Bhatti Rajputs of Kapurthala
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The Bhatti Rajputs of Kapurthala were the rulers of Kapurthala from 11th century to 1772.[1] Bhatti is a Punjabi version of the Rajput clan name Bhati. They had common ancestry with the Bhati rajputs of Jaisalmer.
Rulers[edit]
Nawab Kapur singh Rajput From Jaisalmer[edit]
Kapur founded the town of Kapurthala in 11th century.[1] He was a Bhati Rajput of Jaisalmer and the founder of the Kapurthala Bhatti lineage.
Rai Bahram Bhatti[edit]
Rai Bahram Bhatti married his daughter Bhatiyani Murtaza Begum to Malerkotla in 1458.
Rai Ran Deo[edit]
Rai Ran Deo founded the town of Batala in 1465.[2]
Rai Ibrahim Bhatti[edit]
In 1773, Rai Ibrahim Bhatti was defeated by Jassa Singh Ahluwalia and was reduced to a tributary. In 1779, Kapurthala was completely annexed by Jassa Singh into the princely state of Kapurthala after Rai Ibrahim Bhatti refused to pay tribute.
List of Rulers[edit]
- Rana Kapur (11th century)
- Rai Bahram Bhatti (1458)
- Rai Ran Deo Bhatti (1465)
- Rai Ibrahim Bhatti (1773-1779)
References[edit]
- ^ a b "About Us". lgpunjab.gov.in. [dead link]
- ^ Batala Town Imperial Gazetteer of India – vol.7 pg.133
