[note 1][2][1] He was born into a Ramgarhia family and was the brother of Bishan Singh.

[3][4] Kishan Singh had been employed as a court painter in the Sikh states of Kapurthala and Patiala.

[5] Kishan Singh was employed by royal courts located in Amritsar, Kapurthala, and Lahore.

[6] Whilst working in Lahore, Kishan Singh helped facilitate the arrival of other artists.

[6] Kishan Singh was skilled in illustration magnifying designs whereas his brother Bishan Singh was talented in depicting courtly durbar scenery.