Sahib Singh of Patiala

Sahib Singh
Raja-e-Rajgan
Sahib Singh, detail from a painting, c. 1805
Maharaja of Patiala
Reign1781–1813
PredecessorAmar Singh
SuccessorKaram Singh
RegentDewan Nandu Mal (1781–1790)
Born(1773-08-18)18 August 1773
Died1813
SpouseRattan Kaur
IssueKaram Singh
DynastyPhulkian dynasty
FatherAmar Singh
ReligionSikhism

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.

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