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Raja Swarup Singh: The Great Ruler of Jind

Raja Swarup Singh was born on May 30, 1812, in Bazidpur. He was the only son of Sardar Karam Singh of Bazidpur. Swarup Singh succeeded his father in the Bazidpur estates in 1818. In 1837, the Government of India recognized him as the legitimate successor to his childless second cousin. They installed him as the Raja of Jind in the same year. He was one of the first to take the field against the mutineers during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and fought alongside British troops during the siege of Delhi (Ganda Singh, 1984, p. 114).

Farzand-i-Dilband and Raja Bahadur

He took part in the First Sikh War and earned the titles “Farzand-i-Dilband” and “Rasikh-ul-Itiqad” for his distinguished services. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he played a key role, receiving the “Mutiny Medal.” His strategic support helped protect the town of Karnal and served in battles at Alipore and Badli Serai. Raja Swarup Singh was bestowed with the title “Raja Bahadur” and the salute of 11 guns, along with vast territories, including fourteen villages near Sangrur (Kanhaiya Lal, 1997, p. 200).

Progressive Reforms and Death

As a progressive ruler, Raja Swarup Singh outlawed practices like sati, female infanticide, and slavery. He married Rani Sri Kaur Sahiba, who passed away in 1877, and later married Rani Sri Nand Kaur Sahiba. Unfortunately, Raja Swarup Singh died unexpectedly from acute dysentery in 1863, after a 30-year reign. He was succeeded by his only son, Tikka Raghubir Singh.

Honours and Recognition

• Mentioned in Despatches (1858)

• Indian Mutiny Medal (1858)
• Knight Companion of the Order of the Star of India (KSI) (1863)