Banaur

Banaur is a village and former princely state located in the present-day district of Patiala, in the state of Punjab, India. Historically, Banaur held significance as a small but independent state ruled by a branch of the Phulkian dynasty, which also controlled the larger states of Patiala, Nabha, and Jind.

The Banaur state was founded sometime in the 18th century. The rulers of Banaur held the title of Sardar. The state's economy was primarily agrarian, relying on agriculture and related activities.

Following Indian independence in 1947, Banaur acceded to the Union of India and was subsequently integrated into the state of Punjab. Today, Banaur is a relatively small town and tehsil headquarters, largely dependent on agriculture, with some growing commercial activity. The town retains some historical structures, but many of its former royal buildings have fallen into disrepair. Its importance lies primarily in its historical connection to the former princely state and its role as a local administrative center.