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Lakhpat Rai

Mughal official (died 1747)

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Lakhpat Rai and his brother Jaspat Rai belonged to a Khatri family from Kalanaur. Lakhpat Rai constructed the Suka Talab in Lahore, which was situated near the Gurdwara Shikargarh Patshahi Chhevin. Jaspat Rai was killed by the Sikhs in a raid. In order to take revenge of his brother's death, Lakhpat Rai convinced Yahya Khan, the Mughal governor, to take action against Sikhs. During the Chhota Ghallughara campaign, Lakhpat Rai's son Harbhaj Rai was killed by the Sikhs. Lakhpat Rai was later killed by the Sikhs.

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Who was Lakhpat Rai?

mughal official (died 1747)

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lakhpat Rai

· Wikidata: Q130707210

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