Baghal

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This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts.Many units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.

Baghal

One of the Simla Hill States, Punjab, lying between 31 5' and 31 19/ N. and 76 52' and 77 5' E., with an area of 124 square miles. Population (1901), 25,720. The capital of the State is Arki, 20 miles north-west of Simla. The Ranas of Baghal claimed descent from the Ponwar Rajas of Rajputana. Little is known of the early history of the State, but between 1803 and 18 15 it was overrun by the Gurkhas. After their expulsion the British Government reinstated the Rana. In 1875 the chief, Kishan Singh, was rewarded with the title of Raja for his services. The present Raja, Bikram Singh, succeeded in 1904 at the age of twelve. During his minority the administration is conducted by a council, consisting of the brother of the late Raja, and an official deputed by Government. The revenue is Rs. 50,000, out of which a tribute of Rs. 3,600 is paid.