Bhadaur

Bhadaur Fort

Bhadaur (Hindi:भदौड़, Punjabi:ਭਦੌੜ) is a city in Sangrur district in Punjab, India.

History

Sardar Bharatinder Singh Phoolka of Bhadaur with Sardarni Simrat Kaur Phoolka (Daughter of Sardar Captain Amrik Singh Sandhu of Thaither and A.D.C of Maharaja Nabha State) with Sardarni Jasbir Kaur Sandhu (First left), Sardarni Rupinder Kaur Sandhu (Second left ),Sardarni Radhadevi Sandhu (Right first ) State:- Bhadaur, Dynasty:- Sidhu Jats

Bhadaur is a historic and famous town of Punjab. It is home to legendary Phulkian Sirdars, from Phulkian_Dynasty. Bhadaur is the first joint capital of Phoolkian dynasty. The princely states of Patiala, Jind and Nabha are rooted to Bhadaur. Bhadaur was an independent princely state till 1858. Later it comes under the supermacy of Patiala State by British government by a favour, not by right. Phool,( The founder Of Phoolkian Dynasty@ PHOOLKIAN MISL) a Sidhu was the founder of this family.

Phool's eldest son Tiloka was the ancestor of the Nabha, Jind and Badrukhan royal families and his second son Rama, had six sons and out of Dunna Singh, Ala Singh and Bakhta sprang the princely states of Bhadaur, Patiala and Malaudh which were the most important of the Cis-Satluj States belonging to Phoolkian Misl.

Collaterally, the descendants of Phool were connected with the rulers of Faridkot, the extinct Kaithal family, and the feudatories of Arnauli, Jhumba, Saddhuwal, and, north of the Sutlej, Attari. These numerous branches of a vigorous stock belonged to the great Sidhu-Brar tribe, the most powerful Jat clan south of the Sutlej.

Bhadaur was a collateral of the princely state of Patiala. The sons of Phool, Tilok Singh and Ram Singh were blessed with Khande da Pahul by Guru Gobind Singh himself at Damdama Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh in a Hukamnama (royal edict) addressed to the two sons of Phool, Rama & Tiloka on 2 August 1696, called upon them for aid in his fight with the Hill Rajas proclaiming " tera ghar mera asey " ਤੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਮੇਰਾ ਅਸੈ meaning Your House is My Own bestowing special status on the HOUSE of PHOOL. It is said that it is because of this blessing from Guru Sahib that the other 11 Misls never attacked the Phulkian States despite some provocations. They were blessed with the Apaar kirpa of Guru Gobind Singh evidence of which can be seen in the Patiala Hukumnama sent by Guru Sahib in 1696 A.D. Its translation into English reads: There is one God. The Guru is great. It is the order of the Guru. Bhai Rama and Bhai Tiloka, the Guru will protect all. You are required to come with your contingent. I am much pleased with you. Your house is my own. On seeing this letter you should come in my presence. Your house is my refuge. You should come to me immediately.On seeing this letter you should arrive with horsemen. You must come. A Sirpau (robe of honour or Jorra) for you is being sent . Keep it with you. Bhadson 2 Samat 1653 Bikrami. Phool left six sons, of whom Tiloka was the eldest, and from him are descended the families of Jind and Nabha. From Rama, the second son, sprang the greatest of the Phoolkian houses, that of Patiala besides Bhadaur, Kot duna and Malaudh .

In 1627 Phool 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. The last named successfully raided the Bhattis and other enemies of his line. He then obtained from the Muhammadan governor of Sirhind the intendancy of the Jangal tract. The other four sons succeeded to only a small share of their father's possessions.

Rughu laid foundation stone of Village Bangi Rughu near Talwandi Sabo in district Bathinda. Prior to 1857 Bhadaur was an independent state, BHADAUR was one & only princely town where royal family holds 8 eight RESIDENTAL FORTS individually. BHADAUR is home to PHOOLKA SARDARS (CHIEFS), who rules 84 villages.The royals of the house of Bhadaur are known as BHADAURIAS & BHADAURIYE SARDAR

Bhadaur royal family holds the most big land holdings throughout whole joint Punjab (Haryana & Himachal included). Most of the lands in and around Bhadaur belongs to Phoolka Sardars of Bhadaur, and they were the legal owners of lands on the basis of section 4 of EVACUEE PROPERTIES OF India. Mujahras or refugees can only cultivate the land but cannot sell or loan it. They have to pay one-fourth of the cost of land today to get it in their name from Sirdars.

Temples

Sardars of Bhadaur were very famous for bravery and charity. They have built many religious places like famous Radha-Krishna temple at Ghat in Pehowa in Haryana famous for salvation.Sardar Shamsher Singh Phoolka Sahib donated 1 kg gold for temple. Sheetla mata temple at Bhadaur and famous 11 Rudra Shiv temple Pathran Wali at Bhadaur. Its very rare to have 11 rudras together. There are brass pipelines connected to the temple from all the forts of Phoolkian family to offer pure Ghee for jyot (holy fire). There are very interesting stories about Phoolka sardars subjected to their justice, bravery, hunting expeditions, style, riches etc. Sardar Chuhr Singh Bhadauria was the most great ruler of Bhadaur. Peoples still sung ballads of his bravery and justice,which is written in the famous book The legends of the Punjab written by Sir Richard Carnac Temple.

The Bhadaur Fort

Bhadaur fort was built by Sidhu Jat ruler Choudhary Ram Singhji (also known as Bhai Ram Singhji) in 1695.

The Bhadaur fort stands in full glory of the glorious past in the middle of Bhadaur. This fort was made in 1693 AD by Baba Ram Singh ji son of Phool. This fort is a private property and belongs to Harpreet Inder Singh Phoolka alias Hapie, only son of Sardar Kuldeep Inder Singh sahib, the rais (landlord) of Bhadaur. He is the present legal owner of this fort of his ancestors. This fort is fine example of Punjabi ancient culure. It is made from famous Bhadauri intt (small bricks). This is the most tallest building in all of its near area. Nearby villages can be seen clearly from the top roof of Fort. The walls of the rooms are 6-ft. wide, so it remains cool in summers and warm in winters. Air ventilation is awesome here. This fort witness to many historical events like, Akali Phoola Singh sheltered here before sent to Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who then became a famous general of Sikh empire, annexion meetings of cis satlej states by British East India Company, the British discussion meeting with Sir Attar Singh Sahib of Bhadaur,[clarification needed] that Maharaja Dalip Singh should permit to visit India or not, revolt of 1857, war with Marathas when they invaded Patiala. Sardar Chuhar Singh Bhadauria was chief in commander of army expedition against Marathas, who repulsed the Marathas from Bahadurgarh. Invasion on Malerkotla Afghans whose 17 villages were seized by Bhadaur Sardars, Battle of Barnala, Marriage of Bibi Attar kaur of Bhadaur with Prince Naunihal Singh Of Lahore grandson of Maharaja Ranjit Singh ji, Muslim refugees were sheltered in this fort by Sardar Harjang Singh ji in 1947 riots. After riots they were asked to choose where they want to live. Those who choose to live in India were given lands and houses by Sardar Harjang Singh and those who choose to Pakistan were safely passed the border by the gun men of sardar sahib. This is the almost only private fort in Punjab. Nowadays its favourite destination for shooting of Bollywood and Punjabi movies. Fort is being renovated these days as per ancient architecture, so it can be used as attraction to tourists foreigners and Indians who use to experience the rich Punjabi Culture.

Notable persons

• Bhagwant Singh of Bhadaur, Sidhu-Brar: Jat, From Barnala district was in the List of Punjab Chiefs.

External links

• The Rajas of the Punjab by Lepel H. Griffin

Other cities named Bhadaur

• Bhadaur is the name of a town in Bhatinda district in Indian Punjab.

• Bhadaur is also the name of a village in Panipat tahsil and district of Haryana.

• Bhadaud - is a village in Hisar distt., Haryana

Gallery

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  Sardar Harpeetinder Singh Of Bhadaur

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  Sardar Manjeetinder Singh Sidhu (Phoolka) of Bhadaur at a routine partridge hunt. With Sardar Amar Singh Grewal of Bishanpura his best friend and brother in law (in black). State:- Bhadaur, Dynasty:- Sidhu Jats. Estate:- Bishanpura, Dynasty:- Grewal Jats. Pic Credit: Hapie Phoolkia

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  Sardar Harvinder Singh Phoolka ( H. S. Phoolka) of Bhadaur (left) receiving Padma Shri award from President of India Ram Nath Kovind (right) on 16 March 2019.

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  Royal Bhadaur Family. From left to Right Sardar Ravinder Singh Phoolka of Bhadaur, S.Harpreetinder Singh Phoolka of Bhadaur, S.Manpreet Singh Phoolka of Bhadaur, S.Waheguru PAL Singh Phoolka Of Bhadaur ,S.Reetvinder Singh Phoolka of Bhadaur, S.Harvinder Singh of Phoolka ( HS Phoolka), Sardar Amarinder Singh Phoolka , Sardar Gurshakti Singh Phoolka, S.Digamber Singh Phoolka of Bhadaur and S Karam Narain Singh Phoolka of Bhadaur (Estate:- Bhadaur, Dynasty:- Sidhu Jats)

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  Childhood picture of Kunwar Ritmohinder Singhji of Bhadour, Estate:- Bhadour, Dynasty:- Sidhu Jat.

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  Maj. Raja RAM PARTAP SINGH, Rais-i-Azam of Bhadaur 1934/1997, born 6th October 1921, educated at Aitchison Chiefs' College, Lahore; Commandant Major Yadvinder Guards, Patiala State; HH Maharaja Yadvinder Singh Sidhu of Patiala's Bodyguard; he served in PEPSU and was chairman of the board of governors of Yadvindra Public School for 20 years; married Bibiji Surinder Kaur [Rani Surinder Ram Partap Singh Sidhu of Bhadaur], born 13th May 1924, died 21st May 1984, daughter of General Sardar Bahadur Sir Gurnam Singh of Jind State (and younger sister of Maharani Bhaktavar Kaur Sahiba of Patiala), and had issue. He died 14th October 1997.

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