Dictionary of Indian Biography/Benares, Sir Isri Prasad Narayan Singh, Maharaja Bahadur of
BENARES, SIR ISRI PRASAD NARAYAN SINGH, MAHARAJA BAHADUR of (1822–1889)
Born 1822: nephew and adopted son of Raja Udit Singh of Benares, whom he succeeded in 1835: belonged to the Bhuinhar family, from which came Balwant Singh and Chait Singh: he rendered conspicuous service during the mutiny and largely assisted in maintaining order in the city and neighbouring country: made Maharaja Bahadur in 1859: G.C.S.I, in 1877: received the title of "His Highness" in 1889 as a personal distinction: and a salute of 15 guns: had no son, and was succeeded in his immense estates by his nephew, the present Maharaja: was a great patron of literature, several poets resided at his court and wrote works under the Maharaja's name: died June 13, 1889.