List of Former Governors of Rajasthan (1949-2024)

Rajasthan, the land of kings, is not just renowned for its rich cultural heritage but also for its political history. As one of the prominent states in India, Rajasthan has seen the stewardship of various governors who have played pivotal roles in shaping its destiny. Let’s take a journey through time and explore the list of former governors who have graced the corridors of power in Rajasthan.

Governors of Rajasthan

In Rajasthan, the Governor, currently Kalraj Mishra, acts as the head of the state and represents the central government. As per the Indian Constitution, the Governor holds the status of the state’s premier citizen. Their role is to ensure the seamless functioning of state administration and serve as a vital liaison between the state and the union government. Below is a concise list of Rajasthan’s Governors and their respective terms of service.

Inaugural Governor of Rajasthan

Maharaj Man Singh II served as the inaugural Governor of Rajasthan, previously titled Rajpramukh, from 30th March 1949. Holding a pivotal role in the state’s early governance, he navigated Rajasthan through its formative years, laying the groundwork for its administrative framework and democratic institutions.

Current Governor of Rajasthan

Kalraj Mishra, an Indian politician, assumed office as the Governor of Rajasthan on 9th September 2019. Prior to this role, he served as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh and held the position of Cabinet Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the BJP-led NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

List of Former Governors of Rajasthan (1949-2024)

The Governor is the head of the state and represents the central government in the state. As per the Indian Constitution, Governor uses to be the first citizen of the state.

Here is the complete list of former Governors of Rajasthan (1949-2024):

Former Governors of Rajasthan
S. No.	Name	From	To
1.	Maharaj Man Singh II	30 Mar 1949	31 Oct 1956
2.	Gurumukh Nihal Singh	01 Nov 1956	16 Apr 1962
3.	Sampurnanad	16 Apr 1962	16 Apr 1967
4.	Sardar Hukam Singh	16 Apr 1967	01 Jul 1972
5.	Sardar Jogendra Singh	01 Jul 1972	15 Feb 1977
6.	Vedpal Tyagi	15 Feb 1977	11 May 1977
7.	Raghukul Tilak	17 May 1977	08 Aug 1981
8.	K. D. Sharma	08 Aug 1981	06 Mar 1982
9.	Om Prakash Mehra	06 Mar 1982	04 Jan 1985
10.	Vasantdada Patil	20 Nov 1985	15 Oct 1987
11.	Sukhdev Prasad	20 Feb 1988	03 Feb 1990
12.	Milap Chand Jain	03 Feb 1990	14 Feb 1990
13.	Debi Prasad Chattopadhyaya	14 Feb 1990	26 Aug 1991
14.	Sarup Singh	26 Aug 1991	05 Feb 1992
15.	Marri Chenna Reddy	05 Feb 1992	31 May 1993
16.	Dhanik Lal Mandal	31 May 1993	30 Jun 1993
17.	Bali Ram Bhagat	30 Jun 1993	01 May 1998
18.	Darbara Singh	01 May 1998	24 May 1998
19.	Navrang Lal Tibrewal	25 May 1998	16 Jan 1999
20.	Anshuman Singh	16 Jan 1999	14 May 2003
21.	Nirmal Chandra Jain	14 May 2003	22 Sep 2003
22.	Kailashpati Mishra	22 Sep 2003	14 Jan 2004
23.	Madan Lal Khurana	14 Jan 2004	01 Nov 2004
24.	T. V. Rajeswar	01 Nov 2004	08 Nov 2004
25.	Pratibha Patil	08 Nov 2004	21 Jun 2007
26.	Akhlaqur Rahman Kidwai	21 Jun 2007	06 Sep 2007
27.	S. K. Singh	06 Sep 2007	01 Dec 2009
28.	Prabhu Rau	02 Dec 2009	24 Jan 2010
29.	Prabhu Rau	25 Jan 2010	26 Apr 2010
30.	Shivraj Patil	26 Apr 2010	12 May 2012
31.	Margaret Alva	12 May 2012	07 Aug 2014
32.	Ram Naik	08 Aug 2014	03 Sep 2014
33.	Kalyan Singh	04 Sep 2014	08 Sep 2019
34.	Kalraj Mishra	09 Sep 2019	Incumbent