Roya Maharram Zalim -

Known for his "tact and wisdom," Zalim Singh was a master at navigating the treacherous landscape of Rajasthan politics.

He successfully protected Kota from the raids of the Marathas and the Pindaris , often through a combination of defensive warfare and clever payoffs. Roya Maharram Zalim

Zalim Singh's most lasting legacy was his ability to ensure the survival of Kota in an era of chaos. He was instrumental in negotiating Kota's early alliance with the , securing a unique "Supplementary Article" in the treaty of 1817 that guaranteed the office of Diwan (prime minister) would remain hereditary for his descendants. Known for his "tact and wisdom," Zalim Singh

Full text of "Jhala Zalim Singh (1730-1823)" - Internet Archive He was instrumental in negotiating Kota's early alliance

He maintained complex diplomatic relationships with Maratha chiefs, high-ranking British officers, and other regional powers like the Maharana of Mewar .

(1730–1823), often referred to as the "Machiavelli of Rajasthan," was the prominent de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Kota during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. A shrewd diplomat and military strategist, he steered Kota through a period of extreme political instability following the decline of the Mughal Empire . Rise to Power