Rao Khem Singh Pilania
Rao Khem Singh Pilania of Bahanpur
Ruling time line : (1750 - 1769)
Princely State : Bahanpur
Dynasty : Pilania
Son's : Kunwar Chen Singh Pilania
Successor : Rao Chen Singh Pilania
Death : He Passed Away in Bahanpur due to heavy drinking.
Achievements of Raja Khem Singh
Rao Khem Singh Pilania
Ruler Number : 3rd Ruler of the Pilania Dynasty (Bahanpur Branch)
Reign : 1750–1769
Predecessor : Rao Kanau Pilania
Successor : Rao Chen Singh Pilania
Historical Position :
Rao Khem Singh Pilania was the third ruler of the Pilania Dynasty of Bahanpur, ascending the throne in 1750. His reign falls within the mid-eighteenth century, a period marked by political transition in North India following the weakening of centralized Mughal authority.
Administrative Contributions :
Consolidation of regional governance structure. Strengthening of revenue administration for agricultural sustainability.
Maintenance of internal law and order :
Military & Strategic Works Reinforcement of local defensive infrastructure. Organization of armed forces for territorial protection.
Safeguarding Bahanpur’s autonomy during regional instability.
Society and Culture :
Patronage of local religious institutions.
Promotion of clan unity and traditional leadership systems.
Support for community welfare structures.
Historical Significance :
The reign of Rao Khem Singh Pilania is regarded as a period of consolidation and defensive strengthening within the Pilania Dynasty. His governance ensured continuity of dynastic authority and prepared a stable succession for his heir.
Family & Relatives
Father : Rao Kanau Pilania
Grandfather : Rao Harbal Singh Pilania
Uncles : Kunwar Deep Singh Pilania and Kunwar Devi Singh Pilania (brothers of his father)
Son : Kunwar Chen Pilania
Grandson : Kunwar Shankar Pilania (son of Raja Chen Pilania)
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References
- ↑ Village revenue records of Bahanpur, Tehsil records (18th century).
- ↑ Archival Revenue Records of Bulandshahar State (Late 19th–Early 20th Century), Uttar Pradesh State Archives, Muradabad.
- ↑ Land Settlement Reports of Bulandshahar Region, Administrative Records (Colonial Period).
- ↑ Genealogical Register (Vanshavali) of Pilania Clan, preserved by family custodians of Bahanpur.
- ↑ Oral historical narratives documented from senior members of Pilania lineage, Bahanpur village.
- ↑ District Gazetteer of Bulandshahar State, Government Publication.
- ↑ Community historical compilations on Jat rulers of Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
- ↑ Uttar Pradesh State Archives, Unchagaon – Bahanpur Princely State Records Collection.
- ↑ Imperial Gazetteer of India – Jat States Section (Bahanpur).
- ↑ Bulandshahr State Administrative Report (Annual Proceedings, Pre-1947).
- ↑ Rajputana Agency Political Records, National Archives of India, New Delhi.
- ↑ Settlement Report of Bahanpur State, Revenue Department Files.
- ↑ Land Revenue Assessment Register, Bahanpur Estate Records.
- ↑ Village Panchayat Proceedings Register, Bahanpur (Historical Records).
- ↑ Bahanpur Rulers Number 3rd.
- ↑ Pilania Dynasty Rules Number 3rd.
- ↑ Pilania Dynasty Warrior.
- ↑ Jat Mahasabha – Historical Community Records.
- ↑ Jat Dynasty Government Record 2011.
- ↑ Jat itihas Book p27.
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