Babu Bhoop Singh

Babu Bhoop Singh
Babu of Kohra
10th Bandhalgoti Ruler of Kohra
Reign1840–1890
SuccessorBabu Shiv Dayal Singh
Bornc. 1820
Kohra, Oudh
Issue3
DynastyBandhalgoti
ReligionHinduism

Babu Bhoop Singh (born c. 1820) was one of the most prominent leaders in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 from the Oudh region, which is now part of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.[1][2][3][4] He hailed from the Bandhalgoti clan of Rajputs and was the ruler of the Kohra (estate) in present-day Amethi district. He led a rebellion against the British forces in 1857. He took an active part in the Awadh War of 1857, playing a vital role in the siege of the Lucknow residency.[5] To counter Colonel Wroughton's advances, he engaged in battles at Chanda, Amhat and Kadunala in the Sultanpur district.[2][3][5][6] His property was taken under the management of Court of Wards.[7] On order of Calcutta High Court, by government removed Court of Wards from Kohra.[7] Later, the estate was ruled by Babu Shiv Dayal Singh.[3]

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