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3 unusual facts about Ballabhgarh


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Bahadur Singh's successor Raja Nahar Singh ascended the throne in 1829 and proved to be a just ruler.

The earliest parts of Nahar Singh's palace, called Nahar Singh Mahal were constructed by his ancestor Rao Balram after whom the estate was named, who came to power in 1739, the construction however continued in parts till about 1850, under Nahar Singh.

The letter dictated in English to a secretary, is to be auctioned at Bonhams “Photography and Travel: India and Beyond” auction in London, on October 4, 2011 and is expected to fetch an estimated £1,000 to 1,500.


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Charan Singh

Charan Singh's ancestor was the prominent leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Raja Nahar Singh of Ballabhgarh (in present day Haryana).

Kuchesar

Although she was childless, Bhup Kumari's husband Raja Khusal Singh, nephew of Raja Nahar Singh of Ballabhgarh, laid claim to the estates; this was disputed by other claimants.


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