The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Jhind, Raja of
Jhind (jind), Raja of; H.H. Farzand-i-Dilband Rasikh-ul-Itikad-i-Danlat-i-Inglisha Raja-i-Rajagan Raja Ranbhir Singh Bahadur, K.C.S.I. (l909); s. of Raja Ragbhir Singh, K.C.S.I.; b, 1878; succeeded to gaddi as a minor, 1887; descended from the common ancestor of the ruling families of Patiala, Nibha and other Punjab States; the administration of the State during the minority of the Raja had been vested in a Council of Regency; vested with full powers in a Durbar held at Sangrur, 1899; ranks 3rd in the order of precedence and is entitled to a salute of 11 guns; invited to meet H.R.H. the Prince of Wales (now Emperor George V) at Lahore, 1905; area of the State, 1259 square miles; population, 282,000; revenue, Rs. 13.00,000; maintains a military force of 220 Cavalry, 1060 infantry. 80 artillery, and I6 guns. Address: Jhind, Punjab, India.