Discover AS Kaur's legacy in Patiala! Admired for her wise administration and leadership, she earned respect from neighboring chiefs and the British.
Discover Castle Hill in Mussoorie, once home to Maharaja Duleep Singh. Explore its rich history, architecture, and stunning Himalayan views.
DAYA KAUR, RAM (d. 1823), widow of Gurbakhsh Singh of the Nishanavali principality of the Sikhs who ruled over Ambala, assumed control of the misi and the family estate upon her husband`s death in 1786. She ruled over the territory remarkably well for nearly 37 years. Sir Lepel Griffin in his The Rajas of the Punjab says, "She was an excellent ruler and her estate was one of the best managed in the protected territory." In November 1808, Maharaja Ranjit Singh ejected Daya Kaur from the city and seized all her property and possessions.
Explore the legacy of Mul Singh, a trusted steward of Raja Tej Singh's estate, praised for increasing revenues and supporting Oriental learning.
