Ramnagar also served as the capital of old Bandralta
state. During the reign of Maha Raja Ranjit Singh (A.D. 1819-39), it came under
thw rule of sikh and Raja Suchet Singh (A.D 1801-1844), the brother of Gulab
Singh of Jammu Who became its ruler in A.D 1822. Raja Suchet Singh besides
being a valiant general was also a great connoisseur of art. He took much
interest in Ramnagar and built the places Shish Mahal and Purana Mahal. He also renovated the fort
situated in the town. The nawa Mahal complex was built by Raja Ram Singh ( A.D.
1801-84), who succeeded to the throne in Ramnagar in A.D. 1844. He was son of
Ranbir Singhj Who became the Maha Raja of Jammu and Kashmir In A.D. 1856 .Raja
Suchet singh died in A.D. 1844
in near Lahore. It is believed that the queen of Suchet
Singh Performed Sati or self immolation at Ramnagar. A beautiful Structure
Which houses her Samadhi was built by Raja Ranbir singh( nephew of Suchet
Singh) at the spot where she performed Sati.
Source - ASI, Srinagar
Source - ASI, Srinagar
