Dictionary of Indian Biography/Benares, Balwant Singh, Raja of
BENARES, BALWANT SINGH, RAJA OF (1717–?1770)
Son of Mansa Ram: and father of Chait Singh (q.v.): all of the Dhuinhar caste: succeeded his father, 1740: died Aug. 19 1770, being succeeded by Chait Singh: Balwant was the real founder and consolidator of the Benares Raj.