BIKRAM SINGH, RAJA (1842-1898). born in January 1842, succeeded his father, Wazir Singh, to the throne of Faridkot state in 1874. A dominant figure in Faridkot history, Raja Bikram Singh modernized the state administration. He employed retired British officials of experience and in 1875 set up offices and courts on the British model and adopted British law. Schools and charitable hospitals were opened and dharamsalas and rest houses for travellers constructed. Sadavarats or free kitchens were established at Faridkot, Thanesar and Amritsar. Sanskrit pathshalas, or schools were started where free food was served to the students.
Explore the impact of Guru Nanak Vidyak Society in Bombay's education since 1947, offering diverse curricula and promoting Sikh heritage.
Learn about the Panjabi Pracharni Sabha's 1882 efforts to revive Punjabi language amidst changing educational policies in Punjab.
