Kandhola Village
Kandhola Village, located next to the historic township of Chamkaur, traces its history back to the era of S.Dayal Singh Virk (Singhpuria). This sleepy village is marked by the nearby Kandhola Fort, which is the most prominent feauture on the horizon of this historic village and its history that speaks of the might and courage of the Singhpuria clan.
This historic fort carries the emblem of Slnghpuria victory over the rulers of Sirhind. Originally built by the Lodhis and the Kandhola estate, the Kandhola Fort is, to this day, still standing tall among the many other monuments scattered around the historic township of Chamkaur Sahib.
Passed on from one generation to another, the passage of time has seen the Fort lose much of its revered form and its mighty shape. Though the Fort still stands tall, it is sadly only a shadow of its yesteryears. Like the light from a burning oil lamp, Kandhola Fort is dying out with the passage of time. An important piece of Sikh history is in threat of being lost to 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 tale 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
