Raja Dab
Purported ruler of the Bathinda region
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Raja Dab, also spelt as Raja Deb, was a purported ruler (raja) of the Bathinda region of Malwa, Punjab who is credited with constructing the Qila Mubarak out of mud-bricks.[1] His descendant was Raja Vena Pal.[1][2] One source claims he lived in the 6th century contemporary with invading Hunas whilst other sources places him earlier.[3][1] The establishment of the settlement of Bathinda itself is credited to another ruler, Rao Bhati, in other sources.[4]