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‘Patiala Peg’ was named by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh.
Maharaja Bhupinder Singh ruled Patiala from 1900 to 1938.
Why is Patiala Peg special and what is its relation with history?
Patiala peg: Whether you drink alcohol or not, have you tried Patiala Peg (Patiala peg) You must have heard about it. If you haven’t heard it then you must have heard it in Bollywood songs. But have you ever wondered why it is called Patiala Peg? Why is its name not Chandigarh, Bhatinda, Jaipur or Delhi Peg? Today we are telling you why Patiala Peg is special and what is its relation with history.
Most whiskey lovers in North India would agree that Patiala Peg is something special. It is indeed a majestic peg, served in 120ml whiskey with some soda and ice. Patiala Peg is a guarantee that the person drinking it will wake up the next day with a raging hangover. The interesting thing is that it was created for this very reason.
what is the real story
According to GQ India.com Patiala Peg was invented in the court of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, who ruled the then princely state of Patiala from 1900 to 1938. The Maharaja was one of the most famous and controversial figures in modern Indian history. He had a reputation as an exceptionally generous host. He often hosted lavish parties for foreign dignitaries and sportsmen. He was a keen sportsman himself and even captained the Indian cricket team that toured England in 1911.
One thing he didn’t like was losing. The Maharaja, who had a powerful polo team consisting of Sikh warriors, once invited an Irish polo team called the Viceroy’s Pride for a friendly tournament of ‘tent pegging’. At that time the Patiala team was largely inexperienced compared to the Viceroy Pride team. The Irish team was a strong, skilled and determined team to win the game.
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Maharaja made a plan
Knowing the weakness of his team, the Maharaja prepared a strategic plan. He ordered his employees to serve double the amount of whiskey to the visiting team at dinner the night before the big match. As expected, the Irish team members woke up the next morning with heavy hangovers and were not able to play to their full potential. Maharaja’s team won. It is said that when the political agent of the Viceroy’s team went to complain to the Maharaja, he replied by saying, “Yes, our pegs are bigger in Patiala.”
These are also stories
This is the mostly popular story about the Patiala Peg, but some modern Indian historians have claimed that instead of the Irish polo team, the Maharaja actually did it against the British cricket team. Another popular story about the creation of Patiala Peg is that the Maharaja was advised by his doctor to limit himself to drinking only one glass of it a day. Noting the Maharaja’s habit of overindulgence, he followed a warning that one drink would be worth four. There is also a story which claims that noticing the Maharaja’s tendency to arrive late, his guests started pouring larger pegs (Patiala pegs) which they could keep drinking while waiting.
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How big is the Patiala peg?
One Patiala peg is equivalent to approximately 120 ml of whiskey (a double-double). ‘Patiala Peg’ was named by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh. Which has become famous all over the world today. Initially ‘Patiala Peg’ was served only to the royal guests. But now on every happy occasion, people have started enjoying ‘Patiala Peg’ to double their happiness.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: February 25, 2024, 11:49 IST
