Jaya Prithvi Bahadur Singh
Jaya Prithvi Bahadur Singh | |
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Singh in the c. 1900s-1920s | |
| Born | 23 August 1877 |
| Died | 15 October 1940 (aged 63) Bangalore, India |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Alma mater | University of Calcutta |
| Occupation(s) | Humanist, writer, peace advocate, social activist, national hero |
| Title | Raja of Bajhang |
| Website | Humanism and Jai Prithvi Foundation |
His Highness Raja Sri Teen Jaya Prithvi Bahadur Singh (23 August 1877 – 15 October 1940), was the Raja of the Nepali vassal Princely state of Bajhang. He was known as a humanist, peace advocate, writer and social activist from Nepal. He devoted his life to social welfare and world peace. He is known mainly for humanitarianism, peace advocacy and human rights advocacy for education. He also contributed to the development of education, literature, journalism and health.