Kapura Singh was born in Panjgrain, Punjab, to Chaudury Lala Brar in 1625. Chaudury Lala Brar was the younger brother of Nawab Bhallan Chand Brar, the head of the Brar clan and an ardent follower of Guru Hargobind. Bhallan died issueless in 1634, being succeeded by Kapura, his nephew. During his reign over the Brar clan and
jagirdari territories in the area around Kot Kapura, the fort of Kot Kapura was constructed in 1661. Kapura also engaged in incessant warfare with the neighbouring Rajput clans over historic territory disputes and due to his conquest of their jagirdari holds. Kapura did not assist
Guru Gobind Singh by warding off the imperial armies in-pursuit of the guru after the
Battle of Chamkaur, as he was fearful of Mughal reprisal, which drew displeasure from the Sikh guru. However, when the guru was encamped in the territory controlled by the Brars, Kapura paid a visit to the guru's camp and was shocked by the veneration of weapons practiced by the Sikhs, with the guru explaining the importance of weapon-adoration to Kapura in-response. == Death ==