder Singh
Preceded byRajinder Singh
Bhupinder Singh of Patiala Phulkian DynastyBorn: 12 October 1891 Died: 23 March 1938
Preceded byRajinder Singh
Bhupinder Singh of Patiala Phulkian DynastyBorn: 12 October 1891 Died: 23 March 1938
Maharaja of Patiala 1900–1938
Bhupinder Singh of Patiala Phulkian DynastyBorn: 12 October 1891 Died: 23 March 1938
Succeeded byYadavindra Singh
Civic offices
Civic offices
Bhupinder Singh of Patiala Phulkian DynastyBorn: 12 October 1891 Died: 23 March 1938
Civic offices
New titleSir Dorabji Tata
New titleSir Dorabji Tata
Bhupinder Singh of Patiala Phulkian DynastyBorn: 12 October 1891 Died: 23 March 1938
New titleSir Dorabji Tata
Bhupinder Singh of Patiala Phulkian DynastyBorn: 12 October 1891 Died: 23 March 1938
President of the Indian Olympic Association 1928–1938
Bhupinder Singh of Patiala Phulkian DynastyBorn: 12 October 1891 Died: 23 March 1938
Succeeded byYadavindra Singh
Bhupinder Singh of Patiala Phulkian DynastyBorn: 12 October 1891 Died: 23 March 1938
Regnal titles
Preceded byRajinder Singh
Maharaja of Patiala 1900–1938
Succeeded byYadavindra Singh
Civic offices
New titleSir Dorabji Tata
President of the Indian Olympic Association 1928–1938
Succeeded byYadavindra Singh

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