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5 unusual facts about Raja Jagat Singh


Kullu district

Raja Jagat Singh (1637–72) moved the capital in the middle of the 17th century to its present position, and called it Sultanpur.

Raja Jagat Singh

He ruthlessly pursued the interests of Dhameri and as a result was on bad terms with the neighbouring states of Chamba, Basoli, Guler, Mandi and Suket.

To commemorate their visit, Jagat Singh renamed Dhameri as Nurpur.

The rebellious and fiercely independent attitude of Suraj Mal was a source of constant annoyance to the Mughals and caused their emperor, Jahangir, to exile him to Chamba and place Jagat Singh on the gaddi'’ (throne).

Mughals lost several of their commanders to Jagat Singh's men, including Khusru Beg and Asaf Khan.



see also

Rulers of Siokot and Mandi

Raja Suraj Sen, 7th Raja of Mandi 1637/1664 or 1623/1658, married (amongst others), a daughter of Raja Jagat Singh of Nurpur, and had issue.