The revolt of 1857 was an important milestone in India’s struggle for independence, a glorious chapter in the history of our national movement. Nahar Singh, ruler of the small sate of Ballabhagarh, played a key role in the uprising.

   A symbol of Hindu Muslim unity and farsightedness, he tried his best to bring under a common flag all native rulers especially Begum Sumro, Gurgaon, Nawab of Jhajjar, Farukhnaga and Rewari. He organized a secret meeting in the fort of Mukteshwar (UP) at the time of Kartik mela. This was attended by Tantiya Tope, Raja Krishan Gopla, Reqari, Mangal Pandey and Raja of Gowalior. The purpose once again was the same viz., ‘war of independence’. Emperor Bahadur Shah-II, appointed Raja Nahar Singh as the internal Administrator of Delhi. He successfully carried out this responsibility with full faith.

   Raja Nahar Singh was tirelessly busy in planning and organizing native....