Jorawarsinhji
raja of Sant (1896-1946)
Jorawarsinhji was the Raja of Santrampur from 1896 until his death in 1946.
Early life, family, and education
He was born on 24 March 1881 into the Babrol family and was educated at Rajkumar College, Rajkot. He married a daughter of Nahar Singh of Shahpura and, by her, had issue, a son, Pravinsinhji.
Succession
In 1896, when Pratapsinhji, the Raja of Santrampur, died without leaving any issue to succeed him, Jorawarsinhji was chosen to succeed the deceased on the vacant throne. He was installed on the throne on 31 August 1896. Owing to his minority at the time, a council of regency was formed to govern the state in his stead until he came of age. After completing his studies, he remained associated with the Government of India-appointed administrator of his state for more than a year to gain experience in administration. He was formally invested with full administrative powers on 10 May 1902 by the political agent at a grand Durbar, which was specially held for the purpose, at the capital of his state.
He personally oversaw the administration of his state and, during his reign, state revenue increased, lands were surveyed, and regular settlements were introduced. He made primary and secondary education entirely free and made provision for English education.
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