The nobles generally enjoy hereditary grants of land from the State in reward for services rendered or by right of descent from the ruling family. Nobles of the Kachhawa clan descended from the ruling house are known as bhai-betas of kinsmen. There are two classes of nobles, viz. Tazimi and Khas-chauki. The members of the former class are received in Darbar by the ruler standing when they present theirs nazars and are privileged to wear gold anklets. There are also many Sardars belong to various Rajput clans. Succession is generally by primogeniture, the eldest son succeeds to the estate, while provision is made for the younger sons. The situation in Shekhawati is different, in that an almost equal divison of the estate takes place among several sons. All nobles either serve the State with horse and foot (Jagirdars) or pay tribute in cash (Mamlaguzars). Following are the Tazimi Thikanas within Jaipur, 42 in number. These paid upwards of 25,000Rs in state times to the Jaipur state.

For the list of The Twelve Chambers (Bara Kotri) of the Jaipur Royal Family in the Jaipur Princely State kindly view the list of Jaipur Bara Kotri Thikanas.

Below is a list of leading estates or vassals of Jaipur (Amber), independent principalities and protectorate states within Jaipur State.

NOTES:

A. Reference: Studies In Indian History: Rajasthan Through The Ages, by R.K. Gupta, S.R. Bakshi

B. Gradation of rank among the nobles, depends less on kinship with the ruling house, than on the position to which the different families have raised themselves. The Rajawats, being the nearest connections of the ruling house, are considered the premier family of Jaipur. Next to them come the twelve kotris, viz. Nathawat, Charrurbhujot, Khangarot, Balbhadrot, Sultanot, Kalyanot. Puranmalot, Pichanot, Kumbhawat, Banbirpota, Sheobrahmpota and Kumbhani. see the Bara Kotri. The Shekhawats, Narukas, Bankawats and Gogawats are also known kotris.

C. General Source: The Ruling Princes, Chiefs and Leading Personages in Rajputana and Ajmer 6th Edition, Calcutta, Government of India, Central Publication Branch, 1935.

NOTE- Classifications includes:

Inami, Muafi, Udaki, Subeguzar, Tankhadar, Rojindar, Istimrardar, Chakotidar, Jagirdar, Sardar, Parsangi, Ganayat, Bhai-Beta, Bhomia (Bhom), Thikanedar, Mamlaguzar (Tributary)

1. The word 'chakoti' stands for a settlement on fixed rent. The noble paying such an annual rent may be termed as 'chakotidar'.

2. The Chakotidar of Patan paid a 'Mamla' of Rs. 7453-11-0. This figure has also been explained by Mr. C.U. Wills in his report on the Status of Patan.

3. The Thikana of Jhilai neither served with men and horses nor paid any cash.

4. There was no fixed ratio between the prescribed amount denoting the 'status' of the noble and the actual 'Mamla' (Tribute) paid. A noble with the status of Rs. 2000/- paid only Rs. 29.0.3 (No. 11 Kukigaon) while another one with that of Rs. 1200/- paid much higher amount.

5. Jaipur had an area of around 15,579 sq. miles in early twentieth century. Three-fifth of this area was under the nobles who numbered 1180 (180 Tazimi, 400 khas chauki and 600 miscellaneous) in 1909 A.D. The total number of villages in the State was 5,849 in 1867-68 A.D., out of which 1810 were under state control, while 1433 were occupied by the nobles and 2606 by those holding religious grants.

6. Later Subeguzars, chakotidars and istimrardars were probably submerged in the remaining ones. Conflicting figures of the various categories of nobles were later provided by Lt. Col. H.L. Showers, Resident of Jaipur which stand as follows: Tazimi 180, Khas chauki 400 and Imtiyazi (special) 600, total 1180.

7. (a) Raja (Title) - Khetri, Sikar, Sunara, Kama / Kaman, Lawan, Todo.

(b) Rao Raja (Title) - Uniara,

(c) Rawat (Title) - Dhula, Mahar, Nindar,

(d) Rawal (Title) - Samod, Raisar,

(e) Rao (Title) - Dooni, Manoharpur, Sheopur (non-Kachhawaha), Daggo (non-Kachhawaha), Kahavo (non-Kachhawaha), Patan (non-Kachhawaha).

(f) Thakuran (Title) - Chomu,

(g) Rao Bahadur (Title) - Barwara, Khetri, Sikar, Raipur. The nobles of Jobner and Khandela, etc. are also reported to have been invested with the titles of Rao, Rao Bahadur, etc .

Hari Singh of Lamba (Diggi) got Malpura from Aurangzeb in Bhom. 'Bhom' or 'Bhum' is a right over land of the highest order. The holder of the land was called 'Bhomiya' and was treated as 'a proprietor of the soil. He was the 'descendant of the founder of the village' or his forefathers had been 'settled there for generations'. Among the Bhils he was also the 'guide' besides being their chief or head.

Mamlaguzar and Subeguzar categories paid nominal cash tribute only and did no service unless specially called for.

The table quoted earlier mentions Tazimi, Khas Chauki and mamlaguzars only. Of the rest, we are apparently concerned with three only, namely, subeguzar , chakotidar and Istimrardar. These categories, along with that of Tankhadar find a mention at one place only with the following details:

Rs . Ann . Ps .

1 . Subeguzar - Rajawat , Jhilai , Gordhan singh 1582 4 6

2 . Chakotidar - Tanwar , Patan , Mukand Singh 7453 11 0

3 . Istimrardar - Shekhawat , Khandela , Hamir Singh 32877 13 0

( Bigger and smaller both ) Sajjan Singh 25626 14 0

4 . Tankhadar - Rajawat - Sunara - Raghunath Singh 9997 2 6

" - Kaman - Pratap Singh 5851 4 0

Chauhan - Dago - Chandra Singh 5625 0 0

Bhati - Nimodiya - Arjun Singh 5000 0 0

Nirwan - Lawan - Raja Hannuwant Singh 7000 0 0

The Subeguzar of Jhilai and Chakotidar of Patan have been counted as Mamlaguzars in the Archival list. It seems the categories assigned to them are a later invention. What material difference it made is not clear. In the list of the Mamlaguzars, this 'Thikana' is placed at No. one and the status of the noble is estimated at Rs. 60,000/-. This list, unfortunately does not make any mention of amount of Mamla or 'Mamlat'. From a scrutiny of the archival list we arrive at the conclusion that there was no fixed ratio between the prescribed amount denoting the 'status' of the noble and the actual 'Mamla' (Tribute) paid. A noble with the status of Rs. 2000/- paid only Rs. 29.0.3 (No. 11 Kukigaon) while another one with that of Rs. 1200/- paid nothing ( No . 70 Hatdoli ) . The case of highest payment is that of Thikana Karedi No . 51 ) which paid Rs . 952 . 3 . 0 against the status of Rs . 1500 / - . The determination of the ' Mamla ' was a complicated affair and several traditional and other deductions had to be made . This difference also existed in the cases of Tazimi and Khas chauki nobles who held ' Tan pattas ' ( estimated amounts of the holdings ) of bigger amounts and paid lesser amounts as ' Vasuli Pattas ' 136 . ARI , 1922 - 26 , Appendix I , III .

Istimrardar: A lease or permanent tenure of land granted in perpetuity on a fixed rent, and generally free from all other 'abwab' (cesses), is termed 'Istimrar' (perpetual). When the land is farmed out to a noble in perpetuity, he is called as 'Istimrari ijaredar'.

Rajawats: Jhilai, Isarda, Siwad, Barwada, Baler,Sunara, Dhula, Tahatara, Rahadiya, Khirni, Bapai, Siras, Alooda etc. A chief is adopted only from Rajawats in the absence of a heir and hence they hold an important position being closest nobles to the Ruling family, with Jhilai having the first claim (now Isarda). The Rajawats formed the bulk of the Tazimi, Mamlaguzar and Khas chauki nobles.

Shekhawats: The nobles of Manoharpur, Daurala / Deorala, Khacharyawas / Khachariawas, Danta and Jahota were counted among the Tazimi ones. The Khas chauki Shekhawats were 24 in all, prominent among them being those of Pachar and Dhingpur [Ladkhani clan], Both these categories [Tazimi and Khas chauki] maintained 205 horses in state services. The majority of the Shekhawats , however , were Mamlaguzars , 124 in all. Prominent among the above were Khetri, Sikar, Khandela, Bissau, Dundlod, Surajgarh, Malsisar, Sultana, Alsisar, Nawalgarh, Mandawa, Parasrampura, Shyamgarh, Gudha, Chirana, Padli, Jhajhar and Pachlangi. The Shekhawats had gained their status independently of Jaipur , though they formally recognised the Kachhawaha prince as their head . The fief of Sikar had its ancestory in Tirmal , son of Raisal . The Parganas of Nagaur and Kasli were conferred upon him by Akbar for Gallantry shown in the battle at Ahmedabad ( 1533 A.D.). Jahangir , when heir apparent , was displeased with Tirmal on some account. The pargana of Nagaur was, therefore, taken away from him at his behest. When Jahangir became emperor, the pargana of Kasli was also taken away. The pargana of Kasli was later conferred upon Puranmal , an illegitimate son of Tirmal, by Jahangir . " The place was captured by Jaswant Singh on the death of Puranmal. The place named Sikar was previously known as Virbhan ka Bas and the noble of Khandela passed on the same to the noble of Dujod to pacify him. The place was properly planned by Sheo Singh in 1724 A.D. In 1725 A.D. the Nawab of Fatehpur killed two Shekhawats of the Bhojrajka branch. At this Shardul Singh of Jhunjhunu and Sheo Singh of Sikar attacked the Nawab's territory and took their revenge by killing a dozen of his men. It was in 1730 A.D. that Sheo Singh, with the active assistance of Shardul Singh and help from Sawai Jai Singh II, defeated the Kayamkhanis and took hold of Fatehpur . Sawai Jai Singh II had granted a daily allowance of Rs . 100 / - as kitchen expenses and an annual grant of Rs. 600/- for Sheo Singh's personal diet. Sheo Singh had displayed his valour in...

Nobles either paid their tributes in cash eg. the Mamlaguzars, Chakotidars and Istimrari Ijaredars, or served with men and horses.