Patiala State

Patiala State was a self-governing princely state outside British India during the British Raj period in the Indian sub-continent. Patiala was one of the Phulkian States.

When the British left India in 1947, they abandoned their subsidiary alliances with the princely states, and the Maharajah of Patiala acceded to the new Union of India.

History

Patiala State was established by Muslim kasana and Brar Sikh Jats. Patiala state was established by two friends, Ala Singh Brar, a Sikh Jat, and Lakhna kasana, a Muslim, in about 1721. Initially, they captured 24 villages and then enhanced further by conquering more and more adjacent areas. From the beginning of Patiala State until 1857, the Raja used to be a Sikh, from the family of Ala Sing Brar and the Army Commander, a Muslim, from the family of Lakhna kasana—most likely because of an oral understanding and agreement of the two founders. The renowned commanders (Sipah Salar) of Patiala State, from Lakhna Kasana's family were: Lakhna kasana, Sadar Deen kasana, Shaira kasana, Kaima Kasana, Saida kasana, sardar Karim-Buksh kasana and sardar Kala kasana,who was commander-in-chief of Patiala in Sikh-English war fought at Mudhki. From 1845 to 1862, Patiala was ruled by Jat ruler Maharaja Narendra Singh who fortified the city of Patiala by constructing ramparts and ten gates around it as listed below.

Patiala

Patiala is a city in southeastern Punjab, in northern India. It is the fourth largest city in the state and is the administrative capital of Patiala district. Patiala is located around the Qila Mubarak (the Fortunate Castle). It was constructed by militiamen Sardar Lakhna and Baba Ala Singh in 1763.

Patiala is an Indian National Congress stronghold. In popular culture, the city remains famous for its traditional turban (a type of headgear), paranda (a tasselled tag for braiding hair), patiala salwar (a type of female trousers), jutti (a type of footwear) and Patiala peg (a measure of liquor).

The first Indian astronaut, Rakesh Sharma, was born in Patiala.

Geography

Patiala is located at 30°19′N 76°24′E / 30.32°N 76.40°E / 30.32; 76.40. It has an average elevation of 250 metres (820 feet). During the short existence of PEPSU, Patiala served as its capital city. During the reign of Maharajas, Patiala state extended from Narnaul, Hissar in Haryana to Kandaghat and Chail in Himachal pradesh.

Patiala (Lok Sabha constituency)

Patiala Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 13 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Punjab state in northern India.

Assembly segments

This constituency comprises nine Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments. These are:

Sanour

Shutrana

Members of Parliament

Key

  INC     AAP     Akali Dal     SAD     Independent  

Election Results

General elections 2014

General elections 2009

See also

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