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Phul
ਫੂਲ | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Bathinda |
| Tehsil | Rampura Phul |
| Established | 1653 AD (Sammat Bikrami 1710) |
| Founded by | Chaudhary Phul (Sidhu-Brar) |
| Area | |
• Total | 25 km2 (9.7 sq mi) |
| Village land is approx. 2,300 hectares | |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 10,120 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Village area only; higher when combined with Rampura Phul urban area. | |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 151104 |
| Telephone code | +91-1651 |
| Vehicle registration | PB-03 (Bathinda) / PB-84 (Rampura Phul) |
Phul is a historical village and a municipal council located in the Rampura Phul tehsil of Bathinda district in the Indian state of Punjab. Historically, Phul served as a district headquarters during the princely period. It holds immense historical significance as the ancestral seat of the Phulkian dynasty, from which the prominent princely states of Patiala, Nabha, and Jind emerged.[1]
The combined area between Phul village and the neighboring town of Rampura is collectively known as Rampura Phul.
History
[edit]Foundation and Prophecy
[edit]Phul was founded in 1653 AD (Sammat Bikrami 1710) by Chaudhary Phul (Baba Phul Ji), a prominent Sidhu-Brar chief and the progenitor of the Phulkian Misl.[2] Chaudhary Phul was blessed by the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, who prophesied that Phul's descendants would rule the lands between the Yamuna and Sutlej rivers. This prophecy materialized as his descendants went on to establish powerful kingdoms:[3]
- Patiala State – Founded by Baba Ala Singh (grandson of Chaudhary Phul).
- Nabha State – Founded by Hamir Singh.
- Jind State – Founded by Gajpat Singh.
The Royal Hukamnama (1696)
[edit]The tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, sent a historical handwritten Hukamnama (edict) to Chaudhary Phul's sons, Chaudhary Rama (Bhai Ram Singh) and Chaudhary Tiloka (Bhai Tilok Singh), dated 2 August 1696 AD (Bhadon 2, Sammat Bikrami 1753).[4]
In this edict, the Guru:
- Invited the brothers to join him with their cavalry forces (Jamiyat).
- Bestowed the unique blessing, "Tera Ghar Mera Asai" ("My house is your haven"), in recognition of their loyalty and service.
- Sent a royal dress (Siropa/Jora) as an honor.
The brothers provided military and financial assistance to Guru Gobind Singh during his battles against the Mughal Empire and the Hill Rajas. They later received Amrit (Sikh initiation) at Talwandi Sabo, assuming the names Bhai Ram Singh and Bhai Tilok Singh. They also actively supported Banda Singh Bahadur during his military campaigns between 1710 and 1716.[5] The original manuscript of this Hukamnama is preserved in the private collection of the Maharaja of Patiala.[4]
Fort Mubarak Phul
[edit]The village houses the historical ruins of an old fort built by its rulers, known locally as Fort Mubarak Phul. Though currently in a dilapidated condition, the fort remains a tangible symbol of the region's royal heritage. In 1680 AD, Chaudhary Phul's son, Ram, founded the adjacent settlement of Rampura.[3]
Modern Administrative History
[edit]During the British Raj, Phul was part of the Nabha princely state. Following India's independence in 1647, Rampura and Phul became part of the Barnala district within the Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU). In 1954, the administrative boundaries were reorganized, and the area was transferred to the Bathinda district of Punjab.[6]
Geography
[edit]Phul is situated in the southern part of Punjab, falling within the historical Malwa region. The topography consists of flat, highly fertile agricultural land characteristic of the Indo-Gangetic plains. It is well-connected by road to nearby urban centers.
Demographics
[edit]According to the 2011 Census of India:[7]
- Population: The village area records a population of approximately 10,120. The numbers increase substantially when combined with the urban municipal limits of Rampura Phul.
- Density: Approximately 440 inhabitants per square kilometer.
- Language: Punjabi is the primary and official language spoken by the inhabitants.
- Religion: Sikhism is the majority religion, followed by Hinduism.
- Literacy: The literacy rate in Phul is notably higher than the rural average for Punjab.[7]
Economy
[edit]The economy of Phul is predominantly agrarian. The primary cultivation crops are wheat and paddy (rice), supported by an extensive network of canal irrigation and tube wells.[8] In recent decades, commercial trade, local small-scale businesses, and government services centered around the Rampura Phul Municipality have evolved into significant sources of employment.
References
[edit]- ^ Griffin, Lepel H. (1870). The Rajas of the Punjab: Being the History of the Principal States in the Punjab and Their Political Relations with the British Government. Lahore: Punjab Printing Company.
- ^ Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha. Mahan Kosh (Encyclopedia of Sikh Literature).
- ^ a b Balwant Singh Historian. Sidhu Brar's History.
- ^ a b Ram Saroop Rikhi. History of Bhadaur.
- ^ Harbhajan Singh Selbarah. History of Villages of District Bathinda.
- ^ Gazetteer of the Ferozepur District 1883-84. Government of Punjab.
- ^ a b Directorate of Census Operations, Punjab (2011). District Census Handbook: Bathinda (Series-04, Part XII-B). Census of India.
- ^ Government of Punjab. "Official Website of Bathinda District - Administration". https://bathinda.nic.in/
See also
[edit]Category:Villages in Bathinda district Category:Municipal councils in Punjab, India Category:History of Punjab