The guards of Maharajah Ram Singh II in the Royal Palace of Jaipur in India, 1858.

Sawai Ram Singh II (28 September 1833 – 17 September 1880) ascended as Maharaja of Jaipur at just 16 months old following his father's death, ruling from 1835 until 1880. His reign was marked by sweeping reforms influenced by Western ideals and British preferences, including the establishment of new departments, reorganization of the police force, and the construction of roads to foster economic development. He also modernized Jaipur with initiatives such as schools, colleges, gas lighting, piped water supply, and focused efforts on women's education, alongside his passion for photography, ushering in a transformative era of progress for the city.