Ala Singh (1691–1765) was the founder and first ruler of the princely state of Patiala. Singh was born into the Sikh Phulkian dynasty, which had an ancient...

Singh (1748–1781) was the second ruler and the Raja-e-Rajgan (King of Kings) of the princely state of Patiala. Singh succeeded his grandfather, Ala Singh...

being Bhai Sangu Singh Vakil of Bhai Ke Daraj, Bhai Sekhu Singh of Humblke Waas Wala (official of Ala Singh) and Bhai Buddha Singh, were chosen to lead...

upon Indian independence and partition in 1947. The state was founded by Ala Singh in 1762. Patiala State was the largest and most important princely state...

of Patiala was Baba Ala Singh (1691 – 1765), who held the title of Raja. The second and third rulers, Amar Singh and Sahib Singh, respectively, held the...

around the Qila Mubarak (the 'Blessed Castle') constructed by a chieftain Ala Singh, who founded the royal dynasty of Patiala State in 1763, and after whom...

were unable to pursue, however Sikh bands under Charat Singh, Jassa Singh Ahluwalia and Ala Singh continued to harass them as they retreated to Kabul. Thus...

fought in 1730 or 1731 by Sikh forces led by Ala Singh against Raikot and Mughal forces led by Rai Kalha. Ala Singh and his army were trying to extend their...

Sardar Nanu Singh Saini was a Sikh army general and a well-known jagirdar in Phulkian riyasat. He was a close associate of Maharaja Ala Singh who founded...

Durrani, his army was attacked by Sikh bands under the command of Ala Singh and Baba Deep Singh. Following the attacks, Ahmad Shah desecrated the Sikh holy...