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INDIAN BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY, 1915. . Jaipur, Maharaja of; Col. H.H., Siramad-i-Rajhai-Hindustan Raj Rajendra Shree Maharajadhiraj, Sir Sawai Madho Singh Bahadur, K.G.C.S.I, (1888), G.G.I.E., (1901), G.G.V.O., (1903), LL.D. Edin. (1908), Hon. Col. of 13th Rajputs (Sheghawati) Regiment, (1901); b. 1861; S. 1880; head of Kuchhwaha clan of Rajputs who trace their descent from Rama, the celebrated king of Ayodhya (mordenmodern [sic] Oudh); the modern capital, Jaipur, was built in 1728 A.D. by Maharaja Jai Singh the ancient capital being Amber, founded in. 1150 A.D.; the administration is carried on by a Council consisting of ten members, the Maharaja exercising the supreme civil and criminal authority within his territories; area of the State, 15579, square miles; population, 2,658,666; maintains an Imperial Transport Corps, of 695 non-commissioned ofhcers and men; takes a deep interest in all matters affecting the welfare of the British Empire; among his many princely liberalities may be mentioned his subscription of Rs. 1,600,000 for founding a permanent Famine fund for India, Rs, 100,000 for the Transval War Fund, Rs. 400,000 to the Famine fund in memory of the Queen-Empress Victoria, Rs. 250,000 for the All-India Victoria Memorial, Rs,300,000 for the promotion of the Imperial Institutute, London and Rs. 76,000 for King Edward’s Hospital Fund in commemoration of the Prince of Wales visit to Jaipur, 1905; an additional sum Rs. 300,000 to the Famine Fund on the occasion of the Delhi Durbar of 1903; his Senior Mahranee, subscribed Rs. 100,000 to the Famine Fund, and another Rs. 100,000 in honour of the visit of the Princess of Wales, 1905; engaged a whole ship for proceeding to England to attend the Coronation of late Emperor Edward VII; is entitled to a salute of 21 Guns. Address: Jaipur, Rajputana, India.  Jaisalmer, Maharaja of; His Highness Maharaj-Adhiraj Maharawal Shri Salivahan Bahadur; is a Rajput of the jadu Bhathi clan claiming decentdescent [sic] from the divine Krishna; b, 1887; educ. Mayo College, Ajmere; succeeded to gaddi as a minor, 1891; m, 2nd daughter of H.H. Maharao Kaishri Singhij Bahadur of of Sirohi; invested with full powers, 1998: area of the State 16,062 square miles; population, 73,500; revenue, about one lakh; The State came under British protection and control for the first time in 1818; The Maharaja maintains a military force of 39 cavalry, 168 infantry, 13 artillery, and 17 serviceable guns; is entitled to a salute of 15 guns. Address: Jaisalmer, Rajputana, India.  Jam Jah Aii Bahadur, Prince Oara Ahmad Mirza; 3rd s. of Sultan Alam Mohammad Wajid Ali Shah, the late king of Oudh; The title of Prince, (personal) 1888; Address: 73, Ciicular Garden Beach Road, Calcutta, India.  James, Sir Henry Evan Murchison, I.C.S., C.S.I., 1898: K.C.I.E. 1901: b. 1846; s. of William Edward James; educ. at Durham school; entered the Bombay Civil Service, 1865; Postmaster-General, Bombay, 1875, and Bengal, 1880; Director-General of the Pest Office of India, 1886; Commssioner in Sind, 1891-1900: Offg. Member of Council, Bombay, 1898-1899; Addl Member of Gov. Genl’s Council l1895-1898 Publication the Long Rh