Phulkian States was the collective name given to the three small princely states of Patiala, Jind, and Nabha in Punjab during the British Raj in India.

Patiala was the largest of the three Phulkian princely states and covered an area of 5,942 sq mi (15,390 sq km). Jind had an area of 1,299 sq mi (3,364 sq km). Nabha had an area of 947 sq mi (2,453 sq km). Collectively, these states covered a total area of 8,188 sq mi (21,207 sq km).

Bhati was a direct descendant of Krishna and belonged to the lunar dynasty. He defeated 14 princes and annexed their territories. His descendants later came to be known as the Bhatis. One of them, Jaisal, founded Jaisalmer. Jaisal had four sons: Shalivahan, Kailan, Hemhel, and Pem. Hemhel, his third son, sacked the town of Hisar. He captured a number of villages in its vicinity and overran the surrounding countryside up to the walls of Delhi. Shams ud-Din Iltutmish drove Hemhel back but later received him into his favour and appointed him Governor of Sirsa and Bathinda in 1212 A.D. He founded the town of Hanesar and died there in 1214. He was succeeded by his son Jandra. Jandra had 21 sons. Each of his sons became the progenitor of a distinct clan. His son, Batera, is the ancestor of the Sidhu clan. Batera was succeeded by his son Manjalrab, who was beheaded at Jaisalmer. Manjalrab was followed by his son Undra (Anand Rai), and Undra was succeeded by his son Khewa.

Khewa first married a woman from a Rajput family but had no children with her. He then married the daughter of a Jat zamindar. From this second marriage, he had a son named Sidhu. However, the Rajputs did not accept this union. According to their customs, Sidhu could not inherit his father's caste and was therefore identified by his mother's caste. The Sidhu clan has derived its name from him. Sidhu had four sons: Dhar (also known as Debi), Bar, Sur, and Rupach. The rulers of the Phulkian States are descended from his second son, Bar. Bar had a son, Bir, who had two sons, Sidtilkara and Sitrah. Sitrah had two sons, Jertha and Lakumba. Jertha had a son, Mahi, who was followed in successive generations by Gala, Mehra, Hambir, and Barar. Barar had two sons, Paur and Dhul. Dhul was the progenitor of the Rajas of Faridkot. The two brothers quarrelled, and Paur fell into poverty. Several generations of his family remained in this state until Sangrur restored their fortunes. Sangrur assisted Babur in his invasion of India and was killed during the first battle of Panipat. After Babur's victory over Ibrahim Lodhi, and in recognition of Sangrur's services, Babur appointed his deceased son Wariyam (also known as Bairam or Beeram) as Chowdhury of the territory to the south-west of Delhi. Wariyam was later confirmed in this office by Humayun. He was killed in 1560 during a conflict with the Bhattis. His grandson Satu also fell alongside him. Wariyam left two sons: Mehraj, who succeeded him, and Garaj. Mehraj was succeeded by his grandson Pakhu. Pakhu was killed in a battle against the Bhattis at Baddowal. Pakhu had two sons, Habbal and Mohan. Mohan succeeded him.

Mohan was unable to pay the arrears owed to the government and was continually harassed by the Bhattis. He fled to Hansi and Hisar, where he assembled a force. He then returned home and defeated the Bhattis at Baddowal. Following the advice of Guru Hargobind, he founded a village, which he named Mehraj after his great-grandfather. Mohan and his eldest son, Rup Chand, were killed in a fight with the Bhattis.

Mohan son, Kul Chand, succeeded him and became the guardian of Rup’s sons, Sandhali and Phul. Soon after Guru Hargobind visited Baddowal, Kul instructed his nephews that when they saw the Guru Hargobind, they should place their hands on their stomachs as if they were hungry. Upon seeing the Guru Hargobind, they followed his instructions. Guru Hargobind inquired about the reason for their gesture. Kul explained that the boys were starving. Upon hearing this, the Guru responded, "What matters the hunger of one belly, when these boys shall satisfy the hunger of thousands?" He then asked for the names of the children. When he heard the name Phul, he remarked, "The name shall be a true omen, and he shall bear many blossoms."

Phul was later confirmed in the office that his family had held for many years by Shah Jahan. Phul had seven children: six sons (Tiloka, Rama, Raghu, Channu, Jhandhu and Takht Mal) and a daughter, Rami Ram Kaur.

Hamir Singh, a descendant of Tiloka, is the progenitor of the royal house of Nabha. Hamir Singh was the son of Suratiya, who was the son of Gurditta, who in turn was the son of Tiloka. Upon the death of Bhagwan Singh, the direct line of Gurditta, who was ruling at Nabha, came to an end. Hira Singh, a son of Sukha Singh and a grandson of Basawa Singh, himself a lineal descendant of Gajpat Singh of Jind, who was a cousin of Hamir, was placed on the throne of Nabha.