Vijayasinhji Chhatrasinhji
| Vijayasinhji | |
|---|---|
during his US tour of 1922. Bain News Service. | |
| King of Rajpipla | |
| Reign | 1915 - 1948 |
| Predecessor | Chhatrasinhji |
| Born | 30 January 1890 Chhatra Vilas Palace, Nandod, State of Rajpipla |
| Died | 29 April 1951 (aged 61) The Manor, Old Windsor, Berkshire, England |
| Spouse | Princess Uday Kunverba of Amleta (m. 1911 - 1951; his death) Princess Padmini Kunverba of Panna (m. 1917 - 1951; his death) Ella Atherton (m. 1940 - 1951; his death) |
| Issue | See
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| House | Gohil-Rajpipla |
| Father | Chhatrasinhji I of Rajpipla |
| Mother | Princess Phool Kunverba of Wankaner |
| Religion | Hindusim |
Vijaysinhji Chhatrasinhji (30 January 1890 - 29 April 1951) was the last Maharaja of the Rajpipla State, who ruled from 1915 to 1948. He was also a successful race horse owner, a socialite and an accomplished horseman and a polo player. He played a key role in the negotiations leading to the integration of several Princely state’s into the Indian Union. Some articles refer to him as Vijayasinhji instead of Vijaysinhji.