Bakht Singh or Bakhat Singh was an 18th-century Indian Raja of the Rathore Clan. Born in 1706, he ruled over various domains in the Jodhpur and Marwar states and was a major political force during his life.
Maharaja Ajit Singh presenting a garland to his son Bakht Singh. c.1751-1752.
Bakhat Singh rejoices during Holi, Nagaur c. 1748–50; 44.1 x 65.1 cm. Mehrangarh Museum Trust
Maharaja Bakht Singh at the Jharokha window of the Bakhat Singh Mahal, Nagaur
Kingdom of Marwar, also known as the Jodhpur State under the British, was a kingdom in the Marwar region from 1243 to 1818 and a princely state under British rule from 1818 to 1947. It was established in Pali by Rao Siha, possibly a migrant Gahadavala noble, in 1243. His successors continued to struggle against regional powers for domination and 9 out of 15 rulers till 1438 died in combat. In 1395, its capital was changed to Mandore by Rao Chunda of Mandore and to Jodhpur in 1459 by Rao Jodha.
Jodha of Mandore, one of the greatest Rathores
Mehrangarh Fort, the capital of Marwar for centuries
Rao Maldev Rathore of Marwar
Rao Chandrasen of Marwar, the last independent ruler of Marwar