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Bhatti Rajputs of Kapurthala

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The Bhatti Rajputs of Kapurthala were the rulers of Kapurthala from 11th century to 1772.[1] Bhatti is a Punjabi version of the Rajput clan name Bhati. They had common ancestry with the Bhati rajputs of Jaisalmer.

Rulers

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Nawab Kapur singh Rajput From Jaisalmer

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Kapur founded the town of Kapurthala in 11th century.[1] He was a Bhati Rajput of Jaisalmer and the founder of the Kapurthala Bhatti lineage.

Rai Bahram Bhatti

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Rai Bahram Bhatti married his daughter Bhatiyani Murtaza Begum to Malerkotla in 1458.

Rai Ran Deo

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Rai Ran Deo founded the town of Batala in 1465.[2]

Rai Ibrahim Bhatti

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In 1773, Rai Ibrahim Bhatti was defeated by Jassa Singh Ahluwalia and was reduced to a tributary. In 1779, Kapurthala was completely annexed by Jassa Singh into the princely state of Kapurthala after Rai Ibrahim Bhatti refused to pay tribute.

List of Rulers

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  • Rana Kapur (11th century)
  • Rai Bahram Bhatti (1458)
  • Rai Ran Deo Bhatti (1465)
  • Rai Ibrahim Bhatti (1773-1779)

References

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  1. ^ a b "About Us". lgpunjab.gov.in. [dead link]
  2. ^ Batala Town Imperial Gazetteer of India – vol.7 pg.133