Amemoir of the late Raja Partab Singh

Amemoir of the late Raja Partab Singh Bahadur of Tajpur in the district of Bijnor, northwest provinces. Printed 1879 The Tajpur family, originating from the North-West part of India, has a rich history linked to the Taga tribe. The tribe displayed bravery while resisting Muslim invaders and eventually transitioned from their priestly profession to become agriculturists, adopting the name Tyagi due to the atrocities committed against Hindus. Balram Singh Sahib, as the head of the Taga Clan, fought valiantly against the invaders but suffered significant losses. Seeking a peaceful area, he relocated with his family and a small army to Azampur in Bashta Pargana. His son, Ram Kishen Sahib, expanded their land holdings and established Tajpur as the capital, constructing a fort. Subsequent generations of the Tajpur family further expanded their estate and fought against oppressive Nawabs who targeted Hindus in the district.

In 1902, the Tajpur family divided into three branches. Line 1 consisted of the descendants of Raja Bahadur Jagat Singh Sahib, who remained Hindus. Line 2 included the descendants of Raja Francis Xavier Shaim Rikh, who initially adopted Christianity but later returned to Hinduism. Line 3 comprised the descendants of Kunwar Sylvester Norbert Shiva Nath Rikh, who embraced Christianity. Today, the Tajpur family continues to excel in various fields, upholding the pride and grandeur of their remarkable past. Surviving members are located in different places, including Raja-Ka-Tajpur in District Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, and New Delhi.