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HEAD OF HOUSE:
The present Rao Saheb of Shahpura is the head of the Shekhawat clan.
The seat of the Rao Saheb was Manoharpur (now renamed Shahpura), it is the site of a fort, and was founded by Rao Manohar, son of Rao Lunkaran.
SHORT HISTORY:
Following is a brief historical and genealogical outline of the Shekhawat clan, being one of the 65 branches of the Kachhawa ruling clan of Jaipur, and the most prominent of all the Kachhawas, and are the descendants of great Rajput warrior, Rao Shekhaji (BIOGRAPHY). The early rulers paid allegiance to their overlords, the rulers of Amber, but Rao Shekhaji declared himself independent in 1471 and established a separate principality for his descendants. The Shekhawats ruled over the Shekhawati region for over 500 years and are honoured with the hereditary title of “Tazimi Sirdars”, whom HH the Maharaja of Jaipur receives by rising from his seat. The Shekhawat rulers built more then 50 forts and Palaces during their rule over the Shekhawati region [land of Shekhawat rulers], which was the largest Nizamat [District] within Jaipur State, almost the whole of which is occupied by Shekhawats, Col. J.C. Brooke in his book, Political History of India, wrote that “For the recruitment of Horse-army there is no region in India at par with Shekhawati.” Shekhawat is a very common surname in the Indian military. Many members of the clan have won gallantry awards including the Param Veer Chakra (the highest Indian award for bravery in a time of war), the Mahaveer Chakra, etc.
ESTATES:
Alsisar, Arooka, Badangarh, Bissau, Chanana, Chapoli, Chirana, Chowkari, Dabdi, Dorasar, Dundlod, Gangiyasar, Gudhagaurji, Gura, Heerwa, Ismailpur, Jahota, Jakhal, Jakoda, Jhajhar, Kedh, Khetri, Khirod, Kolinda, Mahansar, Malsisar, Mandawa, Mandrella, Mohanwari, Mukundgarh, Mundru, Nangali, Nawalgarh, Pacheri, Parasrampura, Paunkh, Sigra, Sirohi, Surajgarh, Tain,
BRANCHES:
Achaldas Ji Ka, Bhairo Ji Ka, Bhojraj Ji Ka, Dundawat, Girdhar Ji Ka, Gopal Ji Ka, Hariram Ji Ka, Khejroliya, Ladkhani, Milakpuriya, Parasram Ji Ka, Rao Ji Ka, Ratnawat, Sadhani, Tajkhani, Taknet, Tejsi Ji Ka, Ugarsen Ji Ka, etc.
PREDECESSORS:
Raja UDAYAKARAN, Raja of Amber 1367/1389, married and had (with other issue).
Rao Baloji (qv)
Rao BALOJI, Rao of Barwara 1389/1430, third son, received his patrimony of Barwara, married and had issue.
Rao Mokalji (qv)
Rao Khemrajji, his descendants were one of the bara Kotri.
Rao Kharudji, married and had issue.
Rao Kumanji, ancestor of the Kumawat clan (said to be nearly extinct in 1823).
Rao MOKALJI, Rao of Barwara 1430/1445, married 4 wives, including, 4thly, Rani Nirbanji, and had issue. He died 1445.
Rao Shekhaji (by Rani Nirbanji) (qv)
Rao SHEKHAJI, Rao of Barwara 1445/1460 and Rao of Amarsar 1460/1488, born 1433, founder of Amarsar in 1460, he declared himself independent in 1471 and established a separate Kingdom of his descendants; married six wives, and had issue, 12 sons. He died 1488 in the battle of Ghatwa at Ralawala village near Jaipur, where his cenotaph was built.
Thakur Durga, ancestor of the Garh Taknet clan, married and had issue. He died 1488 in the battle of Ghatwa.
Thakur Man Singh, married and had issue.
Thakur Ratna, married and had issue, the Ratnawat clan.
Thakur Akhayraj, married and had issue.
Baisa Lachal De, married Rao Maldevji, Rao Saheb of Jodhpur, and had issue.
Kunwar Puran Mal, died sp in 1488 in the battle of Ghatwa.
Kunwar Abha
Kunwar Achala
Thakur Trilok, he was given Mallikpur jointly with his two older brothers, and their descendants are known as Mallikpuria.
Kunwar Kumbha
Kunwar Ridmal
Thakur Bharmal, he was given Khejroli jointly with his two older brothers, and their descendants are known as Khejroliya.
Rao Raimal (qv)
Rani Raghav Kanwar, married Rao Dudaji, Rao Saheb of Merta (see Jodhpur)
Rao RAIMAL, Rao of Amarsar 1488/1537, married seven wives, and had issue, six sons. He died 1537.
Rao Suja Singh (qv)
Kunwar Tej Singh, killed shortly after 1525 by Rao Jaimalji of Uniara.
Thakur Sahas Mal, he was granted the jagir of Siwar; married and had issue.
Baisa Madalsha Kanwar [Rani Shekhawatiji Madalsha Bai of Kelwa], married (as his second wife), Rawat Pattaji, 2nd Rawat Saheb of Kelwa, and had issue (see Amet).
Kunwar Jagmal
Kunwar Sheo Singh
Kunwar Sultan Singh
Baisa (name unknown), married Rao Bida, Thakur of Bidasar (sic. Bidawati), and had issue.
Rao SUJA SINGH, Rao of Amarsar 1537/1548, married and had issue, six sons.
Rao Lunkaran of Amarsar (qv)
Rao Raisal (qv)
Rao Gopal Singh, had descendants at Jharli and Karad.
Kunwar Chanda Singh of Mahanpur.
Kunwar Bhairon Singh of Bassi.
Kunwar Ram Singh, died sp.
Rao LUNKARAN, Rao of Amarsar 1548/1584, which comprised some 360 villages which was overshadowed by the Junior lines some 200 years later, granted a mansab of 2000 sawars by Akbar, appointed Faujdar of Sambhar in 1571, married (amongst others), Rani Hansa Bai, daughter of Raja Maldeo of Marwar (Jodhpur), and had issue. He died 1584.
Rao Manohar (by Rani Hansa Bai), founder of Manoharpur later renamed Shahpura.
Kunwar Natha Singh
Kunwar Narsingh Das
Thakur Bhagwan Das of Reengus - Mehroli, married and had issue.
Thakur Achal Das, founder of the Achaldasji ke Shekhawat clan, ancestor of the Thakurs of Jahota in Jaipur.
Kunwar Jagganath Singh, died in Dhauli battle.
Kunwar Sanwal Das
Kunwar Kishan das
Kunwar Dule Harai
Thakur Ishwar Das, married and had issue.
Baisa (name unknown), married Thakur Sabal Singh of Jodhpur, and had issue.
Kunwar Kalyan Das
Kunwar Chitar Das
Raja RAISAL Pratham Darbari, Rao of Amarsar 1584/1614, born about 1538, he was granted the jagir of Lamiya, he was also granted the title of Raja and a mansab of 1250 sawars later raised to 3000, married 1stly, Rani Kesar Kumari, daughter of Raja Lakhdheer Badgujar of Devati-Machedi, married 2ndly, Rani Kishnawati, only daughter of Nirban Raja Peethaji, Raja of Khandela, adding that territory to his own, married 3rdly, Rani Mertanji, daughter of Rao Bitthaldasji, son of Rao Jaimal of Merta, married 4thly, Rani Hansa Kumari, committed sati in 1614, daughter of Rao Jagmal of Merta, married 5thly, Rani Lad Kanwar, daughter of Raja Kumbha Gaur, son of Raja Udaji Gaur of Maroth, married 6thly, Rani Indrawati, daughter of Thakur Man Singh Songara, son of Raja Akhairaj of Pali, and had issue, ten sons, the Raisalot clan, including the Sadhani sub-clan, as well as a further two sons by a Jatni from Nagaur. He died about 1614 at Burhanpur.
Thakur Lad Singh of Khachariawas (better known as Lad Khan) (by Rani Kesar Kumari), ancestor of the Ladkhani sub-clan of the Shekhawat.
Thakur Virbhan Singh (by Rani Lad Kanwar)
Rao Tirmal (by Rani Mertanji), granted the title of Rao and the parganas of Nagore and Kasli (84 villages), married and had issue.
Rao Gangaram of Kasli, married and had issue, the Raos of Sikar. He died at Renwal.
Rao Bhojraj (by Rani Hansa Kumari) (qv)
Kunwar Puras Ram of Bae (by Rani Kesar Kumari)
Thakur Harramji of Mundurri or Munduru (by Rani Kishnawati), married and had issue. He died in battle.
Thakur Hardaya Ramji, founder of Thikana Mundru in or about 1621; married and had issue, six sons and one daughter (see Mundru).
Kunwar Biharimal (by Rani Kishnawati), he died sp in battle.
Kunwar Tej Khan [aka Tej Singh] (by Rani Kesar Kumari), he died sp.
Raja Girdhar Singh (by Rani Mertanji), 7th son, he was granted the jagir of Khandela, by Padshah Jahangir of Delhi.
Kunwar Kushal Singh (by Rani Indrawati), married and had issue.
Baisa Ladi Kanwar, married Rao Amar Singh Rathore, eldest son of Maharaja Gaj Singh I, Maharaja of Jodhpur, and had issue. She became sati on 26th July 1644.
Kunwar Baburam (by the Jatni)
Kunwar Dayal Das (by the Jatni)
Rao BHOJRAJ, Raja Sahib of Udaipurwati 1621/1640, born 1567, he represented his father, in the battle of Kangra in 1582; he received the village of Kosambi in 1608 as his jagir, it was later renamed Udaipur, granted a mansab of 800 zat and 400 sawars, later raised to 1000 zat and 500 sawars; in 1596, the year of famine, he started the construction of a tank, namely the “Bhoj Sagar” for the relief of famine sufferers; married eleven wives, and had issue, the “Bhojraj Ji Ka” sub clan. He died about 1640 at Khandela where his cenotaph was built.
Raja Todar Mal (by Rani Anop Kanwar Yadaviji) (qv)
Kunwar Kesari Singh (by Rani Parag Kanwar Nirbaniji)
Rao Raghunath Singh (by Rani Parag Kanwar Nirbaniji), Rao of Parasrampura 1640/1680, married and had issue.
Thakur Amar Singh, 1st Thakur Saheb of Kailash, he was the founder of the village of Kailash near Khatu, married and had issue, nine sons (see Kailash).
Raja TODAR MAL, Raja Sahib of Udaipurwati 1640/1658, succeded his father in 1640, a generous and noble person, he served as Finance Minister and Prime Minister, and was considered to be one of the nine Gems of India during Padshah Akbar’s reign. He was one of the closest associates of the Mughal emperor Akbar, who sought his services during the conquest of Bengal in 1576. He also led the military campaign against Chitor in 1568. He was famous for his land revenue settlement known as Zabti or regulation system. He divided the cultivable land into four classes on the basis of the fertility of the soil and frequency of cultivation. Once he gave a unique reception and showed hospitality to Bareth Haridas (the Kavi of Maharana Jagat Singh of Udaipur), after testing his generosity, Bareth remarked - Two Udaipurs are glorious,two givers are unhesitating; one is Rana Jagat Singh and another is Raja Todermal; he married 1stly, Rani Sher Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Kalyan Das Nirban of Kharkada, married 2ndly, Tara Devi, daughter of Thakur Raghunath Singh Baghel of Kusambhi, married 3rdly, Parsawati Bidawatiji, daughter of Thakur Dhuraj of Chappar, married 4thly, Rani Sewag Tanwariji, daughter of Thakur Kishan Singh, married 5thly, Rani Udawatiji, daughter of Thakur Kalyan Das of Jaitaran, married 6thly, Rani Chauhaniji, daughter of Thakur Jhujhar Singh of Rampura, and had issue, six sons. He died 1658.
Raja Jhujhar Singh (qv)
Kunwar Purshottam Das of Jhajhar in Rajasthan (Photo), married Kunwarani Phool Kanwar Mertani Ji Sahiba of Kuchaman, and had issue, two sons and a daughter.
Thakur Hari Singh, married but died sp.
Thakur Prithvi Singh (Photo), married 1stly, Thakurani Biki Ji, married 2ndly, Thakurani Biki Ji, married 3rdly, Thakurani Udawat Ji, and had issue, four sons. He died in the battle of Devli and Heerapura, north of Sambhar.
Thakur Fateh Singh, [Fateh Singh Ji Ka Pana, Jhajhar], married and had issue.
Thakur Padam Singh, [Padam Singh Ji Ka Pana, Jhajhar] married and had issue.
Thakur Sabha Singh, [Pana Malam Singh Sabhasinghot, Jhajhar], married and had issue.
Thakur Karan Singh, [Karan Singh Ji Ka Pana, Jhajhar], married and had issue, two sons.
Thakur Badan Singh, married and had issue.
Thakur Devi Singh, married and had issue.
Thakur Bhairo Singh, he was granted the jagir, later named as “Bhairobas” Raola of Jhajhar; married and had issue.
Maharani Sukhroopde Kanwar, married Maharaja Ratan Singh of Ratlam. She committed sati in 1658.
Kunwar Shyam Singh of Chapoli.
Kunwar Himmat Singh of Kari.
Kunwar Bhim Singh of Moondawarra, Rawao and Girawadi.
Kunwar Harnath Singh of Rasulpur.
Baisa (name unknown) Kanwar, married (as his 2nd wife), Rao Rai Singh of Nagaur (see Jodhpur), and had issue.
Raja JHUJHAR SINGH, Thakur of Udaipurwati 1658/1687, married 1stly, Rani Lakh Kanwar Gauriji, married 2ndly, Rani Rup Kanwar Bidawatiji, married 3rdly, Rani Suhag Kanwar Tanwariji, daughter of Rao Kesar Singhji, married 4thly, Rani Deep Kanwar Jodhiji, married 5thly, Rani Ajab Kanwar Nirbaniji, married 6thly, Rani Kusum Kanwar Tanwariji, and had issue, eighteen sons and two daughters. He died 1687.
Thakur Jagram Singh, Thakur of Udaipurwati 1687/-, married 1stly, Rani Kandhlotiji, daughter of Thakur Pratap Singh of Rawatsar, married 2ndly, Thakurani Kundan Kanwar, and had issue.
Kunwar Kushal Singh of Badao (by Rani Kandhlotiji)
Kunwar Gopal Singh of Udaipur (by Rani Kandhlotiji)
Kunwar Sukh Singh of Panchlangi (by Rani Kandhlotiji), died 1719.
Thakur Sardul Singh (by Thakurani Kundan Kanwar), born 1681, Thakur of Parasrampura from 1715, he conquered the territory of the Kaimkhani Nawabs of Jhunjhunu in October 1730, married 1stly, 1698, Thakurani Sahaj Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Manroop Singh Bika of Nathasar, married 2ndly, Thakurani Sirey Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Mohakam Singh of Nathasar, married 3rdly Thakurani Bakhat Kanwar Mertaniji, daughter of Thakur Devi Singh of Poonota, and had issue. He died 17th April 1742.
Thakur Zorawar Singh (by Thakurani Sahaj Kanwar), born 1700 at Kant, married 1stly, Thakurani Hansa Kanwar, married 2ndly, Thakurani Kesar Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Surat Singh Jodha, married 3rdly, Thakurani Jeev Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Himmat Singh Nirban of Jasrapur, married 4thly, Thakurani Akhaya Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Shyam Singh Mertia, and had issue, eight sons. He died 1745.
Kunwar Bakhat Singh of Chowkri and Doomra.
Kunwar Maha Singh of Malsisar.
Kunwar Daulat Singh of Mandrella.
Kunwar Jait Singh, died sp in 1752.
Kunwar Salim Singh of Taien, Sirohi.
Kunwar Medh Singh of Gangiyasar.
Kunwar Hathi Singh of Sultanu (sic. Sultana).
Kunwar Kirat Singh of Dabri Dheer.
Thakur Kishan Singh (by Thakurani Bakhat Kanwar), born 1709, ancestor of the families of Khetri, Arooka, Seegra, Alsisar and Balaria.
Kunwar Bahadur Singh (by Thakurani Bakhat Kanwar), born 1712, died 1732.
Thakur Nawal Singh Bahadur (by Thakurani Bakhat Kanwar), born 1715, ancestor of the families of Nawalgarh, Mahensar, Dorasar, Mukundgarh, Narsinghani and Mandawa. He died 24th February 1780.
Thakur Keshri Singh (by Thakurani Bakhat Kanwar), born 1729, ancestor of the families of Dundlod, Surajgarh and Bissau, 4th and youngest son, died 1768.
Thakur Akhey Singh (by Thakurani Bakhat Kanwar), died sp 1750.
Rani Guman Kanwar (by Thakurani Sahaj Kanwar), born 1699, married Rao Chattar Singh of Indergarh in Kotah.
Thakur Saledhi Singh of Moonwari and Nangali (by Thakurani Kundan Kanwar), born 1687, married five wives, and had issue, thirteen sons and three daughters. He died about 1767.
Kunwar Ajit Singh, died 1785.
Baisa Lad Kanwar, married Apji Inder Singh of Indragarh-Kotah.
Baisa Hasta Kanwar
Baisa Shab Kanwar, married Apji Megh Singh of Indragarh-Kotah.
Baisa Janak Kanwar, married Apji Amar Singh of Khatoli-Kotah.
Baisa Sukh Kanwar, married Maharaj Shivnath Singh of Sitamau.
TREES:
1. Shekhawat Dynasty: Origins 1367 - 1614 (Tree 1)
2. Shekhawat Dynasty: Estate founding 1584 - 1687 (Tree 2)
Sub clans or septs of the Shekhawat clan with their Thikanas:
Bhojraj Ji Ka - Raisal Shekhawat
Udaipurwati [Pentalisa]
Jhajhar, founded by Kunwar Purshottamdas, elder son of Raja Todarmal.
Gudhagaurji, founded by Thakur Jhunjhar Singh.
Chirana, site of a magnificent castle.
(Descendants of Thakur Salehdi Singh 1687-1767): Kedh, founded by Kunwar Gopal Singh son of Thakur Jagram Singh.
Nangali, founded by Thakur Saledhi Singh.
Khirod, founded by Kunwar Amar Singh and Kunwar Ram Singh, sons of Salehdi Singh, they built a castle in 1825 samwat.
Moonwari [Mohanwari], founded by Thakur Saledhi Singh.
Jakhal
Chapoli
Gura
Paunkh etc.
Panch Pana - Thakur Shardul Singh, had six sons (see below), who received shares of their fathers estate. One son died young, and his share was divided equally amongst his brothers (these five shares were known as Panch Pana), another son died without issue and his share was given to the surviving brothers.
(Descendants of Thakur Zorawar Singh): Chowkari, founded by Thakur Bakhat Singh in 1745, son of Thakur Zorawar Singh of Jhunjhunu. Site of a castle.
Malsisar, founded by Thakur Maha Singh in 1745, son of Thakur Zorawar Singh of Jhunjhunu, started the construction of Malsisar Fort in 1762.
Mandrella, founded by Thakur Daulat Singh in 1751/1791, third son of Thakur Zorawar Singh of Jhunjhunu. Site of a fort.
Chanana, founded by Thakur Ranjit Singh, son of Thakur Daulat Singh, he constructed the Fort of Chanana.
Gangiyasar, granted to Thakur Medh Singh. Site of a fort.
Tain, founded by Thakur Salim Singh, son of Thakur Zorawar Singh of Jhunjhunu. Site of a fort.
Sirohi, founded by Thakur Salim Singh, son of Thakur Zorawar Singh of Jhunjhunu. Site of a fort.
Dabdi, founded by Thakur Kirat Singh, son of Thakur Zorawar Singh of Jhunjhunu.
(Descendants of Thakur Kishan Singh): Khetri, founded by Thakur Kishan Singh in 1742, second largest Thikana in Jaipur after Sikar. Site of the kaleidoscopic Bhopalgarh Fort, Bagore Fort and a Palace. Thakur Bhopal Singh constructed the Khetri Mahal in 1770.
Alsisar I, site of a fort, founded by Thakur Chattar Singh in 1853.
Alsisar II, founded by Thakur Ganpat Singh in 1853.
Heerwa, founded by Thakur Ramnath Singh. Thakur Pahar Singh constructed the fort of Heerwa in 1763.
Sigra, founded by Thakur Mehtab Singh, site of a small Castle.
Arooka, site of a fort, the estate was founded by Thakur Duleha Singh in 1796.
Badangarh, site of a fort, the estate was founded by Thakur Badan Singh.
(Descendants of Thakur Nawal Singh): Nawalgarh, founded by Thakur Nawal Singh in 1737 at the village site of Rohili. Nawalgarh has two forts, Bala Kila Fort, built in 1737, and Fatehgarh or Kachiagarh Fort, as well as Roop Niwas Palace.
Mandawa, founded in 1791 by the third and fourth sons of Thakur Narsinghdas of Nawalgarh in 1791. Castle Mandawa was built by Thakur Nawal Singh, in 1755.
Mahensar, founded in 1768 by Thakur Nahar Singh, second son of Thakur Nawal Singh of Nawalgarh. Mahensar has a magnificent castle.
Parasrampura, founded by Thakur Bhawani Singh, son of Thakur Nahar Singh. Site of a small Castle.
Mukundgarh, site of a fort, the estate founded by Thakur Mukand Singh in 1859, son of Thakur Nathu Singh of Nawalgarh.
Dorasar, founded by Kunwar Prem Singh.
Pacheri, founded by Kunwar Prem Singh.
Ismailpur
Jakoda
Kolinda etc.
(Descendants of Thakur Kesari Singh); Dundlod, founded by Thakur Kesari Singh, who constructed Dundlod Fort in 1750. The fort has the majestic Diwan Khana.
Bissau, founded in 1746 by Thakur Kesari Singh, site of a fort.
Surajgarh, founded in 1778 by Thakur Surajmal. Site of a fort.
Ugarsen Ji Ka
Gopal Ji Ka
Achaldas Ji Ka
Jahota, granted to Thakur Achaldas, son of Thakur Bhagwan Das.
Bhairo Ji Ka
Tejsi Ji Ka
Taknet
Khejroliya
Khejroli, granted to Kunwar Bharmal, younger son of Rao Shekha.
Milakpuriya
Milakpur, granted to Kunwar Trilok, younger son of Rao Shekha.
Dundawat
Girdhar Ji Ka
Khandela Senior, site of the Bara Pana Fort, the estate was founded by Raja Udai Singh in 1697.
Khandela Junior, site of Chhota Pana Fort, the estate was founded by Raja Fateh Singh in 1683.
Danta, founded by Thakur Amar Singh, later Thakur Bhawani Singh, constructed the fort of Danta in 1754; Danta was in Sambhar Nizamat of Jaipur.
Khood, site of a fort, the estate was founded by Thakur Shyam Singh.
Surera, site of a Castle.
Banuda
Ralawta
Palsana
Ramgarh (near Danta), site of a strategic Fort, built by Guman Singh Shekhawat [Ladkhani] in 1733AD.
Bawari etc.
Rao Ji Ka - Raisal Shekhawat
Ladkhani - Raisal Shekhawat
Khachariawas, site of a fort, the estate was granted to Thakur Lad Singh in 1618. Khachariawas was in Sambhar Nizamat of Jaipur.
Khatu, founded by Kunwar Kesari Singh, son of Thakur Lad Singh of Khachariawas.
Lamia, site of a fort, the estate was founded by Kunwar Maya Singh, grand son of Thakur Lad Singh of Khachariawas.
Dhingpur
Vajiwas
Roolana
Singhasan
Pachar, site of a fort.
Bidoli etc.
Tajkhani - Raisal Shekhawat
Hariram Ji Ka - Raisal Shekhawat
Abhawas
Lasada, some of these thikanas are also Bhomias.
Parasram Ji Ka - Raisal Shekhawat
Ratnawat
Ancient sites of the Shekhawats:
Jhunjhunu - was taken over by the Thakur Shardul Singh in 1730 from the Kayamkhani Nawabs. Jhunjhunu has three forts, namely Badalgarh Fort, Jorawargarh Fort, Akhegarh Fort, as well as a Palace, Khetri Mahal.
Laxmangarh - founded in the early 19th century by Raja Laxman Singh of Sikar. Rao Raja of Sikar, Laxman Singh constructed a beautiful kaleidoscopic fort on the hill in 1862. He also founded a town, naming it after himself, as Laxmangarh in 1864. This town was styled after the Jaipur Town planning system.
Raghunathgarh - site of two Forts on the hill, built by Rao Raja Devi Singh of Sikar in 1791.
Devigarh - site of a fort on the hill, built by Rao Raja Devi Singh of Sikar in 1787.
Amarsar
Nan
Ralawata
Fatehpur - established in 1451 as a capital for Muslim Kayamkhani Nawabs, but was taken by the Shekhawat Rajputs in the 18th century.
Ramgarh - founded by Rao Raja Devi Singh of Sikar in 1791.
Rao Shekhaji (1433-1488): Maharao Shekhaji was born in 1433 (v.s.1490), the son of Rao Mokalji and Rani Nirbanji. Rao Mokal was a chieftain who held the estate of Nan in fief from the ruler of Amber (Jaipur). The story of Shekha’s birth is rather interesting. Mokal and Nirban were much troubled as they had no son for several years. They heard about the miraculous powers of the Sheikh Burhan, a Muslim mendicant. They decided to pay the man a visit. After they received the blessings of the Sheikh, a son was born to the couple. In honour of the mendicant, the couple named their son Shekha. At the age of 12 year he succeded his father in 1445 (v.s.1502). He was granted the title of Maharao by Raja Udharan Ji of Amber. The first notice of his valour was at the age of 16 years, with his sudden attack on Napa (Sankhala Rajput) at Nagarchal, Saiwar, Multhan etc. From 1473 to 1477 (v.s.1530 to 1534), with the help of Panni Pathans, Maharao Shekha conquered Dadri from Nop Singh Jatu and Bhiwani from the Othe Jatu Rajputs, Hansi from Ikhtar Khan and Hissar from Heda Khan Kaimkhani. Thus he extended his territory and become powerfull. Shekha’s reputation and growing power attracted the notice of the Raja of Amber, who was acknowledged as the head-Tikai, and was sent as a tribute, all the colts reared on his land. Shekha refused to send the colts and as a result of it Raja Chandersen of Amber attacked him. They fought several battles and in the last one, in 1471 (v.s.1528), Shekha repulsed Chandersen at the bank of Kokus river, near Amber. A treaty was made between both of them and according to it, the practice of sending colts to Amber was abandoned. After this, they lived peacefully and Shekha become independent and founded a union which was the birth of the Shekhawati federation. In 1449 (v.s.1506), Shekha Ji founded Amarsar (other sources mention that it was founded in 1460 (v.s.1517). In Amarsar Shekha built the tample of Bhagwan Jagdish and in 1477 (v.s.1534), he built the Shikhargarh Fort. Kulraj Gaur was ruling at Ghatwa, and under his command, a tank was being excavated at Jhotari village, and he ordered that any one passing that way should remove a quantity of earth from the tank. A rajput of Kachhawa clan was returning home with his bride, the rajput obeyed the rule and removed the earth, but the Gaurs insisted that his wife should do the same. The rajput did not agree to it and was killed in the defence of his honour. According to his last wish, his widow went to Amarsar and placed a handful of dust before Shekha and told him the fame of the Kachhawas would be tarnished if they did not take revenge upon the Gaurs. Thereupon, in 1478 (v.s.1535), Shekha invaded Ghatwa and the battle took place at the same tank and Kolraj was killed. Shekha took the head of Kolraj pierced on his spear and returned to Amarsar where it was shown to the widow and was hung on the Pol [gate] of his fort. The Gaur Rajputs fought about 12 battles with Shekha. They also recieved help from Sultan Behlol Khan of Delhi. In the last battle, they met near Ghatwa on the “Khontiya” tank and fought fiercely. Rao Ridmal of Maroth wounded Shekha with his arrows and Shekha gave him a blow with his spear. Nawalraj, a son of Kolraj, killed Durga and Puranmal. Shekha tried to save his sons and gave a serve blow with his sword and killed Nawalraj. Rao Ridmal left the battle field. Shekha conquered Ghatwa and the other villages of Gaurs. Raimal with a force of two thousand horsemen arrived to help his father. Shekha was severely wounded and before his end, he nominated Raimal as his successor. Shekha expired peacefully at Ralawata in 1488, on Baisakh Sudi 3 [akha teej], v.s.1545. His cenotaph was built there. Maharao Shekha fought 52 battles in his lifetime. He was the ancestor of the Shekhawat sub-clan.
The help of Bhanwar Ajit Karan Singh Shekhawat of Jhajhar is gratefully acknowledged, 2007.
As per another source:
AREA: 9,363 km2
LOCATION: Rajasthan (Jaipur, Jhunjhunu and Sikar Distt.)
CAPITAL: Amarsar
DYNASTY: Suryavanshi (Kachhawa, Shekhawat clan)
ACCESSION: 1954
RELIGION: Hindu
SHEKHAWAT DYNASTY
HEAD SEAT: Amarsar was the head-seat till Rao Suja, replaced by Khandela when his second son Raja Raisal was granted Amarsar, Udaipur, Kasli and Khandela.
PREDECESSORS AND SHORT HISTORY: Following is a brief historical and genealogical outline of the Shekhawat clan, being one of the 65 branches of the Kachhawa ruling clan of Jaipur, and the most prominent of all the Kachhawas, and are the descendants of great Rajput warrior, Maharao Shekhaji (1433-1488). The early rulers paid allegiance to their overlords, the rulers of Amber, but Rao Shekhaji declared himself independent in 1471 and established a separate principality for his descendants. The Shekhawats ruled over the Shekhawati region for over 500 years and are honoured with the hereditary title of 'Tazimi Sirdars', whom HH the Maharaja of Jaipur receives by rising from his seat. The Shekhawat rulers built more than 50 forts and Palaces during their rule over the Shekhawati region [land of Shekhawat rulers], which was the largest Nizamat [District] within Jaipur State, almost the whole of which is occupied by Shekhawats, Col. J.C. Brooke in his book, Political History of India, wrote that "For the recruitment of Horse-army there is no region in India at par with Shekhawati." Shekhawat is a very common surname in the Indian military. Many members of the clan have won gallantry awards including the Param Veer Chakra (the highest Indian award for bravery in a time of war), the Mahaveer Chakra, etc.
Raja UDAYAKARAN, Raja of Amber (Jaipur) 1367/1389, married and had (with other issue).
Rao Baloji (qv)
Rao BALOJI, Rao of Barwara 1389/1430, third son, received his patrimony of Barwara, married and had issue.
Rao Mokalji (qv)
Rao Khemrajji, his descendants were one of the Bara Kotri (12 Chambers) of Kachhawa Royal Family of Jaipur.
Rao Kharudji, married and had issue.
Rao Kumanji, ancestor of the Kumawat clan (said to be nearly extinct in 1823).
Rao MOKALJI, Rao of Barwara 1430/1445, married 4 wives, including, 4thly, Chauhan Rani Nirbanji of Khetri, and had issue. He died 1445.
Rao Shekhaji (by Rani Nirbanji) (qv)
Maharao SHEKHAJI, Rao of Barwara 1445/1460 and Maharao of Amarsar 1460/1488, born September 24, 1433, founder of Amarsar in 1460, he declared himself independent in 1471 and established a separate Kingdom of his descendants; married 1stly, (a) Maharani Takanji Ganga Kunwari, daughter of Nagvanshi Keelhanji Taank of Nagargadh, she established the Kalyanji temple facing entry of Amarsar Fort around 1516-17 V.S., (b) married 2ndly, Maharani Tanwarji-I, daughter of Rao Gahirmalji Tanwar of Dokna, (c) married 3rdly, Maharani Tanwariji II, daughter of Pichiyanji Tanwar of Bayal (Ganwri), (d) married 4thly, Maharani Gaurji, daughter of Jadamji Gaur of Jhunthar in Maroth, (e) married 5thly, Maharani Chauhaniji, daughter of Rao Raja Syobrahma Chauhan of Chaubara (Mewat, now Alwar), and had issue, 12 sons (8 survived) and 3 daughters. He died 1488 in the battle of Ghatwa near Maroth.
Kunwar Durga, ancestor of the Gadh Taknet clan. He died 1488 in the battle of Ghatwa.
Kunwar Ratna, ancestor of the Ratnawat clan.
Rani Lachlade (Lachan Bai), married Rao Maldevji of Jodhpur as his Patrani (Queen Consort), and had issue.
Yuvraj Ram Singh (later Maharaja of Jodhpur)
Kunwar Akheraj, married and had issue, three sons.
Kunwar Kanha, married and had issue, five sons.
Kunwar Kallaji
Kunwar Prem Singh
Kunwar Puran Mal, died sp 1488 in the battle of Ghatwa.
Kunwar Abha, settled at village Milakpur established by his mother (Mallikpuria subclan)
Kunwar Achala, settled at village Milakpur established by his mother (Mallikpuria subclan)
Kunwar Trilok, he was given Mallikpur jointly with his two older brothers. He died sp. in Shikhargadh battle.
Kunwar Kumbha, settled at Khejroli.
Kunwar Ridmal, settled at Khejroli.
Kunwar Bharmal, he was given Khejroli jointly with his two older brothers, and their descendants are known as Khejroliya. He died in the battle of Idasri (Anesri) against Hindal, emperor Humayun's younger brother.
Maharao Raimal (qv)
Maharao RAIMAL, 2nd Rao of Amarsar 1488/1537, 12th son of Maharao Shekha by Maharani Chauhaniji, he had 555 Villages in his State, married seven wives, and had issue, six sons. He died 1537 (1594 VS).1
Maharao Suja Singh (qv)
Kunwar Tej Singh, 2nd son, he was the Minister and Chief Advisor of Raja Ratan Singh 1593-1604 of Amber, killed shortly after 1525 by Rao Jaimal of Uniara in Jaipur. He is ancestor of the Tejsinh Shekhawats of Narayanpur-Gadhi, Mamor, Kool and Bansoor in Alwar (captured from Chauhans).
Shakti Singh
Ramsingh
Man Singh, had issue two sons.
Narayandas, founder of Narayanpur; had issue two sons.
Balbhadra, died VS 1687 in battle of Balghat (South) against Khanejahan Lodhi. Had mansab of 1000 jat and 600 sawar.
Karnidas, (1695-1704 VS) had mansab of 500 sadi, 200 sawar. (Shahjahan-nama, p. 47, 749, Manohar Singh Rajawat)
Gopinath
Ratansinh
Soorsinh
Kesri Singh
Deepchand
Nrisingh
Kunwar Sahas Mal, 3rd son, he was granted the jagir of Siwar (Saiwar) consisting of 12 Villages. He died in battle of Idasri (Anesri) against Hindal, Humayun's younger brother. Ancestor of Sahiwar or sahasmal-ji-ka clan.
Baisa Madalasaa Devi, married Rawat Pattaji Chundawat (Sisodiya) of Amet Thikana of Mewar. She committed Jauhar in Chittor (night of Feb 22, 1568 AD, 3rd Jauhar of Chittor).
Karamsinh
Durjanlal
Baisa Saubhagyavati, married Raja Shoor Singh of Jodhpur, as god-child of Emperor Akbar in VS 1644.
Maharaja Gaj Singh I of Jodhpur
Ramchandra, as per Akbar's desire, went to South India with KhanKhana Abdurrahim, died bravely in battle.
Dharamchandra
Harchand, had mansab of 900 zat (soldiers) and 500 Sawar (horse-riders).
Jaichand, had mansab of 400 zat and 150 Sawar during Emperor Shahjahan's reign.
Bhuvanchand
Abhaychand, had small mansab of 1 Sadi (century), i.e. 100 zat.
Akhechand, had small mansab of 100 zat.
Kunwar Jagmal (Jagmaal), granted Hamirpur Jagir of 12 villages. Hamirpur, Hajipur are in Alwar Dist. Ancestor of Jagmal-raimalot clan.
Bhim Singh
Duda (Doodah); brave and kind; Emperor Akbar stayed at Hajipur for a day as his guest. Ancestor of Dudawat clan.
Kunwar Sheo Singh [Seeha]
Kunwar Sultan Singh [Suratana]
Baisa (name unknown), married Rao Bida, Raja of Bidawati, and had issue.
?Baisa, married Udaykaranji Bidawat (son of Rao Bida), Chief of Chapar Dronapur.
?Baisa, married Kunwar Vairsinh, son of Rao Lunkaranji of Bikaner.
Maharao SUJA SINGH [SURAJPAL or SURAJMAL], 3rd Rao of Amarsar 1537/1548, married (amongst others) Rani Ratan Kumari, daughter of Rajkumar Baghaji (son of Rao Sujaji of Jodhpur), sister of Rao Gangaji, and Aunt of Rao Maldeo; and had issue, six sons.
Rao Lunkaran of Amarsar (qv)
Darbari Raja Rao Raisal of Amarsar (by Rani Ratan Kumari) (qv)
Rao Gopal Singh of Karad (by Rani Ratan Kumari), had descendants in Jharli and Karad, married and had issue.
Thakur Madhodas
Thakur Shyamdas, married and had issue.
Kunwar Sabal Singh.
Thakur Hardas, 3rd son, established Hardas ka bas, married and had issue.
Kunwar Mohandas
Kunwar Mooldas
Kunwar Tiloksi
Kunwar Gordhan
Kunwar Bijeyram
Kunwar Abheyram
Kunwar Govinddas
Kunwar Parasram
Thakur Tatarkhan, married and had issue.
Kunwar Benidas
Thakur Saidas, married and had issue.
Kunwar Gokuldas
Thakur Kesodas
Rao Bhairon Singh of Bassi, 4th son, he was killed by a Sankhla Rajput when he killed Chandaji in dispute over Bassi Bayalasi territory.
Thakur Narahdas, married and had issue.
Kunwar Naharkhan
Kunwar Kisansi
Kunwar Mukundsi
Kunwar Harisi
Kunwar Jagannath
Kunwar Jaswant
Kunwar Ballu
Kunwar Raghunath
Thakur Kanwarsal
Thakur Sanga
Thakur Bharmal
Rao Chanda Singh of Mahanpur, 5th son, married and had issue.
Thakur Puranmal
Thakur Tatarkha, married and had issue.
Kunwar Mukunddas
Kunwar Fatehsingh
Thakur Prithviraj
Kunwar Ram Singh, died sp.
Rao LUNKARAN 1548/1584 of Amarsar, which comprised some 360 villages which was overshadowed by the Junior lines some 200 years later, granted a mansab of 2000 sawars by Akbar, appointed Faujdar of Sambhar in 1571, married (amongst others), Rani Hansa Bai, daughter of Raja Maldeo of Marwar (Jodhpur), and had issue, nine sons. He died 1584.
Rao Kishan das (eldest son) his descendants have Kotris in Lalasar Bawdi.
Thakur Ishwar Das [Isardas], married and had issue, only one daughter.
Rani Shekhawatji Baisa, married Maharajkumar Sabal Singh, younger brother of HH Maharaja Gaj Singh of Jodhpur, died 1673 V.S.
Thakur Sanwal Das of Hastera and Pachar.
Kunwar Narsingh Das, married and had issue, one son.
Rao Ugresenji, ancestor of the thakurs of Khejroli, Mehroli, Dodhsai, Kariri, Dorala, Gudha, Sarangsar, Singod, Joonsya, and also Sabalpura in Sikar.
Thakur Bhagwan Das of Reengus - Mehroli, married and had issue.
Thakur Achal Das, founder of the Achaldasji ke Shekhawat clan, ancestor of the Thakurs of Rudhal Manpura, Badhaal and Jahota in Jaipur.
Kunwar Jagannath Singh, died in Dhauli battle.
Kunwar Natha Singh [Nathaji] of Talba
Kunwar Dule Harai [Dulherai]
Kunwar Kalyan Das
Kunwar Chitar Das
Rao MANOHAR DAS (by Rani Hansa Bai), he was the youngest son still succeeded his father, founder of Manoharpur later renamed Shahpura. He received title of Mirza (meaning Prince) by Akbar, he had issue, three sons.
Raja RAISAL Darbari, Rao of Amarsar 1584/1614 and Raja of Khandela, born about 1538, he was granted the jagir of Lamiya from Amarsar, he joined Imperial Army and was granted the title of Raja and a mansab of 1250 sawars later raised to 3000 (Punjhazari as per some sources), married 1stly, Rani Kesar Kumari, daughter of Raja Lakhdheer Badgujar of Devati, married 2ndly, Rani Kisnawati, daughter of Raja Peetha, the Raja of Khandela, adding that territory to his own, married 3rdly. Rani Mertanji, married 4thly, Rani Hansa Kumari, committed sati in 1614, daughter of Rao Jagmal of Merta, married 5thly, Rani Lad Kanwar, daughter of Raja Kumbha Gaur of Maroth, married 6thly, Rani Indrawati, daughter of Rao Man Singh Songara of Pali, and had issue, 12 sons, the Raisalot clan, including the Sadhani sub-clan. He died about 1614.
Rajkumar Lad Singh, Thakur of Rewasa and Khachariawas (better known as Lad Khan) (by Rani Kesar Kumari), he was the eldest son but didn't succeed to the throne either because he separated during his father's lifetime or accepted Islam, ancestor of the Ladkhani subclan of Rewasa, Khachariawas, Ramgadh, Lamiya, Bajyawas, Dhingpur; Lalsari, Bardwa, Bharija, Hudeel (Maroth); Tarapur, Khuri, Niradhanu, Khoru, Khatu Shyamji.
Raja Hariramji of Khandela, (by the Princess of Khandela), participated in various Imperial expeditions including Ladakh, Deccan and Ahmedabad, married and had issue, six sons. He died in a battle in Deccan.
Raja Hridayram of Ranoli, eldest son, installed on gaddi as an infant, but after being dispossessed of Khandela throne by his step-uncle Girdhardasji he established his own estate at Ranoli Fort near Ringus (later usurped by Khandela) and later at Mundru, married 1stly, Rani Ratna Gaur, married 2ndly, Rani Prabhawati Bidawat, and had issue, a daughter and six sons.
Raja Harbhan Singh [Bhan Singh Hariramot], Raja of Mundru (52,000 bigha) which included the estate of Arnia (12,000 bigha), Khurrampura, Kolwa, Lisaria; martyred alongwith Sujan Singh Bhojrajot of Udaipurwati in 1736 BS (March 1679 AD) in a battle against Mughal Army of Padshah Aurangzeb under Commander Darab Khan, son of Abdur Rahim Khan-i Khanan for protection of Khandela's Dev Mandir Temple when Rao Bahadur Singh of Khandela who was deployed in deccan but returned to Khandela over a dispute with Bahadur Khan, a Mughal Noble. He married, and had issue, three sons.
Raja Jagbhan Singhji, Raja of Mundru, he joined Imperial Service and participated in various battles, he was confirmed in his possessions by the Mughal Emperor as the Jagirdar of Mundru, married and had issue, three sons.
Raja Jalam Singh, [Jalam Singh Ji Ka Pana, Mundru], married and had issue.
Rao Kirat Singh, [Kirat Singh Ji Ka Pana, Mundru], married and had issue.
Rao Bishan Singh, [Bishan Singh Ji Ka Pana, Mundru], married and had issue.
Rajkumari Sone Kanwar, married (as his first wife) Bhopatot Rao Sahibkhanji Champawat, Thakur of Khatu in Jodhpur, head seat of Champawat clan, and had issue, two sons.
Rajkumari Shekhawatji, married Rajkumar Bharmal, son of Raja Kishan Singh of Kishangarh, and had issue, one son.
Rajkumar Virbhan Singh (by Rani Lad Kanwar), he died sp. in battle of Swat.
Rao Tirmal (by Rani Mertanji), granted the title of Rao and the pargana of Nagore and Kasli (84 villages), married and had issue.
Rao Gangaram of Kasli, married and had issue, the Raos of Sikar. He died at Renwal.
Raja Bhojraj (by Rani Hansa Kumari) 1621/1640, born 1567, ancestor of Thakurs of Khetri, Surajgarh, Bissau, Nawalgarh, Mandawra, Harduja, Mehi, Methoi, Kari, Ikhtiarpura, Pabana, Sakhoo; Chanwra, Mau, Jalpali, Nangal, Bhim, Puspuria, Dhani; Mukandgarh, Mahansar, Chokri, Malsisar, Alsisar, Mandawa, Sarwari, Sikar etc, he represented his father in the battle of Kangra in 1582; he received the village of Kosambi in 1608 as his jagir, it was later renamed Udaipur, granted a mansab of 800 zat and 400 sawars, later raised to 1000 zat and 500 sawars; in 1596, the year of famine, he started the construction of a tank, namely the 'Bhoj Sagar' for the relief of famine sufferers; married eleven wives, and had issue, the 'Bhojraj Ji Ka' sub clan. He died about 1640 at Khandela where his cenotaph was built.
Raja Todar Mal (by Rani Anop Kanwar Yadaviji), succeded his father as the Raja Sahib of Udaipurwati 1640/1658, a generous and noble person, he served as Finance Minister and Prime Minister, and was considered to be one of the nine Gems of India during Padshah Akbar's reign. He was one of the closest associates of the Mughal emperor Akbar, who sought his services during the conquest of Bengal in 1576. He also led the military campaign against Chitor in 1568. He was famous for his land revenue settlement known as Zabti or regulation system. He divided the cultivable land into four classes on the basis of the fertility of the soil and frequency of cultivation. Once he gave a unique reception and showed hospitality to Bareth Haridas (the Kavi of Maharana Jagat Singh of Udaipur), after testing his generosity, Bareth remarked - Two Udaipurs are glorious,two givers are unhesitating; one is Rana Jagat Singh and another is Raja Todermal; he married 1stly, Rani Sher Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Kalyan Das Nirban of Kharkada, married 2ndly, Tara Devi, daughter of Thakur Raghunath Singh Baghel of Kusambhi, married 3rdly, Parsawati Bidawatiji, daughter of Thakur Dhuraj of Chappar, married 4thly, Rani Sewag Tanwariji, daughter of Thakur Kishan Singh, married 5thly, Rani Udawatiji, daughter of Thakur Kalyan Das of Jaitaran, married 6thly, Rani Chauhaniji, daughter of Thakur Jhujhar Singh of Rampura, and had issue, six sons. He died 1658.
Kunwar Purshottam Das of Jhajhar in Rajasthan, (Photo), married Kunwarani Phool Kanwar Mertani Ji Sahiba of Kuchaman, and had issue, two sons and a daughter.
Thakur Hari Singh, married but died sp.
Thakur Prithvi Singh of Jhajhar, (Photo), married 1stly, Thakurani Biki Ji, married 2ndly, Thakurani Biki Ji, married 3rdly, Thakurani Udawat Ji, and had issue, four sons. He died in the battle of Devli and Heerapura, north of Sambhar.
Thakur Fateh Singh, [Fateh Singh Ji Ka Pana, Jhajhar], married and had issue.
Thakur Padam Singh, [Padam Singh Ji Ka Pana, Jhajhar] married and had issue.
Thakur Sabha Singh, [Pana Malam Singh Sabhasinghot, Jhajhar], married and had issue.
Thakur Karan Singh, [Karan Singh Ji Ka Pana, Jhajhar], married and had issue, two sons.
Thakur Badan Singh, married and had issue.
Thakur Devi Singh, married and had issue.
Thakur Bhairo Singh, he was granted the jagir, later named as 'Bhairobas' Raola of Jhajhar; married and had issue.
Maharani Sukhroopde Kanwar, married Maharaja Ratan Singh of Ratlam. She committed sati in 1658.
Kunwar Shyam Singh of Chapoli.
Kunwar Himmat Singh of Kari.
Kunwar Bhim Singh of Moondawarra, Rawao and Girawadi.
Raja Jhujhar Singh, Thakur of Udaipurwati 1658/1687, married 1stly, Rani Lakh Kanwar Gauriji, married 2ndly, Rani Rup Kanwar Bidawatiji, married 3rdly, Rani Suhag Kanwar Tanwariji, daughter of Rao Kesar Singhji, married 4thly, Rani Deep Kanwar Jodhiji, married 5thly, Rani Ajab Kanwar Nirbaniji, married 6thly, Rani Kusum Kanwar Tanwariji, and had issue, eighteen sons and two daughters. He died 1687.
Thakur Jagram Singh, Thakur of Udaipurwati 1687/-, married 1stly, Rani Kandhlotiji, daughter of Thakur Pratap Singh of Rawatsar, married 2ndly, Thakurani Kundan Kanwar, and had issue.
Kunwar Kushal Singh of Badao (by Rani Kandhlotiji)
Kunwar Gopal Singh of Udaipur (by Rani Kandhlotiji)
Kunwar Sukh Singh of Panchlangi (by Rani Kandhlotiji), died 1719.
Thakur Sardul Singh (by Thakurani Kundan Kanwar), born 1681, Thakur of Parasrampura from 1715, he conquered the territory of the Kaimkhani Nawabs of Jhunjhunu (Chauhan Rajputs who accepted Islam) in October 1730, married 1stly, 1698, Thakurani Sahaj Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Manroop Singh Bika of Nathasar, married 2ndly, Thakurani Sirey Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Mohakam Singh of Nathasar, married 3rdly Thakurani Bakhat Kanwar Mertaniji, daughter of Thakur Devi Singh of Poonota (sic. Punlota), and had issue. He died 17th April 1742.
Thakur Zorawar Singh (by Thakurani Sahaj Kanwar), born 1700 at Kant, married 1stly, Thakurani Hansa Kanwar, married 2ndly, Thakurani Kesar Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Surat Singh Jodha, married 3rdly, Thakurani Jeev Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Himmat Singh Nirban of Jasrapur, married 4thly, Thakurani Akhaya Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Shyam Singh Mertia, and had issue, eight sons. He died 1745.
Kunwar Bakhat Singh of Chowkri and Doomra.
Kunwar Maha Singh of Malsisar.
Kunwar Daulat Singh of Mandrella.
Kunwar Jait Singh, died sp in 1752.
Kunwar Salim Singh of Taien, Sirohi.
Kunwar Medh Singh of Gangiyasar.
Kunwar Hathi Singh of Sultanu.
Kunwar Kirat Singh of Dabri Dheer.
Thakur Kishan Singh (by Thakurani Bakhat Kanwar), born 1709, ancestor of the families of Khetri, Arooka, Seegra, Alsisar and Balaria.
Kunwar Bahadur Singh (by Thakurani Bakhat Kanwar), born 1712, died 1732.
Raja Nawal Singh Bahadur (by Thakurani Bakhat Kanwar), born 1715, ancestor of the families of Nawalgarh, Mahensar, Dorasar, Mukundgarh, Narsinghani and Mandawa. He died 24th February 1780.
Thakur Keshri Singh (by Thakurani Bakhat Kanwar), born 1729, ancestor of the families of Dundlod, Surajgarh and Bissau, 4th and youngest son, died 1768.
Thakur Akhey Singh (by Thakurani Bakhat Kanwar), died sp 1750.
Rani Guman Kanwar (by Thakurani Sahaj Kanwar), born 1699, married Rao Chattar Singh of Indergarh in Kotah.
Thakur Saledhi Singh of Moonwari and Nangali (by Thakurani Kundan Kanwar), born 1687, married five wives, and had issue, thirteen sons and three daughters. He died about 1767.
Kunwar Ajit Singh, died 1785.
Baisa Lad Kanwar, married Apji Inder Singh of Indragarh in Kotah.
Baisa Hasta Kanwar
Baisa Shab Kanwar, married Apji Megh Singh of Indragarh in Kotah.
Baisa Janak Kanwar, married Apji Amar Singh of Khatoli in Kotah.
Baisa Sukh Kanwar, married Maharaj Shivnath Singh of Sitamau.
Kunwar Harnath Singh of Rasulpur.
Kunwar Kesari Singh Bhojrajot (by Rani Parag Kanwar Nirbaniji), Thakur of Guhala, second son of Shekhawat Raja Bhojraj Raisalot of Udaipur and younger brother of Todarmal, he received Guhala, Chanwra, Mau, Jalpali and Jodhpura in partition. He married and had issue, five sons.
Thakur Vijay Singh, 2nd Thakur of Guhala, he received Guhala in partition, married Gaur Thakurani Badan Kanwar, and had issue, three sons. Some of his descendants are also said to have settled in Jodhpura.
Thakur Ghasiram Singh, settled at Guhala with his brothers, Guhala was declared khalsa and sequestrated due to not deposition of tribute (mamla) to Jaipur, and was later granted in jagir to Raja Nawal Singh of Nawalgarh before BS 1830, and after his death his son Narsinghdas received the jagir of Guhala and Thoi, later it went into the hands of Shyam Singh of Bissau as jagir, and in BS 1890 it (Guhala Bhadran) was again declared khalsa and granted in jagir to Keshri Singh, son of Chand Singh Saindasot Kandhal, by Maharaja Jaipur, and it remained under possession of his descendants until independence of India, and went into the hands of Lal Singh Bhadran, Ram Singh, Pahad Singh, Pratap Singh, Chand Singh and Keshri Singh respectively, he married and had issue.
Thakur Bhadar Singh
Thakur Bhamu Singh
Thakur Saubhagya Singh
Thakur Bhim Singh
Bakhtawar Singh, settled at Guhala with his brothers
Karn Singh, settled at Guhala with his brothers, but his sons had to leave Guhala after it was sequestrated from descendants of Vijay Singh, he married and had issue, three sons.
Shivnath Singh
Nop Singh, married and had issue, one son.
Chain Singh, he married and had issue, two sons, whose descendants settled at Nrisinghpuri (Narsinghpuri). He died in the battle of Maonda.
Narsinghdas
Deep Singh, he engaged in robbery around Guhala to avenge sequestration of ancestral Thikana and was granted a few thousand bigha land from the Thakur of Guhala, where he established a small village with his brother Narsinghdas, earlier known as Bhomia ki dhani, but now known as Nrisinghpuri after his elder brother Narsinghdas.
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Bodu Singh, a descendant of Chain Singh, married Mahasati Jugal Kanwar, daughter of Syodan Singh of Kuteena, she committed sati on Chait Vadi 3 VS 2023.
Jait Singh, married and had issue, two sons, settled at Baghsingh ki dhani.
Bagh Singh, married and had issue, four sons, settled in ancestral village.
Nahar Singh
Indra Singh
Bhagwan Singh
Fateh Singh
Riddh Singh
Thakur Jai Singh, Thakur of Chanwra, received jagir of Chanwara as share in ancestral properties; he had two Thakuranis (a), Tanwar ji, and (b), Jodhi ji, and had issue, five sons, whose all descendants settled at Chanwra.
Kashiram Singh (by Tanwarji)
Nathu Singh (by Tanwarji)
Sukh Singh (by Jodhiji)
Chatar Singh (by Jodhiji)
Kushal Singh (by Jodhiji)
Tilok Singh
Kalyan Singh
Thakur Gaj Singh, Thakur of Mau, he received the jagir of Mau and Jalpali, married and had issue, nine sons.
Jodh Singh, established separate village along with his brother which came to be known as Jorawarsingh ki dhan, now called Zorawar Nagar, he married and had issue, five sons.
Dan Singh, his descendants are in Zorawar Nagar.
Bhur Singh, a descendant of Dan Singh, settled at Pushp Nagar (Srimadhopur).
Guman Singh, his descendants are in Jalpali (near Srimadhopur).
Bishan Singh, his descendants are in Jalpali.
Khadag Singh, his descendants are in Jalpali.
Kushaal Singh, youngest son, he married and had issue, two sons.
Saalam Singh, his descendants are in Fusparya (Pushp Nagar, Srimadhopur).
Mohabat Singh his descendants are in Fusparya (Pushp Nagar, Srimadhopur).
Jorawar Singh, established separate village along with his brother which came to be known as Jorawarsingh ki dhani, now called Zorawar Nagar. He had two Thakuranis, and had issue, five sons, all settled at Zorawar Nagar.
Tej Singh (by Senior wife)
Amani Singh (by Senior wife)
Hukam Singh, went to Jalpali, where his descendants settled.
Harnath Singh, went to Jalpali, where his descendants settled.
Sher Singh (by Junior wife)
Paimp Singh (by Junior wife)
Bhom Singh (by Junior wife)
Bane Singh
Sabal Singh, married and had issue, four sons, settled at Mau.
Saledhi Singh
Bharu Singh
Bindu Singh
Bilas Singh
Pratap Singh, married and had issue, four sons, settled at Mau.
Sev Singh
Baaj Singh (Vaj Singh)
Jodh Singh
Akraam Singh
Mohkam Singh, married and had issue, two sons, settled at Mau.
Padam Singh
Purnmall
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Thakur Bharat Singh, married and had issue.
Thakur Dependra Singh Shekhawat, Congress Politician, Ex-MLA (Srimadhopur), Speaker, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, married Thakurani (name unknown) of Chawandiya in Nagaur, and has issue.
Thakur Virendra Singh Shekhawat, NDA, IMA, married a granddaughter of Goyanddasot Chandawat Rathore Thakur Saheb Col. Shiv Singhji of Sainany Thikana of 24 villages (son of the Thakur Sahib of Nokha near Merta), double Tazim Sardar of Marwar Darbar, and has issue, two sons.
Kunwar Kalyan Singh of Mau, a renowned national artist (painter).
Gyan Singh
Than Singh
Bahadur Singh
Kunwar Raghunath Singh (by Rani Parag Kanwar Nirbaniji)
Kunwar Puras Ram [Parshuram], Thakur of Bae (by Rani Kesar Kumari), ancestor of the Parasram ji ka Shekhawat subclan including the Thakurs of Chudi, Ajitgarh, Paldi, Khori, Hamirwas and Choti.
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Devi Singh Shekhawat, a descendant of Bae family, settled at Maharashtra, married H.E. Dr. Pratibha Patil, First Women President of India.
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Thakur Saheb of Paldi, married and had issue. (Paldi, Lachhmangarh, Sikar)
Kunwar Biharidas (by Rani Kisnawati)
Kunwar Taj Khan (by Rani Kesar Kumari), received no appanage, his descendants settled at Chawandia, Suratpura, etc.
Thakur Girdhar Singh (by Rani Mertanji) of Khandela, 7th son, usurped Khandela from his infant nephew and it was later recognised as his jagir by Padshah Jahangir of Delhi.
Kunwar Kushal Singh (by Rani Indrawati), married and had issue.
Rani Ladi Kanwar, married Yuvraj Maharajkumar Amar Singh Rathore, Rao of Nagaur, eldest son of Maharaja Gaj Singh I of Jodhpur, she became sati on 26th July 1644.
BIOGRAPHY OF MAHARAO SHEKHA: Maharao Shekhaji was born in 1433 (v.s.1490), the son of Rao Mokalji and Chauhan Rani Nirbanji. Rao Mokal was a chieftain who held the estate of Nan in fief from the ruler of Amber (Jaipur). The story of Shekha's birth is rather interesting. Mokal and Nirban were much troubled as they had no son for several years. They heard about the miraculous powers of the Sheikh Burhan, a Muslim mendicant. They decided to pay the man a visit. After they received the blessings of the Sheikh, a son was born to the couple. In honour of the mendicant, the couple named their son Shekha. At the age of 12 year he succeded his father in 1445 (v.s.1502). He was granted the title of Maharao by Raja Udharan Ji of Amber. The first notice of his valour was at the age of 16 years, with his sudden attack on Napa (Sankhala Rajput) at Nagarchal, Saiwar, Multhan etc. From 1473 to 1477 (v.s.1530 to 1534), with the help of Panni Pathans, Maharao Shekha conquered Dadri from Nop Singh Jatu and Bhiwani from the Othe Jatu Rajputs, Hansi from Ikhtar Khan and Hissar from Heda Khan Kaimkhani. Thus he extended his territory and become powerful. Shekha's reputation and growing power attracted the notice of the Raja of Amber, who was acknowledged as the head-Tikai, and was sent as a tribute, all the colts reared on his land. Shekha refused to send the colts and as a result of it Raja Chandersen of Amber attacked him. They fought several battles and in the last one, in 1471 (v.s.1528), Shekha repulsed Chandersen at the bank of Kokus river, near Amber. A treaty was made between both of them and according to it, the practice of sending colts to Amber was abandoned. After this, they lived peacefully and Shekha become independent and founded a union which was the birth of the Shekhawati federation. In 1449 (v.s.1506), Shekha Ji founded Amarsar (other sources mention that it was founded in 1460 (v.s.1517). In Amarsar Shekha built the temple of Bhagwan Jagdish and in 1477 (v.s.1534), he built the Shikhargarh Fort. Kulraj Gaur was ruling at Ghatwa, and under his command, a tank was being excavated at Jhotari village, and he ordered that any one passing that way should remove a quantity of earth from the tank. A rajput of Kachhawa clan was returning home with his bride, the rajput obeyed the rule and removed the earth, but the Gaurs insisted that his wife should do the same. The rajput did not agree to it and was killed in the defence of his honour. According to his last wish, his widow went to Amarsar and placed a handful of dust before Shekha and told him the fame of the Kachhawas would be tarnished if they did not take revenge upon the Gaurs. Thereupon, in 1478 (v.s.1535), Shekha invaded Ghatwa and the battle took place at the same tank and Kolraj was killed. Shekha took the head of Kolraj pierced on his spear and returned to Amarsar where it was shown to the widow and was hung on the Pol [gate] of his fort. The Gaur Rajputs fought about 12 battles with Shekha. They also recieved help from Sultan Behlol Khan of Delhi. In the last battle, they met near Ghatwa on the 'Khontiya' tank and fought fiercely. Rao Ridmal of Maroth wounded Shekha with his arrows and Shekha gave him a blow with his spear. Nawalraj, a son of Kolraj, killed Durga and Puranmal. Shekha tried to save his sons and gave a serve blow with his sword and killed Nawalraj. Rao Ridmal left the battle field. Shekha conquered Ghatwa and the other villages of Gaurs. Raimal with a force of two thousand horsemen arrived to help his father. Shekha was severely wounded and before his end, he nominated Raimal as his successor. Shekha expired peacefully at Ralawata in 1488, on Baisakh Sudi 3 [akha teej], v.s.1545. His cenotaph was built there. Maharao Shekha fought 52 battles in his lifetime. He was the ancestor of the Shekhawat sub-clan.
PROMINENT CHIEFS:
5 Tazimi Nobles (Sirdars) - maintained 205 horses in Jaipur State services.
Manoharpur (Shahpura)
Daurala (Deorala)
Kacharyawas (Khachariawas)
24 Khas chauki Nobles - maintained 205 horses in State services.
Pachar, had its own flag.
Dhingpur
124 Mamlaguzars States - vassal states and estates (status varied based on grants by Mughal Emperor and by virtue of treaties, for example, Chiefs of Khandela and Sikar were Tenants of Ijara or Leasehold while the Chiefs of Torawati region held independent Chakoti States called Chakotidar).
Alsisar, Chirana, Chapoli, Gudha, Jhajhar, Khetri, Khandela (flag), Nawalgarh (flag), Mandawa, Mundru (flag, Chakotidar), Pachlangi, Paldi, Parasrampura, Sikar (5 gun salute, flag), Shyamgarh and Sultana.
ANCIENT SITES OF THE SHEKHAWATS:
Amarsar - site of an ancient fort and temple.
Devigarh - site of a fort on the hill, built by Rao Raja Devi Singh of Sikar in 1787.
Fatehpur - established in 1451 as a capital for Muslim Kayamkhani Nawabs, but was taken by the Shekhawat Rajputs in the 18th century.
Jhunjhunu - was taken over by the Thakur Shardul Singh in 1730 from the Kayamkhani Nawabs. Jhunjhunu has three forts, namely Badalgarh Fort, Jorawargarh Fort, Akhegarh Fort, as well as a Palace, Khetri Mahal.
Khandela - site of two forts and various apartments.
Laxmangarh - founded in the early 19th century by Raja Laxman Singh of Sikar. Rao Raja of Sikar, Laxman Singh constructed a beautiful kaleidoscopic fort on the hill in 1862. He also founded a town, naming it after himself, as Laxmangarh in 1864. This town was styled after the Jaipur Town planning system.
Mundru - site of a fort on the hill called Mundri Dungri surrounded by two rivers and ancient temples including Khatu Shyamji.
Naan
Raghunathgarh - site of two Forts on the hill, built by Rao Raja Devi Singh of Sikar in 1791.
Ralawata
Ramgarh - founded by Rao Raja Devi Singh of Sikar in 1791.
Ranoli
Rewasa
Sikar - site of a fort.
A History of Rajasthan, Rima Hooja, Rupa & Co.
2nd battle of Shikargarh at Idasri (Anesri): When the Shekhawats of Amarsar attacked Emperor Humayun's Mogul Army under Mahabeg (Musahib Beg) which was at Amarsar, under apprehension of attack, and killed Mahabeg and his 200 soldiers. Offended Humayun sent a large army under his younger brother Hindal. Kachhwahs got together, including Raja Bhim Prithvirajot & his brother Pooranmal Prithvirajot of Amber; Jagmaal Panwar, Chief of Maalpura (Faujdar of Ajmer representing Mewar Ranaji. Younger son of Karmchand Panwar); Tanwar Doongarsinh Lakhawat, Chief of Battisi (Tanwarawati); a Kachhawa Raja of Sumer; Biloch Pathan Chuharkhan, Chief of Chatsu; Roopdeo Nirvan, Raja of Khandela (A.D. 1575-1597), etc chiefs came forward to help Shekhawats of Amarsar. Moguls won, and Rao Raimal Shekhawat was defeated. He had 555 villages under him, from haryana to Sambhar lake.
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