Faridkot State, Princely state in Punjab, India.
Faridkot State was a princely state in Punjab with agricultural lands watered by canal systems connected to the Sutlej River. The territory included several towns and villages linked through an administrative network.
The state was founded in 1763 by Hamir Singh and remained independent until 1807 when the Sikh Empire took control. British intervention led to its restoration, and it continued as a state until Indian independence in 1948.
The state was an important center for religious learning in Sikh communities. Rulers supported scholarly works that remain studied in Sikh institutions today.
The state had developed infrastructure with roads, markets, and courts that served commerce and local administration. Visitors can explore traces of these structures across different towns.
The last ruler, Harinder Singh, transferred state control to the Patiala and East Punjab States Union in 1948 while keeping certain assets. This arrangement shows how some princely states negotiated their transition to modern India.
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