PRESENT HEAD OF HOUSE: HH Maharajadhiraj Maharawal Brijraj Singh, present Maharawal of Jaisalmer since 1982 (Badal Vilas Palace, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India)

born 13th November 1968, succeeded to the gadi on 13th March 1982, married 28th January 1993, HH Maharani Sahib Raseshwari Devi, daughter of Shri Sahadev Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana of Nepal, and has issue, two sons.

STATES AND ESTATES: Jaisalmer, Sirmur, Ratesh, Barsalpur, Bithoo, Etah, Jakhan, Kapoorian, Karnisar hamlet, Khejarla, Lathi, Lawera, Moie, Muroli, Nachana, Osian, Pungal, Satheen, Satto, Sodawas, Umaidnagar, etc. Other non-Rajput states were Faridkot, Jind, Nabha, Patiala, and other Phulkian states and estates.

BRANCHES: Rao Jondhar [or Jandra], a grandson of Rawal Jaisal, had twenty-one sons, each of whom founded a new clan. Other, non-Rajput clans were Sidhu, Brar, Bhaike, Pirkotia, Rosse, Meharmia etc.

PREDECESSORS AND SHORT HISTORY: The dynasty belongs to the descendants of Yaduvanshi Prince of ancient India Bhagwan Sri Krishna through his son Pradyuman. The founder of the lineage was Bhati Rao, a grandson of Raja Shalivahan (who founded Salpur perhaps the same as Sialkot in present day Pakistan); he was renowned as a warrior when the tribe were still located in the Punjab, his name was adopted by his clansmen as a tribal designation, some decades later they were driven south, and crossing the Sutlej, they took refuge in the Indian desert, his great-grandson founded Tanot in 731 A.D. In 1156, Rawal Jaisal, founded a city which he named after himself. The Bhati Rajputs are primarily found in Rajasthan and Bihar. Rulers were....

• Raja Shalivahan, founded Salpur perhaps the same as Sialkot, married and had issue.

  • • Balband Rao, married and had issue.

      • Bhati Rao (qv)

      • Kalurao, his descendants became Muslim

      • Kala, married and had issue.

        • Sama, his descendants became Muslim

        • Kalar, his descendants became Muslim

      • Jhanjh, married and had issue.

        • Joiya, ancestor of the Joiya Rajputs

      • Bhaisdech

• Bhati Rao, he was renowned as a warrior when the tribe were still located in the Punjab, his name was adopted by his clansmen as a tribal designation, married and had issue, two sons.

  • • Mangal Rao, Chief at Lahore, during this reign or the next, they were driven south, and crossing the Sutlej, they took refuge in the Indian desert, married and had issue, six sons.

      • Majam Rao, married a daughter of the Sodha Raja of Amarkot, and had issue.

        • Rao Kehar I [aka Kehur Rao] (qv)

        • Mulraj Rao, married and had issue, three sons.

          • Rajpal, married and had issue, two sons.

            • Rana, married and had issue, five sons.

              • Dhukar

              • Pohor

              • Budh

              • Kulru

              • Jaipal

            • Giga or Gogi, married and had issue.

              • Rao Khengar, married and had issue, the Chudasama dynasty, nine of whom ruled Junagadh or Girnar.

                • Ra Chandrachud, Ra of Junagadh 845/907

              • Dhukada

              • Kulariya

              • Loha

              • Buda

              • Poda

          • Lohwa

            • Chubar

          • Chopal, married and had issue.

            • Lanva

        • Gogli Rao

      • Kalarsi [aka Kalar Rai], married and had issue, the Kalhora Jats.

      • Mulraj [aka Mundraj], married and had issue, the Mund or Mudna Jats.

      • Sheoraj, married and had issue, the Seora Jats.

      • Phul, married and had issue, the Phulnai caste.

      • Kewala, married and had issue, the Kubhar or Kumhar caste.

    • Masur Rao, married and had issue.

      • Abhai Rao, he brought the whole Lakhi Jangle area under his control; married and had issue, the Aboharia Bhati Rajputs.

      • Saran Rao, married and had issue, the Saran Jats.

• Rao Kehar I, Rao of Tanot 731/806, he founded the fortress of Tanot in 731AD, married and had issue, five sons. He was killed by the Chana Rajputs (of Sind) whilst out hunting.

  • • Rao Tano [aka Tunno / Tanuji] (qv)

    • Rao Utirao, married and had issue, the Soma and Utirao Bhatis.

      • Rao Sorna

      • Rao Sahasi

      • Rao Jiva

      • Rao Chako

      • Rao Ajo

    • Rao Chanar aka Chandhad

    • Rao Kaphrio aka Khafaria

    • Rao Them aka Theema

• Rao Tano, Rao of Tanot 806/821, he laid waste the lands of the Barahas and those of the Langahas of Multan, a coalition of some 10,000 men was sent against him, but he prevailed, said to have ruled for 80 years; he laid the foundation of the town and fort of Tanot, married (amongst others) (a), a daughter of Rao Jiju, Chief of the Butas of Butaban, and had issue, five sons.

  • • Rao Bijairaj I [aka Vijaya Rava II] (qv)

    • Rao Makar [aka Makur], married and had issue.

      • Rao Maipa, married and had issue.

        • Rao Mohola

        • Rao Dakao, he excavated the lake known by his name, married and had issue, the Makar Sutar clan.

    • Rao Jaitang, married and had issue.

      • Rao Ratansi, he repaired the ruined city of Bikampur

      • Rao Chohar, married and had issue.

        • Rao Kola, he founded the town of Kolasar.

        • Rao Girraj, he founded the town of Girrajsar

    • Rao Alann, married and had issue, four sons.

      • Rao Deosi

      • Rao Tirpal

      • Rao Bhaoni

      • Rao Rakecha, married and had issue, the Oswal tribe.

    • Rao Rakecha

• Rao Bijairaj I, Rao of Tanot 814 or 821/853, married and had issue. He was treacherously killed by his old enemies, the Barahas.

  • • Rawal Devraj (qv)

• Rawal Devraj, 1st Rawal of Ludarva 853/908, born 836, he was ousted from Tanot by the Barahas and instead made Derawar his capital, which shortly afterwards was changed to Ludarva or Lodorva, an immense city taken from the Lodhra Rajputs, married (amongst others) (a), a daughter of the Lodhar Raja of Lodorva, married (b), the daughter of Rana Surajmal of Mewar and had issue. He died 908.

  • • Rawal Mundh (qv)

    • Rao Chedu or Chena, married a Baraha princess, and had issue, five sons, the Cheda Bhati.

• Rawal Mundh, Rawal of Ludarva 908/979, married (amongst others) (a), Rani Hansavati, daughter of Panwar Rao Gaju, married (b), Rani Songariji, daughter of Rao Bishal of Jalore, married (c), Rani Raj Kanwar, daughter of Rao Bhansi Ghavada of Patan, married (d), Rani Sire Kanwar, daughter of Solanki Raja Sajan, married (e), Rani Bile Kanwar, daughter of Sodha Rana Mahe Ravan, married (f), Rani Ram Kanwar, daughter of Rana Arsiji of Chitor-Mewar, married (g), Panwariji Rani Ranga Kanwar of Garh Juna, married (h), Rani Gehlotiji, daughter of Rao Kalyan of Khed, married (i), Rani Malan Kanwar, daughter of Chauhan Rao Bhani, married (j), Rani Hem Kanwar, daughter of Panwar Rao Dharu, and had issue, two sons.

  • • Rawal Baccharaj [Bachera] (by Rani Hansavati) (qv)

    • Rao Rajpal (by Rani Sire Kanwar), ancestor of the Loha Budha and Pohada Bhatis

• Rawal Bachharaj, Rawal of Ludarva 979/1044, married (amongst others) (a), 1010/1011, the daughter of Raja Ballabsen Solanki of Patan (see Gujarat), married 4thly, Rani Jam Kanwar, daughter of Parihar Rana Bisal De of Mandore, married 5thly, Rani Paval Kanwar, probably daughter of Nadha Chauhan of Nadol, married 6thly, Rani Bile Kanwar, daughter of Rana Navade of Umarkot, and had issue. He died 1044.

  • • Rawal Dusaj [Doosaj] (qv)

    • Rao Singhrao, married (amongst others), a daughter of the Guhilot Rao (Pratap) of Kher, and had issue, the Singh Rao Bhatis. [This Rao Pratap was lost Khed to Asthaniji who ruled 1273/1291]

      • Rao Sachharae, married and had issue, one son.

        • Rao Bala, married and had issue, two sons.

          • Rao Ratan, he and his brother attached the Parihar Rao Jaganath of Mandore, and made of with 500 camels.

          • Raja Jaga

    • Rao Bapirao, married (amongst others), a daughter of the Guhilot Rao Pratap of Kher, and had issue, two sons, their descendants were the Pabu Bhatis.

      • Rao Pahu, married and had issue, two sons, ancestors of the Pahu Rajputs.

        • Rao Biram, possibly ancestor the Raos of Bikampur and Pugal.

        • Rao Tular

      • Rao Mandan

    • Rao Ankho aka Inadha, he married a daughter of the Guhilot Raja of Khed, and had issue, the Indha Bhatis.

    • Rao Malpasao aka Mulapsi or Moolpasana, married and had issue, the Mul Pasa Bhatis

      • Jida

      • Dhoba

    • Baijilal Suraj Kanwar, married into Chitor

    • Baijilal Raj Kanwar

• Rawal Dusaj, Rawal of Ludarva 1044/1123, married (amongst others) (a), Rani Sisodniji, alleged daughter of Rawal Karan Singh, Rawal of Dungarpur (1363/1384), more likely a Princess of Mewar, married (b), Rani Lakhma De, daughter of Rao Jaitsi Goyal of Khed or a daughter of the Guhilot Rao (Pratap) of Kher, married (c), Rani Raj Kanwar, daughter of Chauhan Rao Jai Singh of Sambhar, married (d), Rani Man Kanwar, daughter of Tanwar Rao Sunder Pal of Delhi, married (e), Diyanaiji Rani, daughter of Karan Derawar, married (f), Rani Chavariji, daughter of Rao Jaitsi, married (g), Rani Sodhji, married (h), Rani Ranawatiji, daughter of Rana Mokal of Malwa, and had issue.

  • • Rawal Bijairaj II (qv)

    • Rawal Jaisal (qv)

    • Rao Pavo or Paba,

      • Pavasana, ancestor of the Pavasana Bhatis

    • Rao Pahoda

    • Baijilal Man Kanwar

    • Baijilal Satu Kanwar

    • Rao Lanja Bijairai [aka Beejirai} (by the Mewar Princess), born in his father's old age, married a daughter of Raja Siddhraj Jaisinh, Raja of Patan (see Gujarat), and had issue.

• Rawal Bijairaj II, Rawal of Ludarva 1123/1148, born 1115, married 1stly, Rani Shiv Kanwar, daughter of Rana Karan of Chitor, married 2ndly, Rani Chauhaniji, daughter of Rana Jalansi of Beesa, married Rani Chavadiji, daughter of Rao Lunaji, married 4thly, Rani Solankiji, a daughter of Raj Singh - Jai Singh of Anhilpur Patan (see Gujarat), married? (b), a daughter of Raja Ramdhawal of Dhar (see Malwa) or of the Parmar King of Abu, and had issue.

  • • Rawal Bhojdeo (by Parmar Princess of Abu) (qv)

    • Rao Rahada, married and had issue, two sons.

      • Rao Netsi

      • Rao Keksi

    • Rao Hati or Hata, ancestor of the Hati Bhatis

    • Rao Bhim or Bheenyan, ancestor of the Bhimyan Bhatis

• Rawal Bhojdeo, Rawal of Ludarva 1148/1153 or 1176/1179, born 1123, [the date of 1148 is full of doubt], married 1stly, Rani Bile Kanwar, daughter of Solanki Raja Gahalde of Patan (see Gujarat), married 2ndly, Rani Shubha Kanwar, daughter of Rao Jam Sodha, married 3rdly, Rani Chauhaniji, daughter of the Raja Bijaipal of Nimrana. He died sp in 1179.

• Rawal Jaisal, Rawal of Ludarva 1153/1156 or 1178/ca1189 and founder and 1st Rawal of Jaisalmer 1156/1168, born 1113, married and had issue. He died 1168 or about 1189.

FAMILY TREES:

1. Genealogical Tree (Part I): covering the years from 731AD to 1530

2. Genealogical Tree (Part II) : covering the years from 1530 to 1762

3. Genealogical Tree (Part III): covering the years from 1762 to the present