Jharia Raja Durga Prasad Singh
Raja Durga Prasad Singh were among the notable zamindars of Jharia Raj and inherited estate in 1850s. He was still a minor that time. He died in 1916 and after that Raja Shiva Prasad Singh inherited the estate.
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Raja Sri Sri Durga Prasad Singh( M.B.E) With his British political agents as well as Indian Officials[/caption]
About Raja Durga Prasad Singh
There were many Raja's in JHARIA.But among them Raja Durga Prasad Singh was notable for his far sightedness,Business knowledge and development idea. He commercially developed coal and expanded the name of JHARIA. He was very helpful person , he helped his friends and public.
He established JHARIA Raj school year 1866. To sort out the problem of drinking water he purified and maintained the Raja Talab , the only source of drinking water in JHARIA. The building of JHARIA police station ( JHARIA Thana ) in the time of British Period was given by The Raja of JHARIA.
He encouraged music and art. " Gauhaar Jaan " the famous India Fame singer and dancer , performed in the Darbaar of Raja Durga Prasad Singh.
Raja Durga Prasad Singh had 3 Ranies
(1) Rani Prayag Kumari DEVI
(2) Rani Subhadra Kumari DEVI
(3) Rani Hem Kumari DEVI
Raja Durga Prasad Singh Died issue less in the year 1916
Rani Hem Kumari Palace was in Pargha ( Kusmatand ) Rani Mahal
Rajbadi ( which is now in a dilapited state ) iwhich she gifted her all remaining properties by registered deed to Raja Bishweshwar Prasad Singh and Raja Maheshwar Prasad Singh ( Son's of Last Raja of JHARIA Raj)
Raja Durga Prasad Singh was Honoured The title ( Medal ) of M.B.E. Member of the Most Excellent order of the British Empire , for his extraordinary service to mankind as well as British Empire.
Image below : Raja Durga Prasad Singh M.B.E Jharia
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Raja Durga Prasad Singh M.B.E Jharia[/caption]
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Rani Snehalata Kumari DEVI. JHARIA Raj[/caption]
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