History of Naila

In Naila Bagh palace was built in 1872 by Thakur Fateh Singh Ji. Thakur Fateh Singh Ji was the head of the Naila Family at that time. He was a multi talented personality and a taskmaster. He worked in the Jaipur state government in various roles(Mauntzim Zanani Deorhi and Bakshi Quilazat) and over the years rose in rank and power. He was a confidant of the Jaipur ruler. In 1876 he was appointed as the Prime Minister of Jaipur. He re-organized the whole administration of the state and put things in order. When H.H Maharaja Madho Singh Ji succeeded him, he served as vice- president of the counsel until he retired. During his time, Naila became one of the most influential estates and a political powerhouse in Jaipur state. H H Maharaja Ram Singh Ji gave him Thikana Naila (20 km from Jaipur). Fateh Singh ji had two sons Roop Singh Ji and Guman Singh Ji. The former succeeded him as the Thakur of Naila. Thakur Roop Singh Ji served the state in important roles and was in H.H Madho Singh Ji's council. The Maharaja had great regard for him and would consult him on all-important matters. His future generations served in important positions with the government uptill independence. The Naila men played a crucial role in the pre independence era in the day-to-day administering of the Jaipur City and in defining its future development. Thakur Dushyant Singh Ji, direct descendent of Th Fateh Singh Ji now heads the Naila Family. He is an artist and educationist.