Bhadaur

The city of Bhadaur, home to the legendary Phoolka Sirdars, is in the Barnala district of Punjab. It is located about 25 km northwest of Barnala and is an important historical town in the state.

Bhadaur shares its borders with several villages, including Alkara, Kharak Singhwala, Talwandi, Jangiana, Majhuke, Deepgarh, Nainewala, Sandhu Kalan, and Chhanna Gulab Singh Wala. The city features many religious sites and architectural landmarks, such as Bhadaur Fort.

Bhadaur is popular not only among locals but also attracts visitors. It is well connected to key locations in Punjab through road and rail. Here are the main features of Bhadaur city in Barnala.

Bhadaur was an independent princely state till 1857, then it was brought under subordination of Patiala by British Govt by a favour not by right.,

Bhadaur is the first joint capital of Phūlkian dynasty founded by Rama 2nd son of Phul. The princely state of Patiala, is rooted to Bhadaur. The family is Sidhu Jat. Descendants of Chaudhary Phool settled here after conquering the area from Muslim invaders, leaving the village of Mehraj, Phul and Dhipali. Ram Singh the son of Chaudhary Phool established the house of Bhadaur for his sons Dunna Singh elder and Ala Singh younger (First Maharaja of Patiala).