Moti Singh

Moti Singh was the Raja of Poonch from 1860 until his death in 1892.

Early life He was born to Dhian Singh. In 1848, a dispute arose between him, his elder brother Jawahir Singh, and Gulab Singh. At the time, he and his brother held the title of Mian. Frederick Currie mediated between them and facilitated a settlement, under which Gulab Singh granted them the title of Raja along with certain other concessions. These orders were issued by Gulab’s successor, Ranbir Singh. In the early years of his reign, special messengers carried his correspondence between his administrative seat and Jammu, while another line of runners delivered official and private papers from the central offices to the three tehsils of Poonch. Over time, as trade increased, correspondence also grew.