Bettiah Raj: Difference between revisions
Created page with "The '''Bettiah Raj''', also known as '''Champaran Cheiftency''', was a prominent zamindari estate in the historic Champaran region of present-day Bihar, India. According to their own geneology, its founder was '''Gangeshwar Dev''', who established his authority in Champaran, the principal of Bettiah. Akbarnama mentions Uday Karn as the cheif of Champaran cheiftency who controlled the Champaran sarkar. '''Gaj Singh''', his grandson, relocated his kingdom's cap..." |
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Oppostite to popular perception, Bettiah ruler recieved the title of '''Maharaja Bahadur''' in 1830, much before their support in the rebellion of 1857 for the British government. Iw was conferred upon '''Anand Kishore'''. | Oppostite to popular perception, Bettiah ruler recieved the title of '''Maharaja Bahadur''' in 1830, much before their support in the rebellion of 1857 for the British government. Iw was conferred upon '''Anand Kishore'''. | ||
Bettiah Raj was spread over 5,000 km^2 in area and it had second highest revenue consisting 23 lakh rupees in late 1800s, which was higher than most princely states. | |||