Jodhbir Chand

Sir Jodhbir Chand (1815 – 1873) was the Raja of Nadaun from 1823 until his death in 1873.

Early life and background He was born in 1815 to Sansar Chand and a concubine of his by the name of Gulab Dassi. He was a member of the Katoch dynasty.

Reign Ranjit Singh conferred on him the title of Raja and a jagir of Nadaun that yielded an annual revenue of Rs. 100,000 in 1823. He initially acquired great influence at Lahore, being a personal favourite of Ranjit Singh. During the Katoch insurrection in Kangra (1848–49), he sided with the British. As a reward, the British confirmed his jagir upon the annexation of Kangra. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he once again supported them and sent his second son to fight on their side. Upon his death, the then Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, Robert Henry Davies, paid tribute to him in the following words:

Honours In 1868, he was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India and was granted a salute of seven guns.