Raja Devi Bakhsh Singh[1][2][3] (Hindi: राजा देवी बख्श सिंह, Urdu: راجا دیوی بخش سنگھ) was a British-era King from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. He was born in 19th century AD. He became popular because of 1857 revolt. He is represented as symbol of communal harmony, his name and the works done by him is still highly respected in neighbouring districts. Today there are few people who know his name but at that the time of 1857 revolt, he displayed valour and bravery and even encouraged harmony between Hindu & Muslim.
| Raja Devi Bakhsh Singh | |||||
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| Maharaja | |||||
 Raja Devi Bakhsh Singh statue at Kranti Park (Gonda) | |||||
| Predecessor | Raja Guman Singh | ||||
| Born | c. 1800s Jigna village, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh | ||||
| Died | 1866 (aged 65–66) Nepal | ||||
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| Dynasty | Bisen | ||||
| Father | Daljeet Singh (adoptive father) | ||||
| Religion | Hinduism | ||||
Early life edit
He was born in Jigna village[4] of Gonda district. He was 12th king of Gonda succeeded by 11th king Raja Guman Singh. His father name was Daljeet Singh.
He had keen interest in Horse riding, swimming and malla-yuddha.
In Revolt edit
On 5 July 1857[5][6] Begum Hazrat Mahal sent a letter to king Bakhsh singh during Avadh Revolution for help.
Death edit
He moved to Devkhur, Nepal and later died in 1866 because of Malaria.[8]
Legacy edit
Raja Devi Bakhsh Singh Library (Hindi: राजा देवी बख्श सिंह स्मारक बाल पुस्तकालय) was founded on 25 May 1974 by Nagar Palika Gonda. This library is situated infront of Sagar Talab (pond) in Gonda.
State Medical College is under construction in Gonda, its named on Devi Bakhsh Singh's honour.
See also edit
References edit
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- ^ News, Swadesh (10 June 2022). "सर कटने के बाद भी अंग्रेजों से लड़ता रहा चहलारी का वीर". www.swadeshnews.in. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
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- ^ "बेगम की मदद करने लखनऊ पहुंचे थे गोंडा के राजा देवी बख्श सिंह". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "जरा याद करो वो कहानी : वीरों की शौर्य गाथा को सलाम करता है गोंडा का क्रांति स्तम्भ, 1857 में महाराजा देवीबख्स सिंह ने लगाई थी क्रांति की आग". TV9 Bharatvarsh (in Hindi). 27 July 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ Shreya (11 December 2020). "400 साल पहले इस राजा ने बसाया था गोंडा नगर, ऐसे खत्म हुआ 80 कोस का राज्य | News Track in Hindi". newstrack.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "Gonda History of Gonda, Uttar Pradesh". www.brandbharat.com. Retrieved 29 December 2022.