Pahar Singh

Pahar Singh (1799 – April 1849) was the Raja of the Princely state of Faridkot, ruling from 1827 to 1849.

Biography Pahar Singh succeeded to the gaddi (throne) of Faridkot after the passing of Attar Singh. His reign lasted 22 years and was marked by peace and prosperity. He found many villages and dug wells in Faridkot. Pahar Singh had four wives, including Chand Kaur. Pahar Singh kept advisors around him to look-after the needs of the civilians in the state and to provide him valuable advice. Pahar Singh had provided the British valuable assistance during the Battle of Mudki.