He succeeded his father, Salim Singh, to his rank, title, and position as Maharawat of Pratapgarh in 1775.

[1][2] However, their depredations continued, and in an attempt to free himself from the control of the Marathas, he made a treaty with the East India Company in 1804, which Charles Cornwallis dissolved shortly afterward.

[1][2][3] Later, in 1818, a treaty between him and the East India Company was concluded, under which Pratapgarh was placed under British protection.

[1] Shortly after the treaty, he handed over the administration of the state to his son and heir, Dip Singh.

[4] Dip Singh initially managed the administration efficiently, but disorders soon emerged as he was reportedly cruel and responsible for the deaths of many people.