Bajrang Bahadur Singh
Raja Bajrang Bahadur Singh Bhadri (1906–1973) was an Indian independence activist and politician, who served as the second Lieutenant Governor of Indian state Himachal Pradesh from 1 January 1955 to 13, August 1963.
Raja Bajrang Bahadur Singh | |
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.jpg.webp) Raja Bajrang Bahadur Singh of Bhadri (left) with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru | |
| Lieutenant Governor of Himachal Pradesh | |
| In office 1 January 1955 – 13 August 1963[1] | |
| Preceded by | Maj. Gen. Himmatsinhji |
| Succeeded by | Bhagwan Sahay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1906 |
| Died | 1973 |
| Spouse(s) | Rani Girija Devi |
| Children | No Issue Raja Uday Pratap Singh (nephew & adopted son) |
| Residence | Bhadri, Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh |
He was also the founder Vice-Chancellor of Pantnagar University. He adopted his nephew Raja Uday Pratap Singh as his son.[2] He was ruler of Taluqdari estate of Bhadri in Oudh.[3]
See also
- List of Governors of Himachal Pradesh
- Bhadri (estate)
- Pantnagar University
References
- "Governors of Himachal Pradesh". Government of Himachal Pradesh. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- Ramendra Singh (9 March 2013). "The Raja's Backyard". The Indian Express. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
- Bhadri Girl's Hostle
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| Preceded by Maj. Gen. Himmatsinhji |
Lieutenant Governor of Himachal Pradesh 1 January 1955 – 13 August 1963 |
Succeeded by Bhagwan Sahay |
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