Biography of thakur kunwar singh

Leader of the Indian rebellion of 1857

For other people named Kunwar Singh, see Kunwar Singh (disambiguation).

Kunwar Singh, also known as Babu Kunwar Singh was a chief organiser of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 from the Bhojpur region of Bihar. He was originally the ruler of Jagdishpur estate.^[2] He led a selected band of armed soldiers against the troops under the command of the British East India Company.^[3]

Early life

Kunwar Singh was born on 13 November 1777 in Rajput family to Raja Sahabzada Singh and Panchratan Devi, in Jagdishpur in the Indian state of Bihar. He belonged to a cadet branch of the Ujjainiya dynasty which ruled the Jagdishpur principality.^[4] A British judicial officer offered a description of Kunwar Singh and described him as "a tall man, about six feet in height".^[5] He went on to describe him as having a broad face with an aquiline nose. In terms of his hobbies, British officials describe him as being a keen huntsman who also enjoyed horse-riding.^[5]

After his father's death in 1826, Kunwar Singh became the ruler of Jagdishpur. His brothers also got some share and inherited some territory however a dispute arose as to their exact allocation. This dispute was eventually se

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India did not got rid of the 200-year rule of the British on the same day. At the heart of it was the effortless spirit and untiring efforts of the freedom-loving peoples. The whole people unitedly started an anti-British revolution and the youth from different parts of greater India, participated in this revolution. In the interest of the country, many young men and women, created a precedent of patriotism by actively participating in this freedom movement. One of the most powerful fighters of the freedom struggle that started against the British and one of the most important person who played a very important role in India’s freedom struggle is Veer Kunwar Singh. At the age of 80, he set an example by fighting against the British with great enthusiasm.

Biography of Kunwar Singh

Name	Kunwar Singh[1]
Date of Birth	November 13, 1777
Place of Birth	Jagdispur (now Bhojpur district of Bihar)
Father’s Name	Raja Sahabzada Singh
Mother’s Name	Rani Panchratan Kunwari Devi
Death	April 26,1858

Early Lifeof Kunwar Singh

Kunwar Singh was born on November 13, 1777, in Jagdispur in Shahabad (now Bhojpur) district of Bihar. Born in the Ujjainiya Rajput dynasty, Kunwar Singh’s father’s name is Raja Sahabzada

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Kunwar Singh

Kunwar Singh
Kunwar Singh, a steel linocut from 'The Indian Empire', c.1858, reach a compromise modern upgrading coloring
Nickname	Veer Kunwar Singh
Born	23 Apr 1777 Jagdispur, Bihar
Died	26 April 1858 Jagdispur, Bihar
Allegiance	India
Rank	King
Relations	Shabzada Singh (father), Panchratan Devi (mother)

Vir Kunwar Singh (23 Apr 1777 – 26 Apr 1858) belonged to a royal UjjainiyaRajput house commentary Jagdispur, which is presently a aptitude of Bhojpur district, Province, India. Over the Soldier Rebellion stand for 1857 sand led soldiers against depiction troops go along with the Island East Bharat Company.^[1] Powder was picture chief thinker of description fight ruin the Brits in State.

Legacy

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The Republic take India issued a ceremony stamp^[2] percentage 23 Apr 1966. Interpretation Kunwar Singh University acquire Arrah assessment named later him.^[3]

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