3. Kota
- Ruling Dynasty: Hada branch of the Chauhan dynasty.
- Madho Singh:
- Son of Raja Ratna Singh of Bundi.
- In 1631 AD, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan divided the Bundi state and made Madho Singh the independent king of Kota.
- After his success in the Central Asian campaign, Shah Jahan gifted him a horse named "Bad Raghatar."
- Mughal Emperor Jahangir gave King Ratna Singh of Bundi the titles of Ramraj and Sarbulandray.
- Mukund Singh:
- Built the Abli Meeni Mahal in Kota.
- Killed fighting in the Battle of Dharmat.
- Bhim Singh:
- Follower of the Vallabh Sampraday.
- Changed his name to Krishnadas.
- Renamed Kota to 'Nandgram' and Shergarh Baro to 'Barsana.'
- Built the Sanwariya Ji temple in Baro.
- Invaded Bundi at the behest of Mughal emperor Farrukhsiyar and defeated King Buddha Singh of Bundi.
- Renamed Bundi as Farrukhabad.
- He brought cannons named ‘Kahal Bijli’ and ‘Dhuldhaji’ from the Bundi fort.
- Ummed Singh:
- Made a treaty with the British in 1817 AD.
- A treaty was made between the British and Kota in February 1818.
- Terms of the Treaty:
- Jalim Singh Jhala and his descendants would always remain the Diwan of Kota.
- All powers of Kota would be given to the Diwan.
- Kishore Singh II:
- Battle of Mangrol (1821 AD):
- Kishore Singh II vs. Jalim Singh Jhala (Jalim Singh Won).
- The British supported Jalim Singh Jhala in this battle (helped by Colonel James Tod).
- Battle of Mangrol (1821 AD):
- Ram Singh II:
- In 1838 AD, the British divided the Kota state, and Madan Singh Jhala of Jhalawar was declared an independent king.
- He was the grandson of Jalim Singh Jhala.
- Jhalawar was the last princely state of Rajasthan.
- Capital: Jhalrapatan