Jai Singh Prabhakar
| Jai Singh Virendra Shiromani Dev Bharat Dharam Prabhakar | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja of Alwar | |
| Reign | 1892–1937 |
| Coronation | 1892 |
| Predecessor | Mangal Singh Prabhakar Bahadur |
| Successor | Tej Singh Prabhakar Bahadur |
| Born | 14 June 1882 |
| Died | 20 May 1937 (aged 54) Paris, France |
| Issue | one daughter |
| House | Kachwaha of Alwar |
| Father | Mangal Singh Prabhakar Bahadur |
Jai Singh Prabhakar GCSI GCIE (14 June 1882 – 19 May 1937) was the Maharaja of princely state of Alwar from 1892 to 1937. The only son of the previous ruler, Sir Mangal Singh Prabhakar Bahadur. Sir Jai Singh initially was noted as brilliant, erudite and charming, however was later forced into exile. He died in 1937 at the age of 54. He was succeeded by a distant relative, Tej Singh Prabhakar Bahadur.
He was educated in Mayo College, Ajmer. He was a highly regarded Indian English orator and scholar. He lived a lavish lifestyle and spent treasury money on hunting and palaces such as Sariska Palace (now a tiger reserve and hotel). He assisted the farming community with the construction of a number of bunds (irrigation dams).
Jai Singh took pride in his State's infantry regiments and had them sent to China during the anti-Christian uprising in China and in the following relief operations. It also served in the World War I; recognizing his services, he was awarded the GCIE in 1919.
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