Raja Devi Bakhsh Singh

Raja Devi Bakhsh Singh[1][2][3] (Hindi: राजा देवी बख्श सिंह, Urdu: راجا دیوی بخش سنگھ) was a British-era King from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. He was born in 19th century AD. He became popular because of 1857 revolt. He is represented as symbol of communal harmony, his name and the works done by him is still highly respected in neighbouring districts. Today there are few people who know his name but at that the time of 1857 revolt, he displayed valour and bravery and even encouraged harmony between Hindu & Muslim.

Raja Devi Bakhsh Singh
Maharaja
Raja Devi Bakhsh Singh statue at Kranti Park (Gonda)
PredecessorRaja Guman Singh
Bornc. 1800s
Jigna village, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh
Died1866(1866-00-00) (aged 65–66)
Nepal
Era name and dates
Modern: 19th century
DynastyBisen
ReligionHinduism

Early life

He was born in Jigna village[4] of Gonda district. He was 12th king of Gonda succeeded by 11th king Raja Guman Singh.

He had keen interest in Horse riding, swimming and malla-yuddha.

In Revolt

On 5 July 1857[5][6] Begum Hazrat Mahal sent a letter to king Bakhsh singh during Avadh Revolution for help.

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Death

He moved to Devkhur, Nepal and later died in 1866 because of Malaria.[8]

Library on his name

Raja Devi Bakhsh Singh Library (Hindi: राजा देवी बख्श सिंह स्मारक बाल पुस्तकालय) was founded on 25 May 1974 by Nagar Palika Gonda. This library is situated infront of Sagar Talab (pond) in Gonda.

See also

References
  1. "उपेक्षा से जूझ रही राजा देवी बख्श सिंह की निशानी". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  2. News, Swadesh (10 June 2022). "सर कटने के बाद भी अंग्रेजों से लड़ता रहा चहलारी का वीर". www.swadeshnews.in. Retrieved 22 November 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. Singh, Anil kumar (18 May 2021). "राजा देवी बक्श सिंह ने अपने जनपद की सीमाओं परकई बार अंग्रेजों की सेनाओं को सरयू नदी में अपनी तोपों से मारा". Avadh Ki Aawaz. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  4. "जिगना की धरती पर जन्मे थे राजा देवीबक्श ¨सह". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  5. "बेगम की मदद करने लखनऊ पहुंचे थे गोंडा के राजा देवी बख्श सिंह". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  6. Bharatvarsh, TV9 (27 July 2022). "जरा याद करो वो कहानी : वीरों की शौर्य गाथा को सलाम करता है गोंडा का क्रांति स्तम्भ, 1857 में महाराजा देवीबख्स सिंह ने लगाई थी क्रांति की आग". TV9 Bharatvarsh (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  7. Shreya (11 December 2020). "400 साल पहले इस राजा ने बसाया था गोंडा नगर, ऐसे खत्म हुआ 80 कोस का राज्य | News Track in Hindi". newstrack.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  8. "Gonda History of Gonda, Uttar Pradesh". www.brandbharat.com. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
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