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 6 WHO'S WHO IN INDIA Rao Raghuraj Singh of Barauli, Rajgarhi, in the Aligarh District ^ Vjiited Province s was born in 1873. The family to which he belongs claims to have descended from Raja Bharat of the Solar dynasty which reigned over Ajudhia in ancient times. Raja Nityapal, a remote ancestor of the family, left Ajudhia and took possession of Kathiawar in Gujerat but Raja Sadasen had, after some time, to leave Kathia- war and migrate to Benares where he founded a principality of his own and he and his descendants ruled over the territory for several centuries. They were called Katharya Rajputs as they had come from Kathiawar. During the Mahomedan period the family, owing to special deeds of loyalty, obtained from the Kings several jagirs and other privileges some of which are still enjoyed by the members. The village Madhkar was granted to Rajas Bhawani Singh and Harhar Singh by Shah Alam Ghazi. Raja Pirthi Singh, brother of Rao Raghuraj Singh still lives at this village. Raja Partab Singh, a near ancestor of the family, married the daughter of Raja Door and populated the town of Barauli in Sam vat 1 122 (1065 A. D.) when there were 1656 villages attached to it. The title of Rao comes from the time of Raja Pirthi Raj and is prefixed to the name of the eldest son. The title formed part of Rao Rajghuraj Singh's name as a courtesy, vide local Government order of 1908. In January, 19 13, this title was made hereditary. Address : 'QdiTdMYi, Aligarh District. Vakhat Sinhji Kesri Sinhji, k.c.i.e.; Thakur Sahib of Sayla, 3rd class Chief, Kathiawar. For a brief description of the State and the history of the ruling family — see page 43. Part VII, of the Principal work. The title of K.C.I.E. was conferred on him in June, 1913. Address : Sayla, Kathiawar. Sardar Arur Singh Bahadur, c.i.E. ; Honorary Magis- trate and Manager, Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab. See page 75, Part III, of the Principal work.. The title of C.I.E. was conferred on him in June. 1913. Address : Amritsar.