The Kachwaha Rajput dynasty of Jaipur ruled the Kingdom of Amber (later Jaipur) from the 12th century to 1947, building Jaipur's iconic walled Pink City and the City Palace that remains its centre. The current titular head is Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, who succeeded his late grandfather Bhawani Singh in 2011 at the age of twelve through formal adoption.

The Family's Roots: The Kachwaha Rajputs

The Kachwaha clan traces its origin to Lord Rama through his son Kusha. The Jaipur branch was founded by Raja Dulha Rai in the 12th century. The capital was moved to Jaipur in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II.

Recent Generations

Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II (21 August 1911 – 24 June 1970) was the last fully reigning Maharaja of Jaipur (1922 – 1947) and later Indian ambassador to Spain. He was famous for his polo and for his marriage to Gayatri Devi.

His son Brigadier Bhawani Singh, MVC (22 October 1931 – 17 April 2011) was Padmanabh Singh's grandfather. He served in the Indian Army, was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his role in the 1971 war, and was titular Maharaja from 1970 to 2011.

Padmanabh Singh's Path

Padmanabh Singh was born on 17 July 1998 to Princess Diya Kumari (BJP politician and former Member of Parliament) and Maharaj Narendra Singh of Sikar.

His grandfather Bhawani Singh had no son; in 2002, he adopted Padmanabh Singh (his grandson through his daughter Diya Kumari) as his heir. Bhawani Singh died in April 2011, and Padmanabh Singh became the titular Maharaja of Jaipur at age 12.

His Education and Public Profile

He studied at Mayo College, Ajmer and then at Pembroke College, Cambridge (History). He is an accomplished polo player representing India internationally, and is one of the most visible young Indian royal-family members in international media.

His Mother: Princess Diya Kumari

Princess Diya Kumari, born 30 January 1971, is a BJP politician — current Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan since December 2023. She previously served as a Member of the Lok Sabha (2019 – 2023) and the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. She married Maharaj Narendra Singh of Sikar in 1997; they have three children.

His Siblings

Padmanabh has two younger siblings:

Lakshyaraj Prakash Singh, born 2000.

Princess Gauravi Kumari, born 2002.

The Jaipur Royal Family Tree at a Glance

Dynasty

  • Kachwaha Rajputs
  • Founded 12th century by Raja Dulha Rai
  • Capital moved to Jaipur 1727

Grandfather

  • Brigadier Bhawani Singh, MVC (1931 – 2011)

Grandmother

  • Maharani Padmini Devi (b. 1944)

Parents

  • Mother: Princess Diya Kumari (b. 30 January 1971) — Deputy CM, Rajasthan since 2023
  • Father: Maharaj Narendra Singh of Sikar

Siblings

  • Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh (b. 17 July 1998)
  • Lakshyaraj Prakash Singh (b. 2000)
  • Princess Gauravi Kumari (b. 2002)

Padmanabh Singh

  • Born 17 July 1998
  • Adopted by maternal grandfather Bhawani Singh in 2002
  • Mayo College, Ajmer; Pembroke College, Cambridge (History)
  • Titular Maharaja of Jaipur from 17 April 2011 (age 12)
  • International polo player

What the Jaipur Family Story Teaches Us

A 900-year-old Rajput dynasty. A grandfather who had no son. A formal adoption of his grandson (through his daughter Diya Kumari) to continue the line. A mother who is now Deputy CM of Rajasthan. A young head of the family who plays international polo and was educated at Cambridge.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Jaipur story carries the same lesson. Family-continuation rules are sometimes flexible and creative. The Jaipur royal family used adoption-of-a-daughter's-son to continue. Write down what your family has done to keep its lineage going. Adoption, formal or informal, is part of many family records.

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