The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Dhani, Rana of; (Hira Singh)
Dhani, Rana of; (Hira Singh): b. 1878; succeeded to gaddi, 1894; educ; privately: The State was once a feudatory of Bilaspur, but became independent in 1815; remained loyal at the time of the Mutiny of 1857; owing to continued good administration of the State the British Government by an order issued in 1902, remitted half of its tribute; area of the State, 30 square miles; population, 4484; revenue, Rs. 25000. Address: Dhani, Simla Hill States, Punjab, India.