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By 1938, his new companion was now a successful horse breeder. Although they had yet to marry, she was already Ella A, of
Rajpipla. She clearly welcomed his sponsorship and it cemented their relationship. As his unofficial consort hosting visiting dignitaries, she accompanied him on events overseas,
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He continued to support the democratisation of the Indian state and in 1948 provided 2,800,000 rupees to the new Indian government. He urged other
Princely states to follow suit in the cause of a united nation at a meeting held at his Nepeansea Road residence in Mumbai. He signed the instrument of
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In 1935, his heir-apparent attended the Royal
Military Academy in Woolwich. The mid-1930s were a time when the British Authorities were increasingly required to keep meticulous records on persons of interest. Of note, was the politically damaging affairs of his first cousin, Kumar Shri Himatsimhji
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Throughout the next decade he enacted a series of administrative reforms, modernising his state, and invested heavily in various public health and infrastructure projects in India, such as a power plant, an aqueduct for drinking water and for irrigation throughout his territories, as well as the
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After ceasing to be a ruler of a
Princely state, he retained his titles at an honorary level from 1948, until his untimely death just three years later after a number of years of declining health. His personal wealth allowed him to continue to engage within European
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England increased. However, as a popular ruler, his annual visits to Rajpipla, extended over 5â6 months annually. A cherished pastime was to impress his visiting dignitaries with tales of his tiger hunting, in what is now the
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had been growing stronger in his state since the 1920s. Their focus was to initially improve civil rights on the Indian subcontinent in areas subject to the rule of feudatory rulers, and sometimes also the
British administration. This led to the
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A keen equestrian enthusiast from a very young age, he was an accomplished rider who won his first horse race at the age of eight. Years later he would become the owner of one of the most notable horse stables in both India and
England .
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A charismatic and likable personality widely known in a Royal circles in
England, and a desired guest, London aristocrats craved tales from far away lands and he met their expectations. His entourage on occasions included an elephant.
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In 1922 he embarked on a 15-day tour of the United States to study their financial system. He was accompanied by his uncle, prime minister and head of the army. He was notable for being the only Indian maharaja to meet
President
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Premila of Rajpipla was born in 1949, and was subsequently educated at Heathfield School, Ascot. In her mothers footsteps she became a British fashion model, a businesswoman and a socialite.
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He became the 36th and last ruler of Rajpipla with full ruling powers on 10 December 1915 following the death of his father three months prior, and his elaborate investiture in Old Rajpipla. His Princely state was
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He was a keen sportsman, with an avid interest in Cricket. He followed his father's footsteps with his passion for Motor vehicles. He had a stable of luxury vehicles consisting of twelve Rolls-Royces; from the
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His son, Prince Rajsingh âPippyâ, educated at Westminster School, pursued a career in journalism. Having been introduced to the turf by his father at a very young age, he inherited a passion for horse racing.
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By 1922 he was a highly popular socialite on an international level, as well as a racehorse owner. He spent his summers in England and then returned to India for the winter. He established the Rajpipla State
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throughout his direct rule, he sensed the march of democracy, and endorsed some aspects of the nationalist movement in his own State in the 1940s. His days as a hereditary ruler were numbered following the
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283:, he was the son of the ruler of Rajpipla State, Chhatrasinhji Gambhirsinhji (1862-1915), via his first wife, Princess Wankanerwala Maharani Shri Phool Kunverba Sahiba. He was born in Chhatra Vilas Palace,
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first roads and rail links. Under his rule, free primary and affordable secondary education were introduced, as well as a civil and criminal court and a pension system for public administrators.
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called Rajpipla II to the United Kingdom's war effort for use against the Axis powers. His support for the war effort was commended by the British Establishment. He was awarded the
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Rajpipla Polo Team 1943 (from left). His son Maharajkumar Indrajeet Singhji. His son, Yuvraj Rajendra Singhji, Maharaja Sir Vijaysinhji and his son, Maharajkumar Pramod Singhji
776:. Atherton took the Hindu name of Maharini Ella Devi Sahiba. Eight months later, his son âPippyâ, Prince Rajsingh was born in 1940. A term of endearment had been inherited.
636:. As a feudatory ruler, he recognised the need to achieve a smooth and safe transition for his 200,000 subjects. He was also, as a ruler of a First-class state within the
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2038:"BOMBAY PRINCE, 61, IS DEAD IN ENGLAND; Maharajah of Rajpipla, Ruler of 206,000, Owned Windsor Lad, 1934 Derby Winner. Was Noted Polo Player Visited U.S. in 1926"
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on 10 June 1948, putting an end to the 600-year history of the independent state of Rajpipla. As a direct consequence, he ceased to be a ruler of an ancient
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in preparation for war service. In recognition of this services to the British Raj during the war period, he was awarded the honorary rank of
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1503:"The Maharajah of Rajpipla at his English country home, Manor Cottage, Old Windsor, admiring one of his horses outside his stables on 9 May"
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2137:"Lady Eden's party: Society photograph of two guests: Princess Premila with Sir Hugh Ripley, 4th Baronet (1916â2003)"
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since 1952. It was crafted by G. K. Mhatre (1879-1947), a pioneering sculptor of Pre-Independence India who attended
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who acquired Windsor Lad during July 1934. To the racecourse crowds he was affectionately known as âMr. Pipâ.
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afforded him much respect. His win at Epsom in 1934 served to enhance his status, and he was invited to the
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Bombay Presidency map (1908): Rajpipla State in yellow in the upper section in vicinity of the Narmada River
2023:"File 215-P(S)/1946 Alleged marriage of H.H. the Maharaja of Rajpipla with a woman known as Ellen Atherton"
2009:"File 215-P(S)/1945 Alleged marriage of H.H. the Maharaja of Rajpipla with a woman known as Ellen Atherton"
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Team. These facilities formed part of the Rajpipla Club, inaugurated by the
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2175:. From Our Racing Correspondent. The London Times, Dec 14. 1964. p. 4.
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1282:"Rajpipla Administration Report, 1909/10-1918/19 Reference: IOR/V/10/1828"
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A bronze statue on horseback in his honour has adorned the main square of
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Coronation Supplement to The Illustrated Weekly of India, 9 May 1937
1300:"Rajpipla Administration Report, 1920-1928 Reference: IOR/V/10/1829"
1027:"Maharana Shri Sir Vijayasinhji Chhatrasinhji, Maharaja of Rajpipla"
992:"Maharana Shri Sir Vijayasinhji Chhatrasinhji, Maharaja of Rajpipla"
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Racing with the gods. Marsh, Marcus. Published by A. S. Barnes, 1970
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The London Gazette reported on 26 August 1932 his honorary rank as
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during 1939 that generated a high level of political interest.
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from April to August each year. As a wealthy and influential
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the previous year. He celebrated with a lavish party at the
1905:"Dining with Bergdorf Goodman, and spouse in New York City"
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of 13-guns from 1 January 1921 onwards. Rajpipla was now a
1469:"Maharaja of Rajpipla's Entry Wins 2,000 British Handicap"
1318:"File P 4351/1920 Visit of Maharaja of Rajpipla to Paris"
458:. He was the owner, sponsor and Captain of the Rajpipla
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He achieved success on the racecourse, winning the first
1389:"File P 1433/1922 Rajpipla: Maharaja's visits to Europe"
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When not entertaining high society friends, such as the
2221:. The New Indian Express, 7 April. 2012. Archived from
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List of princely states of British India (alphabetical)
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accession on 19 March 1948 and his kingdom joined the
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Records of his trip to France in 1920 were kept by the
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Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
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over a 4-year period. There was also his own visit to
1827:. New York Daily News, February 11. 1982. p. 12.
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Rajpipla, HH Sir Maharana Shri Chhatrasinhji, Raja of
1491:. Thursday, Apr 21, 1927; pg. 5; Issue 44561; col A.
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2041:. The New York Times, April 30. 1951. p. 20.
243:, (30 January 1890 - 29 April 1951) was the last
1893:. The Times Newspapers Limited. 1938. p. 5.
592:arrayed in his purple and cream racing colours.
2152:"Sandringham II (Owner: Ella Devi of Rajpipla)"
1487:"Racing. Epsom Spring Meeting., Embargo Wins".
1354:. The New York Times, July 9. 1922. p. 22.
943:Baroda, Western India and Gujarat States Agency
1440:(Supplement). 30 December 1924. pp. 1â10.
661:Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
35:during his US tour of 1922. Bain News Service.
16:Indian maharaja, horse breeder and businessman
2207:. Syracuse Herald Journal, February 16. 1982.
1615:"Windsor Lad is Sold to Benson for $ 250,000"
1602:. The Racing Post , June 2. 2006. p. 18.
1562:"Windsor Lad finishes first in English Derby"
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1584:"The Rajpipla maharaja who bagged the Derby"
1453:"Maharaja's horse wins Irish Derby; Embargo"
550:and other races on the Indian Subcontinent.
415:, then known as the Country Bred Derby with
295:, and subsequently became a member of the
2243:. Western India States Agency Press. 1928.
1997:. Syracuse Herald Journal, August 4. 1976.
326:. In 1911 he was a key participant of the
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2168:"Wood Cot (Owner: Ella Devi of Rajpipla)"
2084:"Birth of daughter of Maharana Ella Devi"
538:in Epsom, England. Other horses, such as
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572:as jockey, were the 1934 winners of the
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159:Kusum, Crown Princess of Chhota-Udaipur
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1155:. Bennett, Coleman & Company. 1939
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2362:Indian racehorse owners and breeders
2063:from the original on 18 October 2021
1975:from the original on 18 October 2021
1915:from the original on 18 October 2021
1849:from the original on 18 October 2021
1807:"A 1930 photograph of Ella Atherton"
1456:. The New York Times, June 24. 1926.
1127:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U190162
1057:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U242086
667:, and now held the honorary rank of
1237:The Indian Princes and their States
844:has survived and forms part of the
560:His most notable horse, trained by
507:He received a knighthood from King
218:Princess Phool Kunverba of Wankaner
1935:"Indian Tiger (solo picture) Hunt"
1241:The New Cambridge History of India
1121:. Whoâs who and Who was Who 2022.
980:. National Portrait Gallery. 1927.
121:Princess Padmini Kunverba of Panna
14:
2241:discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk
1965:"Indian Tiger (group photo) Hunt"
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774:Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
713:entitled him to a 13 gun salute.
2191:narmada.nic.in/culture-heritage/
937:Baroda and Gujarat States Agency
576:, in England. King George V and
117:Princess Uday Kunverba of Amleta
1586:. Asian Voice, August 28. 2018.
168:Mohini, Crown Princess of Morvi
1839:"Ella Atherton at Epsom Downs"
949:Political integration of India
176:Princess Chandra Prabha Kumari
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2327:People from Narmada district
2254:Singh, Indra Vikram (2011).
1763:"Claim Notice by Solicitors"
1540:Randall, J. and Morris, T.,
1476:. 21 April 1927. p. 34.
1103:– via openlibrary.org.
998:. National Portrait Gallery.
848:âs royal cars collection at
676:Indian Independence Act 1947
630:Government of India Act 1935
612:Indian independence movement
588:which featured a performing
2260:. Gurgaon: Sporting Links.
2139:. Tatler, 3 November. 1997.
1375:"Pip loses to the Aga Khan"
1033:. Epsom and Ewell Explorer.
931:Western India States Agency
791:, attending racing days at
638:Western India States Agency
210:Chhatrasinhji I of Rajpipla
153:Crown Prince Rajendrasinhji
129:(m. 1940 - 1951; his death)
123:(m. 1917 - 1951; his death)
119:(m. 1911 - 1951; his death)
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2155:. The Times, Oct. 6. 1954.
2107:. The Times, 16 Apr. 1949.
1890:"Newbury Results, Oct. 24"
1235:Ramusack, Barbara (2004),
1085:. Internet Archive. 2011.
755:1939 New York World's Fair
674:During the prelude to the
621:MontaguâChelmsford Reforms
536:City and Suburban Handicap
517:Order of the Star of India
1870:"India At The Coronation"
1825:"The wedding of the week"
235:Vijaysinhji Chhatrasinhji
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1749:"Rajpipla State History"
1564:. Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
1189:"The Race for the Derby"
293:Rajkumar College, Rajkot
2322:People from Old Windsor
1191:. The Age, June 8. 1934
634:Instrument of Accession
617:Round Table Conferences
532:Grand Prix de Bruxelles
365:. This was reported in
1779:Marsh, Marcus (1970).
1542:A Century of Champions
858:The Jewel in the Crown
852:, and was featured in
842:Rolls-Royce Phantom II
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155:Prince Raghunathsinhji
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557:in the British Army.
513:1925 New Year Honours
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291:, he was educated at
185:Princess Premila Devi
164:With Padmini Kunverba
2219:"Rider on the storm"
2053:"Maharani Ella Devi"
1782:Racing with the gods
1710:www.thegazette.co.uk
1521:www.thegazette.co.uk
1411:www.thegazette.co.uk
1215:www.thegazette.co.uk
1152:The Indian Year Book
789:high society circles
649:Supermarine Spitfire
406:India Office Records
297:Imperial Cadet Corps
255:and an accomplished
2372:Indian polo players
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