ਸੰਗਰੂਰ ਦਾ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ: ਪ੍ਰਾਚੀਨ ਤੋਂ ਬ੍ਰਿਟਿਸ਼ ਯੁਗ ਤੱਕ

Summary of Key Kings and Rulers Related to Sangrur:

1. Raja Gajpat Singh (ruled mid-1700s)

• Founder of the Jind State from the Phulkian dynasty.

• Captured Sangrur and added it to his territory around 1763.

• Established the foundation for Sangrur’s future political importance.

2. Raja Bhag Singh (1789–1822)

• Grandson of Gajpat Singh.

• Strengthened alliances with the British and stabilized the Jind State.

• During his rule, Sangrur remained an important part of the kingdom.

3. Raja Fateh Singh (1822–1834)

• Succeeded Bhag Singh.

• Continued administration and military alliances, but Sangrur remained a secondary center.

4. Raja Sarup Singh (1837–1864)

• A progressive ruler who improved infrastructure and administration.

• His rule helped lay the groundwork for Sangrur’s later rise in prominence.

5. Raja Raghbir Singh (1864–1887)

• First to significantly develop Sangrur as an administrative and cultural hub.

• Initiated the construction of royal buildings and palaces in Sangrur.

6. Maharaja Ranbir Singh (1887–1948)

• The most influential ruler in Sangrur’s history.

• Officially shifted the capital of Jind State to Sangrur.

• Built Ranbir College, Ranbir Bagh, royal palaces, and public institutions.

• Known for modernization and public welfare.

• Ruled until Jind State merged into the Indian Union in 1948.