Kandhola Village
Located next to the historic township of Chamkaur, Kandhola traces its history back to the era of S.Dayal Singh Virk (Singhpuria). This sleepy village is marked by the Kandhola Fort,which is the prominent feauture on the horizon of this historic village and this holds with it a history that speaks for itself about the might and courage of the Singhpuria clan. They won this fort which is the emblem of their victory against the rulers of Sirhind which left them the much revered Kandhola Fort(originally built by the Lodhis) and the Kandhola estate. The Kandhola Fort which to this day still stands tall among the many monuments scattered around the historic township of Chamkaur Sahib. The Kandhola Fort was passed on from one generation to another but on its way the Fort started to lose its much revered form and its mighty shape. It stands tall but is more like a shadow from the yesteryears. Like the light from a burning oil lamp, the Kandhola Fort is also dying out with the passage of time. An important piece of history is seeming to be lost in the rapids of time. The present owners of the estate (S.Gurjitinder Singh Virk, S.Hardeepinder Singh Virk and S.Baleshwar Singh Virk) of Kandhola are now trying to restore their rich heritage. The Kandhola Fort has now a faint hope of regaining its rich past. Like many old structures this Fort too has many a tales attached to it which thrill and chill at the same time!
FAMILY TREE
The family tree traces back its roots to the era of Chaudhry Dalip Singh Virk, father of the great Nawab Kapur Singh Virk, the founder of the Singhpuria Misl!
Chaudhary Dalip Singh Virk
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Dhan SIngh Virk Nawab Kapur Singh Virk (Singhpuria) Harveer Singh Virk
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S.Khushal Singh Virk (Singhpuria)
Died 1795
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S.Sudh SIngh Virk (Singhpuria) S.Budh Singh Virk (Singhpuria)
Died 1794 Died 1810
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Amar Singh Bhupal Singh Lal Singh Gurdyal Singh S.Dyal Singh Virk Gopal SIngh Hardyal Singh
Died 1850 DIed 1843 Died 1853 Died 1854 Died 1840
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Bishan Singh Virk Kishan Singh Virk Kher Singh Virk
Died 1879 Died 1885 Died 1885
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S.Harbans Singh Virk Narinder Singh Virk Bhola Singh Virk Kaka Singh Virk
Died 1902 Died 1889 Died 1879 Died 1886
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S.Bhagwan Singh Virk Sher Singh Virk
Died 1935 Died 1899
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S.Atamainder Singh Virk (Singhpuria)
Died 1962
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S.Gurjitinder Singh Virk S.Hardeepinder Singh Virk S.Baleshwar Singh Virk
Born 1945 Born 1949 Born 1962
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S.Yogeshwar Singh Virk |-----------------------| S.Akum Singh Virk
Born 1981 Born 1999
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S.Gurinder Singh Virk S.Dalip Singh Virk
Born 1980 Born 1983
References " The Punjab Chiefs and families of note" by W.L.Conrand "Revised pedigree tables" revised edition by Sir Lepel Henry. Griffin. Till 1911
