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Rulers of Erstwhile Bikaner State | 
| Karan Singh Ji |
| Abridge Information | | Genealogical Order | 9th | | Date of birth | Sawan Sudi 6th S. 1673 A.D. 1616 | | Date of Accession | Kartik Badi 13th S. 1686 A.D. 1631 | | Age at Accession | 15 yrs. 3 months | | Date of Demise | Asadh Sudi 4th S. 1726 A.D. 1669 | | Period of Reign | 37 yrs. 8 months | | Age | 52 yrs. 11 months |
| The tenure of Maharaja Karan Singh was studded with glorious achievements. He sided with Aurangzeb in struggle of succession and his two gallant sons Keshri Singh and Padam Singh distinguished themselves in the last desperate battle with Dara. The emperor showed his gratitude to the young princes. Aurangzeb planned to convert Hindu population into Muslims but he thought that the Rajput kings would prove stumbling blocks. He, summoned all of them for a campaign beyond Indus. The plan to take practical shape in their absence. The secrecy of the sinister design however became known when the kings were at Attok. They quickly decided to save their religion under the stewardship of Maharaja Karan Shingh who was proclaimed as 'Jai Jangal Dhar Badshah'. Boats were sent to take the king across the river. Maharaja Karan Singh was the first to axe a boat down to pieces. All other kings followed the suit and in no time the boats were demolished. The kings returned to their respective capitals. Furious and enraged Aurangzeb summoned Maharaja Karan Singh to his court. It was obvious that he intended the Maharaja to be murdered. The Maharaja, accompanied by his two distinguished sons Padam Singh and Keshri Singh reached the court. Maharaja Karan Singh died in 1669 A.D. while he was in Deccan. | | |
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