Established in 1875 by Lord Mayo, Mayo College was designed as a premier boarding school to educate the heirs and members of India’s royal houses—including those from Rajasthan and beyond Mayo College+5Mayo Alumni+5Wikipedia+5. Over time, it nurtured numerous prominent royals from princely states like Bikaner, Alwar, Jaipur, Udaipur, Kotah, Jodhpur, Kutch, Jammu & Kashmir, Banaras, and others Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Mayo College+2.
👑 Royal Alumni (Selected Highlights)
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Maharaja Mangal Singh Naruka of Alwar — Mayo’s very first student, he later reigned as Maharaja of Alwar State (1874–1892) Wikipedia.
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Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu & Kashmir — The last ruler of the princely state, educated at Mayo College Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4.
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Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur — Renowned polo enthusiast and Indian ambassador, studied at Mayo Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1.
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Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner — A visionary ruler (1888–1943) and member of the British Imperial War Cabinet during WWI Wikipedia+1Ranker+1.
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Prince (Maharajkumar) of Vizianagram — Cricketer and political figure, educated at Mayo before continuing studies in England Wikipedia.
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Yuvaraja Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar — Heir apparent of Mysore Wikipedia.
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Maharaja Vibhuti Narayan Singh of Banaras — The last King of Banaras, scholar of Sanskrit and Vedas, and Chancellor of BHU Wikipedia.
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Maharaj Nagendra Singh of Dungarpur — Educated at Mayo and Cambridge, later became a judge and President of the International Court of Justice Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1.
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Maharana Mahendra Singh Mewar and Arvind Singh Mewar — Members of the Mewar dynasty of Udaipur; Arvind’s education at Mayo and later leadership role are documented Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3.
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Prince Shivraj Singh of Jodhpur — Yuvraj of Jodhpur and polo player; educated at Mayo before attending Eton and Oxford Brookes University Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2.
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Pragmulji III of Kutch — Crown Prince and titular head of the Jadeja dynasty; received primary education at Mayo College Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4.
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Maharaja Yagya Narayan Singh of Kishangarh — Ruler of Kishangarh (1926–1939); educated at Mayo, where he stood second in his diploma exams and served as Mounted Squadron troop leader Wikipedia.
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HH Nawab Muhammad Mahabat Khan III of Junagadh — Credited with saving the Asiatic lion, also a Mayo alumnus Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1.
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Pragmulji III of Cutch — studied at Mayo before later leading the Kutch dynasty as its head .
🎓 Broader Impact
Beyond royalty, Mayo has produced top diplomats, civil servants, military leaders, business figures, artists, and entertainers. Alumni engage through strong networks and traditions, preserving the school’s legacy of excellence and prestige Mayo Alumni+8India Today+8Mayo College+8.
🔎 Summary
Mayo College, Ajmer, remains one of India’s most historic institutions—founded to educate princes and leaders, and succeeded in cultivating rulers, diplomats, and visionaries. Its alumni include Maharajas, heirs, and global influencers, who have shaped public life in India and beyond.
