| Raja Horil Singh | |
|---|---|
| Raja of Dumraon | |
| Reign | 1709 A.D. – 1746 A.D.[1] |
| Successor | Raja Chhatadhari Singh |
| Born | Mathila Buxar |
| Died | 1746 Dumraon |
| House | Ujjainiya |
| Religion | Hindu |
Raja Horil Singh was a prominent chieftain in the Indian state of Bihar in the 18th century and belonged to the Ujjainiya Rajput clan. He ruled in Mathila then moved to Dumraon.[2] He was notorious for engaging in feuds with his own clansmen and assisting the Mughals in helping to put down their rebellions for which he was rewarded greatly. He also allied with fellow zamindars to assist in the defeat of Afghan invaders in 1734.[3] His most notable act was being the founder of the Dumraon Raj chieftaincy and zamindari.[4]
References
- ↑ Rajiva Nain Prasad (1968). "The Role of Ujjainiya Rajputs in the Political History of Bihar". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 30: 167–177. JSTOR 44141471.
- ↑ R.N. Prasad (1969). "RAJA HORIL SINGH—THE UJJAINIYA CHIEF OF BHOJPUR (1708 A.D.— 1746 A.D.): Summary". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 31: 203–204. JSTOR 44138361.
- ↑ Surendra Gopal (2017). Mapping Bihar: From Medieval to Modern Times. Routledge. p. 383.
- ↑ Journal of Historical Research. Department of History, Ranchi University. 1970. p. 59.
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