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==History==
==History==
Its first ruler was Raja Partab chand Katoch, who was the youngest son of Raja Megh chand Katoch of [[Kangra-Lambagraon|Kangra]].<ref>People of India, Jammu & Kashmir,
Its first ruler was Raja Partab chand Katoch, who was the youngest son of Raja Megh chand Katoch of [[Kangra-Lambagraon|Kangra]].<ref>People of India, Jammu & Kashmir,
Anthropological Survey of India, 2003, by Kumar Suresh Singh, K. N. Pandita, Sukh Dev Singh Charak, Baqr Raza Rizvi, page 269</ref><ref>Gulabnama of Diwan Kirpa Ram: A History of Maharaja Gulab Singh of Jammu & Kashmir, page 41</ref><ref name="ReferenceB">History of the Punjab Hill States “by Hutchison and Vogel, reprinted edition, 2 volumes in 1 CHAPTER XX IV.</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">The Genealogy of Bhimber and Kangra Chiefs From “Indian Princely States” by HENRY SOSZYNSKI ,6 WYNGARDE STREET,McDOWALL, 4053,BRISBANE, Q.L.D.AUSTRALIA</ref><ref name="ReferenceC">The Ancient Geography of India by Alexander Cunningham page 134 1871</ref> The state was also known to [[Timur|Timur's]] historians as found in Sharifuddin's history of [[Timur]], under the name of ''Jibhal''. The conversion of the family to Islam is probably of a late date, as [[Firishta|Ferishta]] mentions Howns Raja (Raja Hans Chand) of Bhimbar in A.H. 891, or A.D. I486. But so many of these hill chiefs retained their Hindu names after they became Muslims that the Hindu name alone cannot be taken as a decisive proof of his being Hindu.<ref name="ReferenceC"/> However, most historians believe [[Baba Shadi Shaheed|Raja Shadeep Chand/Dharam Chand]] to be first Muslim convert during [[Babur|Babar's]] reign.<ref name="ReferenceB"/><ref name="ReferenceF"/> The territory of Chibhal included upper hill region of Kashmir bordering [[Hazara]]. These areas were lost due to Islamic conquest and the chibs migrated to [bhimber]] whilst evicting the original Thakial Rajputs who,s territory it was.
Anthropological Survey of India, 2003, by Kumar Suresh Singh, K. N. Pandita, Sukh Dev Singh Charak, Baqr Raza Rizvi, page 269</ref><ref>Gulabnama of Diwan Kirpa Ram: A History of Maharaja Gulab Singh of Jammu & Kashmir, page 41</ref><ref name="ReferenceB">History of the Punjab Hill States “by Hutchison and Vogel, reprinted edition, 2 volumes in 1 CHAPTER XX IV.</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">The Genealogy of Bhimber and Kangra Chiefs From “Indian Princely States” by HENRY SOSZYNSKI ,6 WYNGARDE STREET,McDOWALL, 4053,BRISBANE, Q.L.D.AUSTRALIA</ref><ref name="ReferenceC">The Ancient Geography of India by Alexander Cunningham page 134 1871</ref> The state was also known to [[Timur|Timur's]] historians as found in Sharifuddin's history of [[Timur]], under the name of ''Jibhal''. The conversion of the family to Islam is probably of a late date, as [[Firishta|Ferishta]] mentions Howns Raja (Raja Hans Chand) of Bhimbar in A.H. 891, or A.D. I486. But so many of these hill chiefs retained their Hindu names after they became Muslims that the Hindu name alone cannot be taken as a decisive proof of his being Hindu.<ref name="ReferenceC"/> However, most historians believe [[Baba Shadi Shaheed|Raja Shadeep Chand/Dharam Chand]] to be first Muslim convert during [[Babur|Babar's]] reign.<ref name="ReferenceB"/><ref name="ReferenceF"/> The territory of Chibhal included upper hill region of Kashmir bordering [[Hazara]]. These areas were lost due to Islamic conquest and the chibs migrated to [[bhimber]] whilst evicting the original Thakial Rajputs who,s territory it was.


The inhabitants of the state were known as Chibhalis.<ref name="ReferenceD" /> [[Chib]]s who ruled this princely state are the direct descendent of Raja [[Chib Chand Katoch]] from whom the term Chib, Chibhan and Chibhal is derived.<ref name="ReferenceC" /><ref>Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladakh 1890, page 267-268</ref> During 1822 the state territories were reduced to no more than twenty five kilometers due to invasions from the [[Sikh Empire]]. It was referred to as state of Bhimber. At that time it included the towns of Bhimber, Samhani and Mangal Devi.<ref name="ReferenceB" />
The inhabitants of the state were known as Chibhalis.<ref name="ReferenceD" /> [[Chib]]s who ruled this princely state are the direct descendent of Raja [[Chib Chand Katoch]] from whom the term Chib, Chibhan and Chibhal is derived.<ref name="ReferenceC" /><ref>Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladakh 1890, page 267-268</ref> During 1822 the state territories were reduced to no more than twenty five kilometers due to invasions from the [[Sikh Empire]]. It was referred to as state of Bhimber. At that time it included the towns of Bhimber, Samhani and Mangal Devi.<ref name="ReferenceB" />

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Chibhal State
چبھال चीभाल
Princely State
1400–1846
History 
• Foundation of the state
1400
• Annexed by the Dogra dynasty
1846
 Succeeded by
Presidencies and provinces of British India
Today part ofAzad Kashmir Pakistan, Punjab, Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Chibhal was a princely state founded by a cadet of Katoch Rajputs of Kangra in 1400 A.D.

History

Its first ruler was Raja Partab chand Katoch, who was the youngest son of Raja Megh chand Katoch of Kangra.[1][2][3][4][5] The state was also known to Timur's historians as found in Sharifuddin's history of Timur, under the name of Jibhal. The conversion of the family to Islam is probably of a late date, as Ferishta mentions Howns Raja (Raja Hans Chand) of Bhimbar in A.H. 891, or A.D. I486. But so many of these hill chiefs retained their Hindu names after they became Muslims that the Hindu name alone cannot be taken as a decisive proof of his being Hindu.[5] However, most historians believe Raja Shadeep Chand/Dharam Chand to be first Muslim convert during Babar's reign.[3][6] The territory of Chibhal included upper hill region of Kashmir bordering Hazara. These areas were lost due to Islamic conquest and the chibs migrated to bhimber whilst evicting the original Thakial Rajputs who,s territory it was.

The inhabitants of the state were known as Chibhalis.[7] Chibs who ruled this princely state are the direct descendent of Raja Chib Chand Katoch from whom the term Chib, Chibhan and Chibhal is derived.[5][8] During 1822 the state territories were reduced to no more than twenty five kilometers due to invasions from the Sikh Empire. It was referred to as state of Bhimber. At that time it included the towns of Bhimber, Samhani and Mangal Devi.[3]

Rulers

Bhagsar Fort, Samhani valley overlooking Baghsar Lake, Bhimber

The Genealogy of Bhimber From “Indian Princely States” by HENRY SOSZYNSKI.[4]

  • Raja Partab Chand, 1400 A.D
  • Raja Chib Chand, 1427 A.D approx.
  • Raja Hans Chand
  • Raja Ropal Chand
  • Raja Rajan Chand
  • Raja Pheri Chand
  • Raja Sahi Chand
  • Raja Gorpal Chand
  • Raja Shadeep Chand/Dharam Chand
  • Raja Dalchand
  • Raja Cheal Chand
Ramkort Fort Aerial View
  • Raja Doom Chand
  • Raja Bhoom Khan
  • Raja Mal Khan Ii
  • Raja Ropu Khan III.
  • Raja Bhoom Khan
  • Raja Jamshed Khan
  • Raja Tugharal Khan I
  • Raja Haj Khan
  • Raja Madad Khan
  • Raja Ismail Khan
  • Raja Gogo Khan
  • Raja Suleman Khan
  • Raja Nawab Khan
  • Raja Saadat Khan Ii
  • Raja Sultan Khan 1790/1838the second last and very famous Raja of the line. He resisted the Maharaja Ranjit singh to capture Kashmir.
  • Raja ABU Faiz Talib Khan 1838/1870 the last Raja of the Bhimber, got the kingship after the murder of Raja Sultan Khan by Raja Gulab Singh of Jammu. Just after the death of Maharaja Ranjit singh, the state was confiscated by Gulab singh and Faiz Talib managed to escape with his family.

Forts of Chibhal

Jagir-Shahdara near Lahore

After the giving over of Jammu and Kashmir to Maharaja Gulab Singh, it became necessary to take measures for the protection and maintenance of the minor hill chiefs, who, much against their will had been included in the “properties” forming part of the contract. The matter was arranged in 1847 by Sir Henry Lawrence, Agent and Resident at Lahore, on the one part, and by Diwan Jwala Sahai, the Maharaja’s Minister, on the other. It was agreed that such of the chiefs as elected to settle in British territory should receive perpetual pensions, amounting in the aggregate to Rs., 42,800 annually; the Maharaja ceding to, the British Government the ilaka of Sujanpur, part of Pathankot, and certain lands between the Beas and Chaki rivers north of Gurdaspur in satisfaction of the demands, which were to be met from the British treasuries. The Raja Faiz Talib Khan, styled as Bhimbarwala by Sir Henry Lawrence, was allowed hereunder a cash pension of Rs. 10,000 per annum, the same being declared perpetual in his family, to be enjoyed undivided by one individual at a time. This arrangement did not of course please Faiz Talib, who thus found himself invested with a small pension in lieu his patrimony. But who was obliged to accept what had been fixed for him by Sir Henry Lawrence, as there was no hope of getting better terms from the Maharaja. He took up his abode at Shahdara near Lahore; and be it recorded to his credit that he and his relatives have ever since proved themselves thoroughly loyal to the new Power.[11]

Jagir-Jhelum

Following Data is collected from the book “Indian Princely States” by HENRY SOSZYNSKI.[4]

STATE: Punjab

DYNASTY: Chib

RELIGION: Muslim

AREA:not known

REVENUE/PENSION: 10,000Rs

VILLAGES:Not known

Following the fall of Bhimber Raja Faiz talib Khan was granted the Jagir of Jhelum for his maintenance. Rulers were:

  • Raja Fazaldad Khan, son of Raja Faiz Talib Khan of Bhimber which was annexed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Lahore,was appointed as Risaldar Major.
  • Raja Ali Bahadur Khan (Died in 1908) was a Provincial Darbari and served ad Extra Assistant Commissioner in Rawalpindi District.[6]
  • Raja Muhammad Akbar Khan, was a Naib-Tehsildar,but was compelled to resign on account of the precarious state of his father’s health.After his father’s death in 1908 succeeded to the family pension and seat in Provincial Darbari, and to the hereditary title of Raja.[6][11][12]
  • Raja Muhammad Afzal Khan.
  • Brig. Raja Muhammad Saleem Khan(PRESENT HEAD OF HOUSE: thirtieth Raja of his line, Head of the Royal House of Bhimber, Jagirdar of Jhelum, Civil Lines Road, District Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan)

References

  1. ^ People of India, Jammu & Kashmir, Anthropological Survey of India, 2003, by Kumar Suresh Singh, K. N. Pandita, Sukh Dev Singh Charak, Baqr Raza Rizvi, page 269
  2. ^ Gulabnama of Diwan Kirpa Ram: A History of Maharaja Gulab Singh of Jammu & Kashmir, page 41
  3. ^ a b c d e History of the Punjab Hill States “by Hutchison and Vogel, reprinted edition, 2 volumes in 1 CHAPTER XX IV.
  4. ^ a b c The Genealogy of Bhimber and Kangra Chiefs From “Indian Princely States” by HENRY SOSZYNSKI ,6 WYNGARDE STREET,McDOWALL, 4053,BRISBANE, Q.L.D.AUSTRALIA
  5. ^ a b c The Ancient Geography of India by Alexander Cunningham page 134 1871
  6. ^ a b c SIR ROPER LETHBRIDGE, K.C.I. E. "The Golden Book of India", 1893 AD, Page 17.
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference ReferenceD was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladakh 1890, page 267-268
  9. ^ Kashmiris Fight for Freedom, Volume 1 Muhammad Yusuf Saraf page 149
  10. ^ Kalanger to Kotli by K. D. Maini, SUNDAY , March 13, 2011 http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/web1/magazine/11mar13/inner.htm
  11. ^ a b The following abstracts are from the book “The Punjab Chiefs”Vol II Revised edition By SIR LEPEL H. GRIFFIN, K. C. S. I.,And of “CHIEFS AND FAMILIES OF NOTE IN THE PUNJAB,” By COLONEL CHARLES FRANCIS MASSY, INDIAN STAFF CORPS. Revised and corrected the orders of the Punjab Government. By W,L. Conran, Major, Indian Army,And H.D. Craik, Indian Civil Service.
  12. ^ The Garrison State: The Military, Government and Society in Colonial Punjab By Tan Tai Yong, page 263
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