Raikot, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Raikot is a city and a municipal council in Ludhiana district in the Indian state of Punjab. Raikot is located at 30°39N 75°36E / 30.65°N 75.6°E / 30.65; 75.6.It has an average elevation of 235 metres (770 feet). Raikot was founded by Rai Ahmad in 1648. Rai Kalha III, the muslim Rajput chief of Raikot had the honour of extending seva and hospitality to Guru Gobind Singh ji in 1705(Aurangzeb raj), at the risk of losing everything including his life and that of his family. Guru sahib ,in appreciation and gratitude gave Ganga Sagar, a sword and a wooden rehel(used for reading religious scriptures) to Rai Kalha as personal gifts for his brave and courageous act. Rai Inayat Khan of Raikot and Jagraon (the last custodian of Ganga Sagar in Raikot 1947) is mentioned as a Chief in 'Chiefs and Families of Note in Punjab-1909 and 1940.Rai Aziz Ullah Khan ex MP(MNA)Pakistan(custodian of Ganga Sagar) is the grandson of Rai Inayat Khan.