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Babu Bhoop Singh
Ruler of Kohra
Reign1840–1890
SuccessorBabu Shiv Dayal Singh
Born1820
Kohra, Oudh, British India
Issue3
HouseBandhalgoti
ReligionHinduism

Babu Bhoop Singh was one of the most important leaders in the Indian rebellion of 1857 from the Oudh region (in the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh).[1][2] He belonged to the Bandhalgoti clan of Rajputs and was the ruler of the Kohra (estate) in modern-day Amethi district.[1][3][4] He was leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He led a rebellion against the British forces in 1857. He was involved in the War of Awadh of 1857 and the siege of Lucknow residency and to stop Colonel Wroughton, he fought battles at Chanda, Amhat and Kadunala in Sultanpur district.[1][3][4][5] His property was taken under the management of Court of Wards in 1859. On order of Calcutta High Court, by government removed Court of Wards from Kohra in 1870. Later, the estate was ruled by Babu Shiv Dayal Singh.[4]

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Rudrangshu., Mukherjee (2002). Awadh in revolt, 1857-1858 : a study of popular resistance. Anthem. pp. 179–195. ISBN 1-84331-075-9. OCLC 843003664.
  2. https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/gauriganj/story-babu-bhup-singh-of-amethi-kohra-state-took-part-in-kadunala-war-9493470.html
  3. 3.0 3.1 "कोहरा तालुकेदार भूप सिंह ने लिया था फिरंगियों से लोहा". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). 14 August 2022. pp. 1(MyCity). Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Rathore, Abhinay. "Genealogy of Kohra". Rajput Provinces of India. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
  5. "1857 की क्रांति में अमेठी का विशेष योगदान". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). 26 January 2010. p. 10.