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Chakradhar Singh

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Raigarh, India

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Raja Chakradhar Singh (August 19, 1905 – October 7, 1947) was the Raja of Raigarh and Chief of Bargarh, ruling the princely state of Raigarh from 1924 until his death in 1947. Born to Raja Bhup Deo Singh, he was educated at Rajkumar College, Raipur. He is widely recognized as a profound scholar, an accomplished musician, and an extraordinary patron of the…

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1905

Born — Born on August 19, 1905.

1917

Father's Death — His father, Raja Bhup Deo Singh, died.

1924

Ascended to the throne — Became Raja of Raigarh on August 23, 1924, after the death of his elder brother Raja Natwar Singh.

1930s

Pandit Jayalal Maharaj joined his court — Pandit Jayalal Maharaj adorned the position of Nritya-acharya in his reign after 1930, and Chakradhar Singh became his disciple.

1938

Headed All India Music Conference — Headed the first All India Music Conference held at Allahabad.

1939

Awarded 'Sangit Samrat' — Received the title 'Sangit Samrat' from Viceroy Lord Linlithgow after playing tabla for Kartik Kalyan's Kathak performance.

1943

Performed at Khairagarh conference — Played tabla for Kalyan Das's dance performance at a music conference in Khairagarh.

1947

Died — Died on October 7, 1947.

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  • 1939 · Sangit SamratViceroy Lord Linlithgow

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