Shekhawat
The Shekhawat is a clan of Rajputs found mainly in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan tracing their descent from a common ancestor, Rao Shekha, a prominent ruler who lived in the 15th century.[1][page needed]
History
[edit]The Shekhawat Rajputs trace their lineage to Rao Shekha, a prominent Rajput ruler, from the 15th century. He was a descendant of Rao Kalyan Singh, who belonged to the Kacchawaha clan of Kingdom of Jaipur.
Rao Shekha established his own principality in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, which includes parts of present-day Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu districts. His leadership helped consolidate Rajput power in this region. Over time, the Shekhawat Rajputs expanded their territories and established several forts and palaces. The Shekhawat Rajputs established their dominance in the Shekhawati region in the 15th century, specifically starting around the time of Shekha Rao's rise to prominence in the early 1400s. They played a significant role in regional politics and were known for their martial prowess and resistance against Mughal expansion. Their rule continued until the mid-20th century when the princely states were integrated into the Indian Union. Thus, the Shekhawat Rajputs governed the Shekhawati region for approximately 500 years, from the early 15th century until the 1940s and 1950s, when princely states were absorbed into independent India. Shekhawat is a very common surname in the Indian defence forces. [1][page needed]
Notable people
[edit]- Ajit Singh of Khetri , Maharaja of Khetri.
- Rao Shekha, the founder of Shekhawat clan. Shekhawati region is named after him.
- Thakur Bhojraj, ruler of udaipurwati.
- Thakur Shardul Singh, ruler of jhunjhunu.
- Thakur Nawal Singh, ruler of Nawalgarh
- Piru Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India's highest military decoration 3245.[2][3][4]
- Major Thakur Dalpat Singh Shekhawat, Commander of Jodhpur Lancers of the British Indian Army, also known as the "Hero of Haifa" for his actions in the Battle of Haifa during the first World War. [5]
Branches
[edit]Bhojraj Ji Ka, Girdhar Ji Ka, Jagmal Ji Ka, Achaldas Ji Ka, Rao Ji Ka, Ladkhani, Bhairo ji Ka, Taknet, Ratnawat, Khejroliya, Milakpuriya, Tejsi Ka, Jagmalji Ka, Sahasmalji Ka, Lunkaranji Ka, Ugarsenji Ka, Sanwanldasji Ka, Gopalji Ka, Chandapota, Parsuramji Ka, Tajkhani, Hariramji Ka etc.[1][need quotation to verify]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Sinh, Ranbir (2001). History of Shekhawats. Publication Scheme. ISBN 9788186782743.
- ^ "Param Vir Chakra winners since 1950". The Times of India. 25 January 2008. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Param vir Chakra winners since 1950 &*124; India News - Times of India". The Times of India. 25 January 2008.
- ^ Reddy, Kittu (January 2007). Bravest of the Brave (Heroes of the Indian Army): Heroes of the Indian Army. Prabhat Prakashan. ISBN 9788187100003.
- ^ "Life story: Thakur Dalpat Singh Shekhawat | Lives of the First World War". livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
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