Sahib Singh of Patiala
third ruler and the Raja-e-Rajgan of Patiala
Sahib Singh (1773–1813) was the third ruler and the Raja-e-Rajgan (King of Kings) of the Patiala. Singh's reign was noted for the power and influence wielded by his sister, Sahib Kaur, who served as his Prime Minister and the General of Patiala's army. He was also a member of the Phulkian dynasty. In 1809, Singh allied with and pledged loyalty to the British Empire. In historiography, Sahib Singh is regarded as an incompetent ruler that ruined the state's administration, with Lepel H. Griffin writing a disparaging account of Sahib Singh's reign, describing him as a puppet. However, the accuracy of the account is questioned on its veracity, as important events such as the Maratha clashes, Ranjit Singh's expeditions, and the 1809 treaty occurred during his reign.
Early life
Sahib Singh was born on 18 August 1773 and succeeded his father, Amar Singh, as the Raja-e-Rajgan (King of Kings) of Patiala in 1781 at the age of 7.
Reign
Regency
Singh acceded to the throne in 1781 when he was seven years old. From 1781 to 1790, the prime minister of Patiala, Dewan Nandu Mal, was the regent of Patiala and his grandmother, Rani Hukman also played a key role in the state's administration. During his regency, Singh faced rebellion from several family members, which Mal successfully suppressed.
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