Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v2.c28.s3.1

v2.c28.s3.1

Rāja Bijai Singh, A.D. 1753-93.—Bijai Singh, then in his twentieth year, succeeded his father, Bakhta. His accession was acknowledged not only by the emperor, but by all the princes around him, and he was inaugurated at the frontier town of Marot,⁵ when proceeding to Merta, where he passed the period of matam or mourning. Hither the independent branches of his family, of Bikaner, Kishangarh, and Rupnagarh, came simultaneously with their condolence and congratulations. Thence he advanced to the capital, and concluded the rites on death and accession with gifts and charities which gratified all expectations.