1450–1947 → | Foundation of the state 1450 | |
Siba State, was a small independent Indian hill state in the Lower Himalayas. It was centered on the town of Dadasiba, Pragpur tehsil, Kangra district, in modern-day Himachal Pradesh. The state was founded in 1450. In 1849 the territory of Datarpur was added to Siba Jagir( 1/3 part of land of Mian Devi Singh) and annexed by the British Raj as 'Dada-Siba'.
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History
Siba State was founded by Raja Sibarna Chand, a younger brother of the Raja of Guler State about 1450. Its fort was seized by Guler State in 1808. In 1813 it was untouched by Ranjit Singh of Lahore Sikh Empire of Pañjab (Punjab), although divided into two parts, one part was left for Raja Govind Singh as Princely state for his sustenance and the second one third part was left for Mian Devi Singh, cousin of Raja Gobind Singh. The native Raja's rule was restored by the British in 1830. The Dadu Siba (Jagir) was annexed by the British in 1849.After the death of Raja Ram Singh son of Raja Gobind Singh, Siba State became abandoned as Raja Ram Singh was issueless and his brother Sunder Singh, after revolt, left the thorn and settled in Tantpalan,Hoshiarpur
Rulers
The rulers of Siba State are Katoch of Sibaia Clan and had the title Raja. The present titular Raja of Siba State is Raja Dr.Ashok K. Thakur from the lineage of Raja Gobind Singh and present titular Raja of Dada-Siba(Jagir) is Raja Brijender Singh from the lineage of Mian Devi Singh.