Raja Virbhadra Singh: The quintessence of political professionalism
Mr. Virbhadra Singh was the titular Raja of the princely state of BUSHAHR Virbhadra Singh was a visionary leader of the Himachal Pradesh. He served as the titular Raja of the princely state of Bushahr. When the titles and privy purse of the princely state rulers were abolished by the then-prime minister Indira Gandhi. Singh ruled the hearts of Himachalis for more than six decades and played a significant influence in the development of the health and education sectors. THE BUSHAHR STATE After the Kashmir, Bushahr was one of the oldest of the hill states in the Western Himalayas. The dynasty was founded by 'Pradhuman' the son of Lord Krishna. In order to marry the daughter of Banasur the local cheif of Sarhan earlier known as Shonitpur. Praduman is said to have come to Shonitpur after the death of king in an encounter with him, Pradhuman became the King of Bushahr. PERSONAL LIFE According to the genealogy list held by the ruling family of Rampur-Bushahr, Raja Virbhadra Singh ...