HISTORY
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Mewar
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Jaisalmer
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Banaras
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Kanpur
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Detailed explanation-1: -The state was founded by the local zamindar, Raja Balwant Singh, who assumed the title of “Raja of Benares” in mid 18th century, taking advantage of the Mughal Empire’s disintegration. His descendants ruled the area around Benares after liberation from awadh and as feudatories East India Company.
Detailed explanation-2: -Balwant Singh, Raja of Awagarh, CIE, OBE (1852–1909) was a noted zamindar and philanthropist from Awagarh. He was noted for his philanthropy in field of education. He purchased land and started Rajput High School in 1885 at Agra with a donation of Rs. 12, 00, 000, which has now grown into Raja Balwant Singh College.
Detailed explanation-3: -Under the new British terms, Chet Singh was forced to contribute cavalry and maintenance grants for the company’s sepoy battalions. The Raja refused to do this and he began to secretly correspond with enemies of the Company in hopes of forcibly breaking the increasing control of company in India.