Jhanda Singh Dhillon
| Jhanda Singh Dhillon | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Bhangi Misl | |
| Reign | 1766—1774 |
| Successor | Ganda Singh Dhillon |
| Died | 1774 |
| Father | Hari Singh Dhillon[1] |
Jhanda Singh Dhillon (died 1774) was a Chief of Bhangi Misl[2]Under his leadership the Dhillon family became the dominant de facto ruling power of Punjab. His father was Hari Singh Dhillon, one of the most powerful Sikh warriors of the time.[3] He also had a warrior brother Ganda Singh Dhillon. Jhanda Singh appointed his younger brother Ganda Singh as the commander in chief of the forces. Jassa Singh Ramgarhia was one of the closest friends of Jhanda Singh.[3]
Early life
Jhanda Singh was the eldest son of Hari Singh Dhillon, after his father death he succeeded him,[4]
Military campaigns
In 1766, Jhanda Singh and Ganda Singh Dhillon at the head of a large army advanced towards Multan, Mubarik Khan ruler of the Bahawalpur, Shujah Khan, the Governor of Multan come to oppose them, An indecisive battle was fought between them, A treaty was signed, Pakpattan was agreed upon as the boundary line between the Sikhs and the Afghans.[5]
In 1771, Jhanda Singh marched towards Kasur along with the Jassa Singh Ahluwalia and defeated the Pathans of Kasur and made them tributaries,[3]
1772, A qarral arose between Sharif Beg Taklu and Shujah Khan, the former Governor of Multan, Shujah Khan and Jafar Khan the Nawab of Bahawalpur, Besieged Multan, Sharif Beg Taklu asked for help from Jhanda Singh, and he is agreed at the head of strong force he advanced towards Multan, the Bahawalpur force was defeated and dispersed and Muzzafar Khan son of Shujah Khan fled away, Sikhs captured Multan, Multan was divided among themselves by Jhanda Singh, He appointed Diwan Singh, the Governor of Multan, Sharif Beg Taklu utterly disappointed fled away to Talamba,[3]
After capture of Multan, Jhanda Singh subdued the Baluch chief's of Jhelum and the Indus, levied tribute on Mankera, then crossed the Indus and captured Kalabagh, on his way back he captured Pindi Bhatian and Dhera, then Jhanda Singh attacked Chatthas of Rasulnagar and recovered Zamzama gun also known as Kim’s Gun or Bhangianwali Toap [6]
Death
1774, A quarrel arose between Ranjit Dev and his eldest son Braj Dev, Braj Dev invited Jai Singh Kanhaiya and Charat Singh, Ranjit Dev asked for help from Jhanda Singh, A battle fought, Charat Singh killed by the bursting of his own Matchlock, Jai Singh Kanhaiya cannot fight alone against Jhanda Singh, So he planned to Kill Jhanda Singh, he bribed a Rangreta or a Mazbhi Sikh in the service of Jhanda Singh, He shot dead Jhanda Singh from behind while he was returning from his camp, he was succeeded by his younger brother Ganda Singh,[7]
See also
References
- ^ Singh, Bhagat (1993). A History of Sikh Misls. Punjabi University, Patiala. p. 177. ISBN 813020181X.
- ^ Hari Ram Gupta (2001). History of the Sikhs: The Sikh Commonwealth. Munshirm Manoharlal Pub Pvt Ltd. ISBN 9788121501651.
- ^ a b c d Hari Ram Gupta (2001). History of the Sikhs: The Sikh Commonwealth. Munshirm Manoharlal Pub Pvt Ltd. p. 209. ISBN 9788121501651.
- ^ Cunningham, Joseph Davey (1918). A history of the Sikhs, from the origin of the nation to the battles of the Sutlej. London, New York: Oxford University Press. p. 113.
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- ^ Singha, Bhagata (1993). A History of the Sikh Misals. Patiala, India: Publication Bureau, Punjabi University.p. 91.
- ^ Singha, Bhagata (1993). A History of the Sikh Misals. Patiala, India: Publication Bureau, Punjabi University.p.91.
- ^ Cunningham, Joseph Davey (1918). A history of the Sikhs, from the origin of the nation to the battles of the Sutlej. London, New York: Oxford University Press.
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- The Sikh Commonwealth or Rise and Fall of Sikh Misls. Edition:2001.
