Maharaja Anup Singh(1638 – 1698)
Anup Singh of Bikaner
Tenth ruler of Bikaner (r. 1669–1698); first to receive the title 'Maharaja' from Aurangzeb after leading the decisive siege of Golconda (1687).
Facts at a glance
- Born
- Died
- Gender
- MALE
- Religion
- HINDUISM
- Type
- RULER
Details
- Reign
- 1669–1698 CE
- Title
- First Maharaja of Bikaner (granted by Aurangzeb)
- Military legacy
- Commanded siege of Golconda (1687); Sultanate surrendered Oct 1687
- Cultural legacy
- Anup Sanskrit Library: 6,000+ manuscripts
- Architecture
- Anup Mahal at Junagarh Fort with gold lacework
- Death
- 1698 at Adoni (Deccan) on imperial service