About
Sir Bhupinder Singh 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.
Family
Parent
- Rajinder Singh not in the catalogue yet
Child
- Yadavindra Singh not in the catalogue yet
- Bhalindra Singh not in the catalogue yet
Personal details
- Also known as
- Maharaja Sir Bhupinder Singh
- Born
- October 12, 1891
- Birthplace
- Patiala
- Nationality
- Indian
- Education
- Aitchison College
Awards
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
- Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
