Zalim Singh

Zalim Singh
Raj Rana
Portrait of Zalim Singh
Musahib-i-Ala of Kota
Reign1771 – 1824
SuccessorMadho Singh
Born1739 (1739)
Died1824 (aged 84–85)
Spouse
  • Gaurji (name unknown)
  • Chundawatji (Sisodiniji) Indra Kanwarji of Begun in Mewar
  • Khichanji (Chauhanji) Saras Kanwarji from Raghogarh-Vijaypur
  • Sisodiniji Gulab Kanwarji of Shahpura
  • Sisodiniji Chandan Kanwarji
Issue
Names
Zalim Singh Jhala
DynastyJhala
FatherPrithvi Singh (biological)
Himmat Singh (adoptive)
MotherSisodiniji Shaktawatji Kushal Kanwarji d.of Bhupal Singh of Dangarmow in Mewar

Zalim Singh Jhala (1739-1824) or Zalim Singh of Kotah, a Jhala Rajput was an administrator, reformer and army commander of the Hada Chauhan house of Kota. He was the de facto ruler of Kota State from 1771 to until his death in 1824. He was referred to by his contemporary James Tod as the Machiavelli of Rajasthan.