Isa Khan Manjh, son of Daulat Khan, a Rajput Muslim, was the chief the territory (present Kot Isse Khan etc.) adjacent to Kotkapura State of Bhai Kapur Singh. In 1700, he founded the village, Kot Isa Khan, named after him. In 1707, he participated in the battle of Jajau as an ally of Bahadur Shah. He envied Bhai Kapur Singh Brar, the chief of Kotkapura. In 1708, he invited Bhai Kapur Singh Brar at his place and detained him. He tortured Bhai Kapur Singh and, later, killed him. In 1712, Bahadur Shah died. This time Isa Khan helped Jahandar Khan in the struggle for succession to the throne of Delhi. Jahandar Khan rewarded Isa Khan with Mansabdari of 1500 and also appointed him as the Governor of Jullundur Doab. He was a terrorist ruler. By 1718, he had amassed a lot of wealth and considered himself as a king. Now, he aspired to become the Governor of Lahore. When Abd us Samad Khan came know about his designs, he sent army against Isa Khan. The sons of Bhai Kapur Singh also joined them. In this battle Isa Khan’s father was killed and Isa Khan was captured. He was handed over to the sons of Bhai Kapur Singh, who killed him and, later, occupied his territory.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)