Patiala Travel and Tourism Guide

The history of Patiala dates back to 1721 when two friends namely Ala Singh Sidhu and Ali Dogar established the state of Patiala with 24 villages. The two friends had an oral pact that ruler of the state will be a Singh Sidhu and commander in chief of the army will be a Dogar. Later the Jat ruler Maharaj Narendra Singh ruled from 1845- 1862, who built ten gates around the city to fortify it from intruders. During the rule of Maharaj Bhupinder Singh from 1900-1930, Patiala became a prominent princely state politically and for its sports achievements on an international level. The culture and heritage of this city are still enticing to the modern world due to its ageless appeal.