History Of Faridkot (Punjab) {1}
HISTORY OF FARIDKOT STATE (PUNJAB)
The ruling family of Faridkot claim descent from Jaisal, founder of the state of Jaisalmer in 1156 AD. His descendant, Kapur, converted to Sikhism and founded the principality of Kot Kapura in 1705. Disputes between his grandsons resulted in a separation of the family estates in 1763. Sardar Jodh Singh Brar, remaining in control of of Kot Kapura, and his younger brother, Sardar Hamir Singh Brar, establishing himself at Faridkot.
The Lahore Durbar seized both estates in 1807. Maharaja Ranjit Singh then conferred them on his favourite, General Dewan Mokam Chand, in the following year. However, the intervention of the British authorities secured the restoration of Faridkot and all its dependencies to Sardar Gulab Singh in 1809. Kot Kapura remaining under the Lahore Durbar.
Sardar Attar Singh, son and successor of Gulab Singh, died under mysterious circumstances in 1827, and was succeeded by his cousin, Pahar Singh. The latter did much to restore the fortunes of his house by nailing his colours to the British. He assisted with transport and supplies during the First Afghan War in 1839-1842, then served alongside British Forces in the First Sikh War, giving immense help in the struggle against the Lahore Durbar. The reward for his services included promotion to the title of Raja, the restoration of Kot Kapura, and a grant of substantial territories confiscated from the Raja of Nabha. At his death in 1849, he had doubled the size of his state.
Raja Wazir Singh, did not quite outshine his father, but nevertheless, contributed significantly towards the British cause during the Second Sikh War of 1849 and in the Indian Mutiny in 1857. He received further hereditary titles and honours in recognition of his services. His only son and successor, Raja Bikram Singh, followed his father's and grandfather's examples by supporting the War in Afghanistan in 1878-1880. He supplied his own troops, recruits for the British forces and made a significant financial contribution. He was also took a leading role in the Sikh religious movements of the day, making substantial contributions to Sikh charities and good causes. Not least of these being the electrification of the Golden Temple complex at Amritsar. He died within a year of the completion of the project in 1898.
Raja Balbir Singh succeeded his father but was forced to accept a degree of supervision by the British authorities for the first few years of his reign. Althouh he received his full ruling powers in 1904, he died without male heirs, two years later. The gadi then devolved to his nephew, whom he had adopted as his heir a few years previously. A Council of Regency control affairs until he came of age in 1916. By then, the Great War had been raging in Europe and the state had contributed significantly towards the war effort, her soldiers serving with considerable distinction in East Africa. Brij Indar Singh also assisted the War effort, receiving recognition for his own services and those of his troops by the grant of a commission and the personal title of Maharaja. He died in late 1918, leaving the throne to his elder son, aged three years.
Raja Har Indar Singh's tender years meant another regency, this time one lasting sixteen years. His education was carefully managed and he received training in administration and the military. He became a skilled sportsman but perhaps his greatest passion was all things military. He was briefly attached to the British army and saw service on the North-West Frontier at an early age. Thereafter he spent much time on expanding the state forces, improving their equipment, training and efficiency. During the Second World War the state forces accounted for 4.5% of the total population and 9,000 men had joined the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force.
During his reign, the Raja faced a trying time from nationalist elements, his state being a particular target of the Indian National Congress. Nevertheless, he acceded to the Dominion of India in 1947, only to face a new crisis as tens of thousands of Hindu and Sikh refugees poured in from Pakistan. The small state was almost overwhelmed, but managed to cope with a great deal of outside help. It is something of a tribute to the Raja that unlike many other border areas, the administration continued to function effectively and efficiently throughout the period.
Following independence, Raja Har Indar Singh, continued his interest in military affairs, but also turned his attention to business and farming matters. Though hounded by the Indian tax authorities throughout his life, in financial terms he managed better than most princes. He also amassed a wonderful collection of vintage motor vehicles at his properties near Simla. Included amongst them, several unique Rolls-Royce cars, military vehicles, and aircraft from the Second World War. He died aged seventy-four years in 1989, seventy-one years after his accession.
Tikka Raja Har Mohindar Singh, only son and heir apparent to Raja Har Indar Singh, died unmarried in a motor accident in 1983. Consequently, his father vested all his property and possessions in public and family trusts, many of which are used for the benefit of his former subjects. Nevertheless, they have not been free from the Indian tradition of long running family litigation, which remains unresolved to this day.
SALUTE:
11-guns.
ARMS:
Azure a chevron ermine between three annulets argent. Crest: A demi-lion proper. Supporters: Antelopes semé of crescents. Motto: Bhalan chira phari. Lambrequins: Azure and argent.
RULES OF SUCCESSION:
Male primogeniture.
STYLES & TITLES:
The ruling prince: H.H. Farzand-i-Saadat-i-Nishan-i-Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind Raja (personal name) Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot, with the style of His Highness.
The consort of the ruling prince: Rani (personal name) Kaur Sahiba, with the style of Her Highness.
The Heir Apparent: Tikka Shri (personal name) Singh Sahib Bajadur
The younger sons of the ruling prince: Kunwar Shri (personal name) Singh Sahib Bahadur.
The daughters of the ruling prince: Rajkumari Bibiji (personal name) Kaur Sahiba.
The grandsons, and other male descendants of the ruling prince, in the male line: Kunwar (personal name) Singh.
The granddaughters, and other female descendants of the ruling prince, in the male line: Bibi (personal name) Kaur.
ORDERS & DECORATIONS:
none.
SELECT GLOSSARY:
Brar Bans: Offspring of Brar.
Farzand-i-Saadat-i-Nishan-i-Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind: A son emblematical of the good auspices of Her Majesty the Empress of India.
SOURCES:
Sirdar Attar Singh, Chief of Bhuddour. The House of Phool, Being a
Genealogical Table of the Family of the Cis Sutledge Chiefs of the Punjab. September 1872 (BL 85/14000 R 23).
Philip Glazebrook. The Electric Rock Garden. Michael Russell Ltd, Wilby, Norwich, 2001.
Bhagat Singh. A History of the Sikh Misals. Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1993.
Major W L Conran and H.D. Craik. Chiefs and Families of Note in the Punjab. Punjab Government, Lahore, Punjab, 1910.
Fauja Singh and R.C. Rabra, The City of Faridkot, Past and Present. Punjabi University, Patiala, 1976.
Memoranda of Information regarding certain Native Chiefs. Volume II, Madras, Bengal, North-West Provinces, Punjab. IOR (L/PS/20/F76/2), Oriental ----India Office Collection, British Library, St Pancras, London.
Northern India Who's Who. Lahore, Punjab, 1942.
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Father Lawrence Ober, SJ.
Aftab Singh.
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FARIDKOT
The Brar (Jaisal) Dynasty
GENEALOGY
Jaisal
(1156-1168AD)
founder of Jaisalmer
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Rai Hem
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Jaidrath (Jundar)
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Pate Rao
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Mangal Rao
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Anand Rao
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Khiwa Rao
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Sidhu
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Bhur
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Bir
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Satraj
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Jetha (Charta)
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Mahi
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Kala
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Mehar
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Hamir
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Rao Brar
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Rao Dul
(ancestor of the family)
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Banai Pal
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Jit
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Manak
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Teenda
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Aasi
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Dhir
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Fateh
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Sanghar
(with whom we treat)
Sanghar. He had issue, twelve sons: · 1) Chaudhuri Bhalan. He d.s.p. 1634. · 2) Lala. He had issue one son: · a) Chaudhuri Kapur Singh Brar, of Kot Kapura. b. 1625. Succeeded as chief on the death of his uncle, 1634. Constructed the fort of Kot Kapura in 1661. Baptised into the Sikh religion by Guru Gobind Singh and was invested with a khanda (broadsword) and dhal (shield) in 1705. He was k. by Nawab Isa Khan, 1708, having had issue, three sons: · i) Chaudhuri Sukhia Singh Brar, of Kot Kapura. b. 1681. Engaged in almost incessant warfare with his Muslim neighbours after the assassination of his father. Installed as Brar Chief in 1720. He d. 1731, having had issue, three sons: · (1) Sardar Jodh Singh Brar, of Kot Kapura. He was k. in battle with the Raja of Patiala, outside Kot Kapura, 1767, having had issue two sons: · (a) Sardar Tegh Singh Brar, of Kot Kapura. He was k. (blown up in his house by his son), at Kot Kapura, 1806, having had issue two sons: · (i) Sardar Karam Singh Brar. He left descendants at Dhudeke Khurd. · (ii) General Sardar Jagat Singh Brar, of Kot Kapura. Seized the chieftaincy by killing his father, 1806. Defeated by the forces of the General Diwan Mohkam Chand, and lost Kot Kapura and all his territories, 1807. He d.s.p.m. 1825, having had issue, several daughters, including: · 1. Bibi Pratap Kaur [H.H. Maharani Bibi Pratap Kaur Sahiba] (the eldest daughter). m. 1825, H.H. Maharajadhiraja Sher Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of the Punjab (b. at Batala, December 1807; k. at the Shah Bilaal gardens, by his cousin, Sardar Ajit Singh Sindhanwalia, 15th September 1843), reputed twin son of H.H. Maharajadhiraja Ranjit Singh Bahadur, Sher-i-Punjab, Maharaja of the Punjab, by his first wife, H.H. Maharani Mahtab Kaur Sahiba, daughter of Sardar Gurbaksh Singh Kanhaya, but actually the son of Nahala, a chintz weaver of Mukarian, in the jagir of Mai Sada Kaur, in Hoshiarpur. She d. at Lahore, 23rd August 1857 - see India (Punjab). · (iii) Sardar Bhagat Singh Brar. · (b) Amrik Singh Brar. He d.s.p. with his father at Kot Kapura, 1767. · (2) Sardar Hamir Singh Brar, Ruler of Faridkot - see below. · (3) Mian Bir Singh Brar, of Mari Mustafa. · ii) Chaudhuri Saja [Sema] Singh Brar. He d. 1710. · iii) Mukhia Singh Brar, of Rori and Matta. · 3) Jodha. · 4) Cheda. · 5) Dhani. · 6) Ugra. · 7) Gamal. · 8) Gian. · 9) Nand. · 10) Wariyam. · 11) Surtiya. · 12) Rajada Pairo. 1763 - 1782 Sardar Hamir Singh Brar, Sardar of Faridkot, second son of Chaudhuri Sukhia Singh Brar, of Kot Kapura, educ. privately. Took possession of the Fort at Faridkot, strengthened and improved it, 1732. Established his independence from his elder brother, Sardar Jodh Singh, , in 1763. He d. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, 1782, having had issue, two sons: · 1) Sardar Dal Singh Brar, of Faridkot - see below. · 2) Sardar Mohar Singh Brar, of Faridkot - see below.
1782 - 179x Sardar Mohar Singh Brar, of Faridkot, second son of Sardar Hamir Singh Brar, Sardar of Faridkot, educ. privately. Appointed as Heir Apparent by his father, in preference to his elder brother. Succeeded on his death, 1782. Deposed and expelled by his eldest son, 179x. m. a daughter of Sardar Sobha Singh, of Man in Jind state. He d. in exile in 1798, having had issue, two sons: · 1) Sardar Charat Singh Brar, Sardar of Faridkot (s/o his wife) - see below. · 2) Kunwar Bhupa Singh Brar (s/o Panji alias Tejo, a Muslim concubine). He d.s.p. 179x - 1804 Sardar Charat Singh Brar, Sardar of Faridkot, elder son of Sardar Mohar Singh Brar, Sardar of Faridkot, educ. privately. Deposed and expelled his father, 179x. m. a sister of Sardar Fauju Singh, of Kamiana, Chief Minister of Faridkot and guardian to his nephew 1804-1808 and 1809. He was k. by his uncle, Sardar Dal Singh, at Faridkot, 1804, having had issue, four sons: · 1) Sardar Gulab Singh Brar, Sardar of Faridkot - see below. · 2) Raja Pahar Singh Brar, 1st Raja of Faridkot - see below. · 3) Kunwar Sahib Singh Brar. m. … (m. second, ca. 1831, H.H. Raja Pahar Singh, Raja of Faridkot - see below). He d.s.p. 1831. · 4) Kunwar Mehtab Singh Brar. He left descendants at Mehmuana. 1804 Sardar Dal Singh Brar, Sardar of Faridkot, elder son of Sardar Hamir Singh Brar, Sardar of Faridkot, educ. privately. Disinherited by his father and expelled from the state but never accepted his position. Succeeded on the death of his nephew, 1804 and reigned for four months. He was k. at Faridkot by Sardar Fauju Singh, 1804.
1804-1807 1809-1826 Sardar Gulab Singh Brar, Sardar of Faridkot. b. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, ca. 1797, eldest son of Sardar Charat Singh Brar, Sardar of Faridkot, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his grand uncle, 1804. Expelled by Maharaja Ranjit Singh who granted Faridkot to General Diwan Mohkam Chand, October 1808. Restored after British intervention 3rd April 1809. m. (first) Sardarni Dharam Kaur, Mbr. Council of Regency 1826-1827, daughter of Sardar Jodh Singh Kaleka, of Jamma, in Patiala state. m. (second) a daughter of Sardar Sher Singh Gill, of Gholia, in the Moga territory. He was k. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, 5th November 1826, having had issue, an only surviving son by his first wife: · 1) Sardar Attar Singh Brar, Sardar of Faridkot (s/o Dharam Kaur) - see below. 1826 - 1827 Sardar Attar Singh Brar, Sardar of Faridkot. b. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, 1822, only son of Sardar Gulab Singh Brar, Sardar of Faridkot, by his first wife, Sardarni Dharam Kaur, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 5th November 1826. Reigned under a Council of Regency, including his mother and his paternal uncle. He d.s.p. under mysterious circumstances in the zenana quarters of the Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, August 1827.
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FARIDKOT
The Brar (Jaisal) Dynasty
GENEALOGY
continued from the previous page. 1827 - 1849 Raja Pahar Singh, Raja of Faridkot. b. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, 1799, second son of Sardar Charat Singh Brar, Sardar of Faridkot, educ. privately. Mbr. Council of Regency for his nephew, 1826-1827. Succeeded on the death of his nephew, August 1827. He rendered important services to the HEIC during the First Afghan War of 1839-1842 and the First Sikh War of 1845. Rewarded with the hereditary title of Raja, 15th April 1846. He also received substantial territories confiscated from the Raja of Nabha, and secure the return of Kot Kapura, seized from his kinsmen by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1807. m. (first) Rani Chand Kaur Sahiba (d. at Kurukshetra, 1880), daughter of Sardar Samand Singh Dhalwal, of Dina. m. (second) Rani Desu Kaur Sahiba, daughter of a Gil zamindar of Mudhki. m. (third) by chaddar dalna, ca. 1831, the widow of his younger brother, Kunwar Shri Sahib Singh Brar. m. (fourth) Sardarni Jas Kaur Sahiba (d.s.p. before 1845), daughter of Sardar Rai Singh, of Kaleka, in Patiala state. He d. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, April 1849, having had issue, three sons: · 1) H.H. Raja Wazir Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot (s/o Chand Kaur) - see below. · 2) Kunwar Shri Dip Singh Sahib Bahadur (s/o Desu Kaur), educ. privately. He d. 1845. · 3) Kunwar Shri Anokh Singh Sahib Bahadur (s/o Desu Kaur), educ. privately. m. …Kaur Sahiba (m. second, ca. 1845, H.H. Raja Wazir Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot - see below). He d. from cholera, at Faridkot, 1845.
1849 - 1874 H.H. Raja Wazir Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot. b. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, 1828, eldest son of Raja Pahar Singh, Raja of Faridkot, by his first wife, Rani Chand Kaur Sahib, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, April 1849. Received a valuable khilat of seven pieces, a hereditary salute of 11-guns, and the style of His Highness, in reward for his services during the Second Sikh War of 1849. Granted the title of Brar Bans Raja Sahib Bahadur, 12th July 1858, in recognition of his valuable services during the Indian Mutiny in 1857. Granted a sanad of adoption, 11th March 1862. Rcvd: Mutiny medal (1858). m. (first) Rani Ind Kaur Sahiba, daughter of Sham Singh Man, of Munsab. m. (second) a daughter of Basawa Singh, of Raipur. m. (third) a daughter of Sardar Gaja Singh Brar, of Kot Kapura and Lahore. m. (fourth) ca. 1845, the widow of his younger brother, Kunwar Shri Anokh Singh Sahib Bahadur. He d. at Thaneswar, 22nd April 1874, having had issue, one son: · 1) H.H. Farzand-i-Sadaat Nishan Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind Raja Bikram Singh Brar Bans, Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot (s/o Rani Ind Kaur). - see below. 1874 - 1898 H.H. Farzand-i-Saadat-i-Nishan-i-Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind Raja Bikram Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot. b. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, January 1842, son of H.H. Raja Wazir Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot, by his first wife, Rani Ind Kaur Sahib, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 22nd April 1874. Installed on the gadi, at the Raj Mahal, Faridkot. Granted the hereditary title of Farzand-i-Saadat-i-Nishan-i-Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind, for his services, including the provision troops employed in the Khurrum Valley, during the Second Afghan War of 1878-1880. Patron Amritsar Khalsa Diwan 1883-1898. Hon. Fellow of Punjab Univ. Rcvd: Prince of Wales's medal (1876) and KIH gold medal (1877). m. (first) a daughter of Raja Shri Nahar Singh, of Balabgarh. m. (second) a daughter of Sardar Partab Singh Rallawala, of Patiala state. He d. after a long illness, at Raj Mahal, Faridkot, 20th August 1898, having had issue, two sons and one daughter: · 1) H.H. Farzand-i-Sadaat Nishan Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind Raja Balbir Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot (s/o the second Rani) - see below. · 2) Kunwar Shri Gajendra Singh Sahib Bahadur, educ. Aitchison Coll., Lahore. He d. 1900, having had issue, two sons: · a) H.H. Farzand-i-Sadaat Nishan Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind Maharaja Brij Indar Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot - see below. · b) Kunwar Shri Sheo Indar Singh Sahib Bahadur. b. 1900. He d. at Faridkot, 1912. · 1) Rajkumari Bibiji Balwant Kaur Sahiba. m. Kanwar Baldeo Singh, of Mursan. 1898 - 1906 H.H. Farzand-i-Sadaat Nishan Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind Raja Balbir Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot. b. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, 30th August 1869, elder son of H.H. Farzand-i-Saadat-i-Nishan-i-Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind Raja Bikram Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot, by his second wife, a daughter of Sardar Partab Singh Rallawala, of Patiala state, educ. privately. Became Heir Apparent on his father's accession to the gadi and invested with the title of Tikka Raja, 22nd April 1874. Succeeded on the death of his father, 20th August 1898. Installed on the gadi, at the Raj Mahal, Faridkot, 16th December 1898. He accepted a degree of supervision over state affairs during the first few years of his reign, receiving full ruling powers in November 1904. Attended the Coronation Durbar at Delhi in 1903. Author of "Ek Raja aur us Kar Daura". Rcvd: KIH silver medal (1877), and Delhi Durbar gold medal (1903). m. H.H. Rani Suraj Kaur Sahiba. He d.s.p.m. at the Raj Mahal, Faridkot, 11th February 1906 (succ. by his adopted son and nephew), having had issue, several daughters, including: · 1) Rajkumari Bibiji Rajendra Kaur Sahib [H.H. Maharani Sri Maji Sahiba Bibiji Rajendra Kaurji]. b. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, 190x (youngest daughter), educ. privately. Colonel-in-Chief Brijendra Elephant Artillery. m. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, 3rd March 1913, Colonel H.H. Maharaja Shri Brijendra Sawai Sir Kishan Singhji Bahadur Jang, Maharaja of Bharatpur, KCSI (b. at Moti Mahal, Bharatpur, 4th October 1899; d. at Agra, 27th March 1929), elder son of H.H. Maharaja Shri Brijendra Sawai Ram Singhji Bahadur Jang, Maharaja of Bharatpur, by his second wife, H.H. Maharani Sri Maji Sahiba Bibiji Girraj Kaurji, CI, sometime Maharani Regent of Bharatpur, a daughter of a zamindar of Deoli. She d. at Deeg, 18th August 1929, having had issue, four sons and three daughters - see India (Bharatpur). 1906 - 1918 Major H.H. Farzand-i-Saadat-i-Nishan-i-Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind Maharaja Brij Indar Singh Brar Bans, Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot. b. at Faridkot, 26th October 1896, elder son of Kunwar Shri Gajendra Singh Sahib Bahadur, educ. Aitchison Coll., Lahore. Adopted by his paternal uncle, H.H. Farzand-i-Sadaat Nishan Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind Raja Balbir Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot. Succeeded on his death, 11th February 1906. Installed on the gadi, at the Raj Mahal, Faridkot, 15th March 1906. Reigned under a Council of Regency until he came of age and was invested with full ruling powers, November 1916. Granted the personal title of Maharaja in recognition of his services during the Great War, 1st January 1918. Hon. Maj. IA 1/1/1918. Rcvd: Delhi Durbar medal (1911). He d. at the Raj Mahal, Faridkot, 23rd December 1918, having had issue, two sons: · 1) H.H. Farzand-i-Saadat-i-Nishan-i-Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind Raja Sir Har Inder Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot - see below. · 2) Colonel Kunwar Shri Manjit Inder Singh Sahib Bahadur. b. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, 22nd February 1916, educ. Aitchison Coll., Lahore. Lieut-Col. Faridkot State Forces 1944, Presdt. Exec. Cncl. 1947-1948, prom. Col. 1948, MLA for Kot Kapura PEPSU state assembly 1951-1956. Horse breeder and trainer. Rcvd: Silver Jubilee (1935), and Coron. (1937) medals. m. Rani Jagdish Kanwar Sahiba (d. 1986), from Pipri, UP, a great-great-granddaughter of Shahzada Peshawara Singh Bahadur, of Lahore. He d. 1999, having had issue, two sons and one daughter: · a) Kunwar Shri Bharat Inder Singh Sahib Bahadur [Prince Michael], who succeeded as H.H. Farzand-i-Saadat-i-Nishan-i-Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind Raja Shri Bhar Inder Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot - see below. · b) Kunwar Shri Dashmesh Inder Singh Sahib Bahadur [Prince Victor]. b. 1947, educ. Bishop Cotton Sch., Simla. He d. unm. 1992. · a) Rajkumari Bibiji Devendra Kaur Sahiba [Princess Wendy]. b. 1942. m. 1965 (div.), an American of Greek origin. She had issue, one daughter. 1918 - [1989] Colonel H.H. Farzand-i-Saadat-i-Nishan-i-Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind Raja Sir Har Inder Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot, KCSI (1.1.1941). b. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, 29th January 1915, elder son of Major H.H. Farzand-i-Saadat-i-Nishan-i-Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind Maharaja Brij Indar Singh Brar Bans, Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot, educ. Aitchison Coll., Lahore. Succeeded on the death of his father, 23rd December 1918. Invested with full ruling powers, at the Raj Mahal, Faridkot, 17th October 1934. Cmsnd. as Hon. Lieut. IA 13/10/1934, attached 1st Btn. (KGVO), 11th Sikh Regt., served Waziristan 1937, prom. Hon. Capt. 4/7/1941, Hon. Maj. 1/1/1944, Hon Lieut-Col. 15/8/1945, and Hon. Col. 11/10/1946. Hon. Col. The Sikh Light Infantry 3/3/1947, Hon. Col. King George V's Own Bengal Engineer Group, RIE. Colonel-in-Chief Faridkot State Forces 1938-1951. Mbr. National Defence Cncl. of India, Standing Cttee. of the Chamber of Princes, and MLA PEPSU. Merged his state into the PEPSU, 5th May 1948. The GOI amended the Indian Constitution to remove his position as a "ruler" and his right to receive privy-purse payments, 28th December 1971. District Grand Master for North India United Grand Lodge of England 1977. Chair. Maharawal Khewaji Trust. Hon. Mbr. United Service Institution of India, etc. Rcvd: Silver Jubilee (1935), Coron. (1937), IGS (with Waziristan clasp 1937), 1939/45 and Burma stars, British War (1945), and Indian Independence (1947) medals. m. February 1933, H.H. Rani Narinder Kaur Sahiba, daughter of Sardar Bahadur Sardar Bhagwant Singh, a rais of Bhareli, in the Ambala dist., Punjab. He d. at the Raj Mahal, Faridkot, 16th October 1989 (crem. Sahi Samadhan, Faridkot), having had issue, one son and three daughters: · 1) Tikka Shri Har Mohinder Singh Sahib Bahadur [Prince David]. b. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, 22nd October 1937, educ. at the Doon Sch., Dehra Dun, and Cambridge Univ. Punjab state government service 1962-1965. Mbr. Delhi Gymkhana Club, Delhi Golf Club, and Pitt Club (Cambridge). He d.v.p. unm. in a motor accident, 10th October 1983 (crem. Sahi Samadhan, Faridkot). · 1) Rajkumari Bibiji Amrit Kaur Sahiba. m. Harpal Singh. She had issue, one son and two daughters: § a) Jaskaran Singh. m. and has issue, a son: § i) Aftab Singh. · 2) Rajkumari Bibiji Deepinder Kaur Sahiba [Maharaniadirani of Burdwan] [Princess Bunty]. Chair. Maharawal Khewaji Trust. m. 1959, Maharajadhiraja Shri Saday Chand Mehtab Bahadur of Burdwan, eldest son of The Hon Maharajadhiraja Shri Sir Uday Chand Mehtab Bahadur of Burdwan, KCIE, by his wife, Maharani Radharani Devi, of Amritsar, Punjab. She had issue, including a son - see India Zamindars (Burdwan). · 3) Rajkumari Bibiji Maheepinder Kaur Sahiba [Princess Anne]. b. at Qila Mubaraqat, Faridkot, 19th September 1949, educ. New Delhi and Tara Hall, Simla. Vice-Chair. Maharawal Khewaji Trust. She d. unm. from heart failure, at Kennilworth, Mashobra, near Simla, 26th July 2002 (crem. Sahi Samadhan, Faridkot). [1989] H.H. Farzand-i-Saadat-i-Nishan-i-Hazrat-i-Kaiser-i-Hind Raja Shri Bharat Inder Singh, Brar Bans Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Faridkot. b. 1943, eldest son of Colonel Kunwar Shri Manjit Inder Singh Sahib Bahadur, sometime Presdt. Faridkot Executive Cncl., by his wife, Rani Jagdish Kanwar Sahiba, educ. Bishop Cotton Sch., Simla.Sometime tea-planter. Appointed as Heir Apparent with the title of Tikka Sahib on the death of his paternal first cousin, 1983. Succeeded on the death of his paternal uncle as head of the Royal House of Faridkot, 16th October 1989 (not recognised by the Government of India). m. a lady from Faridkot. He had issue, two sons
