Raja Ram Dayal Singh Panwar was the Gurjar King of Landhaura.[1][2] He was the son of Chaudhari Nahar Singh. In 1790, Sikhs under Rae Singh Jagdhari and Sher Singh Buriya wrested Manglaur, Jaurasi and Jwalapur from Gurjars of Landhaura and Landhaura became tributary of Sikhs.[3] Later, in 1794, when Doab came under Maratha Governorship, he paid annual revenue to Gen. Perron and from 1803 onwards to British Raj.[4]

History

After the death of the Nahar Sindh, his son Raja Ram Dayal Singh Gujjar, succeeded his father after his demise and became the King of Landhaura. This transition of power took place in a seamless manner, and Ram Dayal Singh proved himself to be a worthy successor to his father.[5] Fast forward to 1804, a local rebellion, Azim-gardi, rocked the region. However, Ram Dayal Singh did not shy away from his responsibilities and stepped up to support the East India Company. His timely intervention helped to save their assets and employees, and he emerged as a hero in the eyes of many.[6]

Unfortunately, after the death of Ram Dayal Singh in 1813, a succession dispute arose between his grandson Badan Singh and infant son Kushal Singh from Ram Dayal's wife, Dhan Kunwar. It was a tumultuous time for Landhaura as the dispute threatened to disrupt the peace and stability of the region. Thankfully, a settlement was eventually reached between the parties involved. It was agreed that Dhan Kunwar would pay a large sum of money and expensive goods to Badan Singh and keep Landhaura for her infant son, Kushal Singh. This helped to bring an end to the succession dispute and restored calm to the region. And the reign of Raja Ram Dayal Singh Gujjar was marked by significant events that have contributed to the region's rich history.[7]

References

  1. ^ Raheja, Gloria Goodwin (15 September 1988). The Poison in the Gift: Ritual, Prestation, and the Dominant Caste in a North Indian Village (Page_3). University of Chicago Press. p. 3. ISBN 978-0-226-70729-7.
  2. ^ Garhwal Himalaya: Nature, Culture & Society - Page 24. TransMedia. 2001. p. 24. ISBN 978-81-900807-4-3. he with the help of Ram Dayal Singh Gurjar ( Raja of Landhore ) made a final attempt in May 1805 at Khurbura.
  3. ^ Sikh Domination of the Mughal Empire Vol 3, p. 246
  4. ^ Dirk H.A. Kolff: Grass in Their Mouths: The Upper Doab of India Under the Company's Magna Charta, 1793-1830 p. 462
  5. ^ Rahi, Javaid (1 January 2012). The Gujjars Vol: 01 and 02 Edited by Dr. Javaid Rahi (Page_565). Jammu and Kashmir Acacademy of Art, Culture, Languages, Jammu. p. 565.
  6. ^ Singh, David Emmanuel (31 August 2012). Islamization in Modern South Asia: Deobandi Reform and the Gujjar Response. Walter de Gruyter. ISBN 978-1-61451-185-4.
  7. ^ Bates, Crispin (31 March 2013). Mutiny at the Margins: New Perspectives on the Indian Uprising of 1857: Volume I: Anticipations and Experiences in the Locality. SAGE Publishing India. ISBN 978-81-321-1589-2.


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