Bhai Rupa

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Bhai Rupa (भाई रूपा) is a large village in Rampura Phul tasil of Bhatinda district in Punjab, India.

Location

It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarters Rampura Phul (tehsildar office) and 11km away from district headquarters, Bathinda.

Jat Gotras

History

The Originator of the Phulkian Dynasty, Phul left six sons, of whom Tiloka was the eldest, and from him are descended the families of Jind and Nabha.[1]

From Rama, the second son, sprang the greatest of the Phulkian houses, that of Patiala besides Bhadaur, Kot Duna and Malaudh .[2]

In 1627 Phul founded and gave his name to a village which was an important town in the State of Nabha. His two eldest sons founded Bhai Rupa while Rama also built Rampura Phul.

Population

At the time of Census-2011, the population of Bhai Rupa village stood at 14841, with 2832 households.

Notable persons

External Links

References

  1. Latif, S.M., History of the Punjab
  2. A collection of treaties, engagements, and sunnuds, relating to India By India Foreign and Political Dept, Charles pp.274

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