Raja Ravinder Pal Singh

Raja Ravinder Singh Pilania was the ruler of the princely state of Unchagaon and a member of the Pilania dynasty. He succeeded his father, Raja Surendra Pal Singh Pilania, and continued the family's traditional leadership of the estate.

Early Life

Raja Ravinder Singh Pilania was born into the Pilania dynasty as the son of Raja Surendra Pal Singh Pilania. He was raised in the royal traditions of Unchagaon and was known for his deep interest in equestrian pursuits and hunting.

Reign

As Raja of Unchagaon, Ravinder Singh Pilania oversaw the affairs of the princely state and maintained the customs and heritage of the ruling house. His tenure was marked by his dedication to preserving the aristocratic traditions associated with the Pilania family.

Personal Life

Raja Ravinder Singh Pilania was married to Rani Radesh Kaur of Bhadhaur. He was widely known for his passion for horse riding and tiger hunting, pursuits that were closely associated with the nobility of his era.

Among his prized possessions was his favorite horse, Toofan, which became well known within the royal household and was regarded as his trusted companion during equestrian activities.^[1]

Succession

Following Raja Ravinder Singh Pilania, the leadership of the House of Unchagaon passed to his successor, Raja Rupender Pal Singh Pilania, who continued the legacy of the Pilania dynasty.^[2]

Family

Father : Raja Surendra Pal Singh Pilania
Wife : Rani Radesh Kaur of Bhadhaur
Successor : Raja Rupender Pal Singh Pilania

House

Dynasty : Pilania
Princely State : Unchagaon

Political offices

Preceded by
Raja Surendra Pilania

Raja of Unchagaon
1947 - 1949

Succeeded by
Raja Rupender Singh

Reference

↑ Government of Uttar Pradesh (1878). Gazetteer of the Province of Oudh: N to Z. North-Western and Oudh Government Press. Early colonial record describing landed estates and aristocratic families in western Uttar Pradesh.
↑ Bates, Crispin (2013). Mutiny at the Margins: New Perspectives on the Indian Uprising of 1857. SAGE Publications India. Discusses the impact of the 1857 rebellion on zamindari redistribution in North India.

[1] Government of Uttar Pradesh (1878). Gazetteer of the Province of Oudh: N to Z. North-Western and Oudh Government Press. Early colonial record describing landed estates and aristocratic families in western Uttar Pradesh.

[2] Bates, Crispin (2013). Mutiny at the Margins: New Perspectives on the Indian Uprising of 1857. SAGE Publications India. Discusses the impact of the 1857 rebellion on zamindari redistribution in North India.

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