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Raja Nahar Singh hanged to death
February 20We have some very sad news to report. Raja Nahar Singh has hanged to death on January 9, 1858
Raja Nahar Singh was the ruler of the small state of Ballabhgarh (Faridabad). Nahar Singh was a strong supporter of Hindu-muslim unity to fight “goras”.
Nahar Singh tried to bring together all the neighboring rulers, especially Begum Samaroo of Gurgaon, Nawabs of Jhajjar, Farrukh Nagar and Rewari. He organised a secret’ meeting in the fort of Mukteshwar.
At the time of Kartik mela in 1857 which was attended, among others by Tatya Tope. Emperor Bahadur Shah 11 had appointed Raja Nahar Slngh as the Internal Administrator of Delhi.
Raja Nahar Singh had tirelessly organised the neighbouring princes and chieftains during the uprising.
He was caputred by deceit and trickery by British - so what is new?
Funny thing is that British chose 9th January because it was Nahar Singh’s birthday!
The rajah came and stood near the hanging gibbet. Accompanying the Raja were three trusted companions - Kushal Singh, Gulab Singh and Bhura Singh. These four heroes from Ballabhgarh, guilty of the crime of patriotism and serving their country, stood side by side on the hangman’s platform.
The people of Delhi were watching this heart-breaking scene with grief and sadness. On Raja Nahar Singh’s countenance there was no dullness, but a glow that troubled the enemy and cast a shadow on their faces. The time set for the hanging arrived, and Hudson lowered his head and asked the Raja for his last wish.
The Raja replied firmly ” I have nothing to ask of you. You may tell this to these fearful onlookers, that my message is that I am leaving a spark among you, never let it go out. The honour of our nation is now in your hands”. Hudson advised the Rajah that he could not convey this message to the onlookers.
We saluate you Raja Nahar Singh, Kushal Singh, Gulab Singh and Bhura Singh!
Here is another Picture of Raja Nahar Singh:
An arial view of the palace of the King is:
We will always remember your bravery, Raja Nahar Singh.
The palace has now been converted in to a hotel. Current rates range from $50-$100. Please be sure to visit it when you in the area. it is very close to the Chaudhray Charan Singh Marg and Tigaon Rd, not too far from Mahatam Gandhi girl’s school in Faridabad.
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