Mihailo Obrenovic III vs Sajjan Singh of Udaipur

Mihailo Obrenovic became Prince of Serbia in July 1839 after the abdication of his father Milos and the death of his brother Milan. His reign was initially short-lived due to political instability.

Mihailo was deposed in a coup led by the Defenders of the Constitution, a group of Serbian politicians. He was forced into exile, and the rival Karadjordjevic dynasty took the throne.

Mihailo Obrenovic was restored as Prince of Serbia in September 1860 after the abdication of the Karadjordjevic ruler. His return marked the restoration of the Obrenovic dynasty.

Mihailo Obrenovic was assassinated in June 1868 in Belgrade by political opponents. His death ended his reformist reign and led to the accession of his cousin Milan.

Sajjan Singh became Maharana of Mewar at age 15 after the death of his father Shambhu Singh. A regency council governed until he came of age. His short reign was marked by architectural projects and cultural patronage.

Sajjan Singh established schools and libraries in Udaipur, promoting education among the nobility. He also patronized traditional Rajasthani painting and music, contributing to the cultural renaissance of Mewar.

Sajjan Singh commissioned the Monsoon Palace (Sajjan Garh) on a hilltop overlooking Udaipur. The palace was intended as a summer retreat and an astronomical observatory, but it was never fully completed due to his early death.

Sajjan Singh died suddenly at the age of 25, reportedly from a fever. His early death ended his ambitious projects and led to his brother Fateh Singh succeeding him. The Monsoon Palace remained incomplete.