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1.20 Bhuri Singh

  • 1904-1919 A.D.
  • prince/reformer - knowledgeable person; good administrator as he worked as a Wazir for 7 years; completed 1.19 Sham Singh's developmental works; widen Chamba town roads; public reading room and library in Chamba; The Middle school of Chamba was upgraded to a High School in 1905
  • built/palace 1906, Bhuri Singh built a new Dak Bungalow in the town.
  • built/infrastructure - 2 guest houses @ Chamba and suburb of Dharog; Bhuri Singh Museum - 1908 inspired by J.P. Vogel; A power house was installed on river Sal - Chamba town vicinity for water supply and electrification (1910)
  • prince/world-war of 1914, he helped the British Government.
  • Raja Bhuri Singh died in 1919 and was succeeded by his elder son 1.21 Ram Singh.