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To the family of Sawai Bhawani Singh,May GOD bless you and your family,and bring you comfort in this difficult time.Sorry for your loss.
Theresa Meredith
April 20, 2011 | Anderson, SC
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Obituary
JAIPUR, India (AP) — Thousands of people poured into the courtyard of a sprawling palace in the western Indian city of Jaipur on Sunday to pay their last respects to Brigadier Sawai Bhawani Singh, the city's last maharaja.
Singh, 79, died late Saturday in a hospital on the outskirts of New Delhi where he had spent the last two weeks, his daughter Diya Kumari said. He had suffered from high blood pressure and a lung infection.
Singh served as the maharaja or hereditary ruler of Jaipur after his father Sawai Man Singh's death in June 1970. Jaipur was one of hundreds of tiny royal kingdoms that dotted India until the country's independence from Britain in 1947.
The rulers continued to hold onto their titles after independence. However, Singh served as maharaja for only a few months until India formally abolished the royal titles in 1971.
Nevertheless, he continued to be revered in western India's Rajasthan state and was often referred to by his royal title.
Singh served in the Indian army and fought in the 1971 war against rival Pakistan.
On Sunday evening his body — dressed in a military uniform — was laid out in the courtyard of the Chandra Mahal or Moon Palace, one of the palaces that continued to be home to the former royal family. Thousands of local residents and tourists paid their respects, many carrying garlands and flowers to place by his body.
Male relatives and staff members wearing turbans in the mourning colors of black, white and khaki stood beside the body. Singh's wife and other female relatives mourned in a separate section of the palace.
"He was a very kind man and he used to mix with commoners easily," said 84-year-old Mansha Ram Garg, who came to pay his respects.
His funeral is to be conducted in Jaipur according to Hindu religious rites on Monday. He is survived by his wife Padmini Devi and daughter Kumari.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
Guest Book
May God Give Peace and comfort to the departed Soul. HH Late Brig Bhawani Singh was an excellent human being, a great Commander and caring Ruler. It was wonderful always to be in his Company. He inspired the surrondings with his leadership. Two and half years spent at jaipur was the best learning from Respected HH. May God bless His Soul. We extend condolences to the Royal family.
Brig K K Khurana(Retd)
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K K Khurana
April 20, 2011 | Delhi Cantt
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To the the family of Sawai Singh - May God give you peace and comfort. May lord shiva, Vishnu and mahesh be on your side in this difficult time. -Chacha Chichi Baltimore
April 19, 2011
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On behalf of the Chief of the Dynastic House Polanie-Patrikios, His Serene Highness Prince Kermit William I, we pay tribute to the life and legacy of Sawai Bhawani Singh and extend our condolences to his family and friends.
H.E. The Rt. Rev. Dr. David I. Moshier
Baron of Mesta
David Moshier
April 19, 2011 | Washington, DC
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To the the family of Sawai Singh - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
R Golay
April 18, 2011 | Nampa, ID
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I am very sorry about your loss. During this difficult time may you find comfort in knowing God's promised to awaken our dear sleeping ones to a wonderful paradise earth.
John 5:28,29
Scott
April 18, 2011 | CA
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Condolences to the family of Brigadier Sawai Bhawani Singh for their loss.
May all your memories of him bring a smile to your faces & your hearts.
Rest In Peace, Sawai Bhawani Singh.
Gail Siegel
April 18, 2011 | Pompano Beach, FL
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So sorry to hear Mr.Singh passing....May the God of comfort bring the family comfort as they grieve,My deepest condolence
April 18, 2011
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sO SORRY FOR THE PASSING OF SOMEONE SO DEARLY LOVED BY ALL. HE WILL AWAKE TO LIFE ON A PARADISE EARTH WHERE EVENT HE ANIMALS WILL BE IN PEACE WITH ONE ANOTHER. NO WAR OR ENMITY BEWEEN NATIONS BUT WE WILL WORK FOR THE GOOD OF EACH OTHER
HPOSSEMATO
April 18, 2011
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