The king died 44 years ago, the mystery has not been solved, the story of the sword, crown and palace is mysterious!

Last Updated: 17 October 2025, 11:10 IST Who Was Jodhpur Prince Hukum Singh: Today we are going to tell you the story of Rao Raja Hukum Singh of Jodhpur. Rao Raja Hukam Singh, a king who lived and died bravely? It is not known how the death happened, who did it and when it happened. Rao Raja Hukum Singh Jodhpur Prince Hukum Singh Story: The royal history of Jodhpur is very old, many such incidents happened in this family which are still unsolved. Although time blurs events, some stories remain mysteries. One such story is that of Rao Raja Hukam Singh, known as Tutu Banna. Rao Raja Hukam Singh, a king who lived and died bravely? It is not known how the death happened, who did it and when it happened. More than four decades have passed since his murder. He was killed on April 17, 1981. But even today, the mystery of his murder swirls in the royal corridors of Rajasthan. Rao Raja Hukum Singh was born in 1951 to Maharaja Hanwant Singh of Jodhpur and his second wife Zubaida. His parents died in a plane crash in 1952 when Raja Hukum was barely a year old. After the death of his parents, Raja Hukum was brought up by his stepmother Rajmata Krishna Devi and stepbrother Maharaja Gaj Singh II. Who was Rao Raja Hukum Singh? Raja Hukum was a very sharp person. Attractive in appearance, sharp and pronounced. It is said that his disposition was very unstable, and therefore people praised and feared him. He often mixed easily with everyone, from businessmen to courtiers. However, he never listened to anyone and remains firm about his decisions. Due to his stubbornness, he joined the Youth Congress and ignored his family’s political stance. But his decision caused a stir in the palace. This was not his only rebellion. He often demanded his share of his property, jewelry and inheritance. These claims became a cause of discord in the royal family. Meanwhile, he soon married Rajeshwari Devi, hoping that it would calm his temper, but the results were the opposite. Hukum’s restlessness continued to increase. The mystery of the murder has not yet been solved. It happened on April 17, 1981. That dark night when Hukum Singh was killed. Many stories have been made up in this regard. If the official statement is to be believed, Hukum Singh drank too much alcohol that day. Meanwhile, he was fighting with four or five drunken men. The argument escalated to the point that swords came out. The prince was killed in this collision. Even though this story was fabricated according to the statements, contradictions were seen in it from the beginning. In fact, his wife Rajeshwari told investigators that her husband had stopped drinking alcohol a year before his death. After this statement the tone of the whole matter changed. Story of Rao Raja Hukum Singh Another story has also come to light regarding this murder. In which it is said that when Hukum Singh was attacked, he was sleeping on a cot in the garden of his house Rai Ka Bagh Haveli. His cot was found broken, the watch on his wrist was broken and there were marks of struggle on the ground. Only a small watercraft lying nearby was left intact. Those who saw this scene could never believe the first story. The third story of the murder: A third story about this incident was also in discussion. Filmmaker Ismail Merchant claims in his autobiography ‘My Passage from India’ that he and his half-brother, Maharaja Gaj Singh, were attending a dinner at the Umaid Bhawan Palace when Hukum Singh suddenly arrived with a sword and killed them. Who was the real killer? Immediately after the killing of Hukum Singh, a person named Guman Singh was arrested. But the case did not progress further. Guman Singh disappeared within a year. Some police officers claimed that he was ‘very old and weak’ and had died. While some said that there was never enough evidence to convict him. Soon the case file was closed. But so far the secret of killing King Hukum has not been revealed. About the author yamini singh Yamini Singh is a journalist at News18 Hindi (NEWS18). Currently, she looks after the crime section in News18. He also has a keen interest in national and international affairs. For more information related to news… read more Yamini Singh is a journalist in News18 Hindi (NEWS18). Currently, she looks after the crime section in News18. He also has a keen interest in national and international affairs. For more information related to news … read more Location: Jodhpur, Rajasthan First published: 16 October 2025, 14:24 IST domestic crime The story of sword, crown and palace! Raja’s death happened years ago, it has not been solved till now.