• Source: Karam Singh of Patiala

Karam Singh (1798 – 1845) was the fourth ruler of Patiala State and the Maharaja of Patiala. Singh was the first of the Patiala rulers to have the title of Maharaja. His reign was noted for Patiala State's territorial expansion and his support for the British Empire.




Early life and background


Karam Singh was born in 1798. He was the son Sahib Singh, the ruler and Raja-e-Rajgan of Patiala. Singh was also the member of the Phulkian dynasty.




Reign


Singh became the ruler of Patiala in 1813. He was also the first ruler of Patiala to have been referred to as a Maharaja, the title having been bestowed on him by Mughal Emperor Akbar II. Singh was also noted as a patron of paintings, and from 1814 to 1815, he had a family of Rajasthani painters at his court.




= Administration and rule

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During his early reign, Singh had disputes with his mother and his younger brother, Ajit Singh. Singh continued his dispute with Nabha State, another Phulkian dynasty state, which had been carrying on since 1807. From 1838 to 1843, Singh had a border dispute with Kaithal State.




= Relations with the British Empire and territorial expansion

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Singh supported the British Empire during the Anglo-Nepalese War from 1814 to 1816. In return for Singh's support during the Anglo-Nepalese War, the British awarded Singh territory in the hill states, extending Patiala State's territory to Shimla, Chail and other areas in modern-day Himachal Pradesh. In 1845, Singh declared his support for the British against the Sikh Empire.




Death and succession


Singh died in 1845 and was succeeded by his son, Narinder Singh, as the Maharaja of Patiala.




References

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• Narinder Singh of Patiala
• Maharaja of Patiala
• Sahib Singh of Patiala
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• Akali Hanuman Singh
• History of Sirhind
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