Balwant Singh, the Raja of Awagarh, C.I.E., O.B.E. (1852-1909) was a noted zamindar and philanthropist from Awagarh. He was noted for his philanthropy in field of education. He purchased land and started Rajput High School in 1885 at Agra with a donation of Rs. 12,00,000, which has now grown into Raja Balwant Singh College. He made an further endowment of Rs. 9,30,000 in year 1909 before his death for the college. He also donated more than 100 acres in Agra for agriculture known as Khandari Farm, attached to Rajput High School.He was a close friend of Sir Harcort Butler, who later became Governor of United Provinces and we can find mention of it in speecehs of Sir Harcourt.