LOLOL IGE WOLD PEL IE DU BOL ICEL IOL ITH KHANDELA RAJ A Short History of the Rulers of Khandela cedfinboaondpoedndtonton do Compiled By: Thakur Natwar Singh Khandela Chota Pana Limited EditionThis slim volume is a labor of love. Thakur Natwar Singhii strongly believed that the history of the family should be easily accessible to the younger generation. He was also very keen that they know more than just the names of those who came before them; this book is, an insight into their personalities and a brief account of the events that shaped the family into its current form. To this end, he collected details from various history books, family members and the Internet. He spent several months verifying the information and facts. At the age of 80, he taught himself MS Word and how to use a Mac Book, spending hours typing away at his laptop. These pages were already finalized and at the printers when he passed away. To us, he has played many roles. He was an indulgent husband, a loving & encouraging father and a doting grandfather. His values and personality have shaped us all. From countless tales of adventures in Assam and stories about man-eaters, to poems in Marwari from his younger days; from fixing and reusing almost everything, to being eager to learn and use new technology; from standing firmly by what he believed to be right, to changing his opinion if he saw he was wrong; from being traditional to being flexible enough to move with the times — his legacy to us is as rich and varied as our memory of him. While the void he has left behind will never be filed, we feel fortunate to be part of his family and grateful for all the time we had with him. With great admiration, ‘Smt Pushpa Lata Singh Prithvi Raj Singh & Sujata Singh Dr. Adhiraj Singh Vijaya Kumari Sinha & Col. Rajesh Sinha Prianka & Akshay Singh, Pallavi SinhaShreeman Thakur Natwar Singhij (28 August 1931 - 7" October 2012) “You were always there on life's good days, to show that you are truly proud with warmth and all praises. You were always there when things went wrong, so wise and strong to lend a helping hand. And you always wished us each happy thing and showed us how much you cared. It meant so very much to us that you were always there. You are loved, you are missed and you are remembered every day...”PREFACE In the past few years, | have observed that the younger generation of the family are not fully aware of their heritage. At best, most know their lineage up to their great grandfathers. This is indeed sad because the Khandela Family has a very rich and varied past. The chivalry, courage and high ideals of our ancestors should be a matter of great pride for all of us. With reading habits dectining, especially of Historical books, | believe that a book in English giving a short history of our family is the need of the day. This book contains material facts gleaned from the works of eminent historians like late Thakur Surjan Singh Shekhawat of Jhajhad, Thakur Raghunath Singh ‘Shekhawat of Kaliphahadi and late Thakur Hamath Singh of Dundlod, amongst others. Historical facts mentioned in the “Khandela ka Vradh Itahas”, “Raja Raisal Darbari", “Kashatriya Raj Vansh” and authoritative material available on the internet, have formed the basis of my research. Ihave taken pains to maintain acouracy of the facts contained herein. However, | seek the indulgence of the readers to overlook any inadvertent mistakes or omissions that may have crept in. | have included only important occurrences and facts that | thought were essential and relevant. | have also included ages of the present generation to make more informative. | must thank Dadabhai Hanwant Singhj, Raja Govind Singh (Bara Pana), Janwai Sahib Colonel Rajesh Sinha, my son Kanwar Prithvi Raj Singh and my granddaughter Prianka Singh for their assistance. | also intend to load the complete booklet on Wikipedia, under “Princely States, Of Rajasthan”. (http://en. wikipedia.org). Natwar Singh 6" July 2012 Khandela Chota Pana Green Acres, ‘Machwa, Kalwar Road Jaipur ~ 303706Khandela Town Khandela is an ancient town situated at 750 30’ E longitude and 270 26’ N latitude, 105 km N.W. of Jaipur. The name Khandela has been derived from Raja Khandal who Tuled this area during the Mahabharat era. The town was first known as. Khandpras, then Khandal Prasth, and finally Khandela. Khandelawati’s largest river _Katli, criginating from the surrounding Malketu hills, flows through the town dividing it into two parts. Khandela is also an important center of Jain and Shaiv religions. Khandelwal Jains and Khandelwal Vaishyas originated from here. Rock carvings found in the Khandela valley date back to about 300 B.C. and inscriptions akin to those of the Ashokan era have also been found here. The ruins of the Fort built by Ninwan (Chauhan) kings on a hilltop in Khandela, which was destroyed by Rana Hamir in the year 1255, can still be seen. Atthe time of the Indian Independence, the area under both Panas (Divisions) of Khandela was about 3250 sq. kms. with 192 villages. Numerous talabs (lakes), 14 bawaris (step wells) and 36 temples, including the 42" century temple of Shree Mohanji, were built by the rulers of Khandela. Gold and silver thread lace (Gota) and wooden toys with lacquer polish flourished as cottage industry. Tigers, leopards, wild boars, sambers, deer and other small wild animals were in abundance in the thick forests and hills around Khandela town. Tigers and leopards were found tll 1954-55 when Jagirs were resumed.Family Deities, Flag, Titles And Privileges The family deity of the Khandela jagirdar family is Lord Ramchandraji and the family goddess of Kachawahs of Jaipur is Goddess Jamavay Mata, whose temple is beside the lake in village Jamava Ramgarh near Jaipur. Raisalot Shekhawat's ‘Isht Devi’ is Godess Jeen Mata, whose temple is at Jeenmata village near Rawasa, and their ‘isht Dev’ is Lord Gopinath. The traditional family greeting is “Jai Gopinathji Ki’ Rao of Shahpura-Manoharpuristhehead of the Shekhawat clan of the Kachawahs. Similarly, the Raja of Khandela is head of the Raisalot Shekhawat clan of Shekhawats. In recognition of the sucession of Raisalot Thikanedars, the Raja of Khandela performs the “Pag Dastur”. The Mughal Emperor Akbar honored Raisal of Khandela with the title of Raja and “Pratham Darbari” -whose presence Was required in the court at all times ~ and bestowed him the privilege of "Chanwar”, “Morchal’,’Kettle Drum” and standard (flag of “Pitamber"- yellow colored cloth, with light blue colored cover for staff with ‘@ spear head decorated with red coloured “Jhabba’). Raja Raisal Durbari subjugated Khandela from the Ninwan Chauhans and ‘conquered Rawasa and Kasli parganas from the Chandels. Emperor Akbar recognized him as an independent jagirdar (vatan ki jagir) of Khandela, Rawasa and Kasli parganas. On the death of Raja Raisal, his sixth ‘son Girdhar Das succeeded him, with the blessings of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir ‘who honored him with the title of Raja, which continues to be enjoyed to-date. During ‘the Mughal rule, the Raja of Khandela was recognized as an independent ruler. In 1726 Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh-Il leased Khandela, Rawasa and the other Parganas from the Mugal Emperor Mohammed Shah, thereafter the Maharaja of Jaipur became the tributary Chief, Under the British rule, the Khandela Rajas received the patronage of AG.G. (Agent Governor General of Rajputana) along with rulers of Sikar and Khetri. ‘Whenever they visited the British Resident at Jaipur, they were given a one-gun salute. In the Court of Viceroy of India at Delhi, the Raja of Khandela had precedence over Rao of Shahpura-Manoharpur. ‘When invited by the Maharaja of Jaipur to his Palace, Rajas of Khandela had the privilege of riding from their “Dera” (camp) to the Palace “Deodi” (main gate) through “Sadar Bazar” with “Chanwar’, “Morch: and “Lawazma’ in procession.Rajas of Khandola and all their “Chutbhai Jagirdars” had rights for mining, forest rights and the authority for levying of Excise and Customs duty till the resumption of Jagirs in Rajasthan in 1954 - 55 Whenever a procession took place in Khandela town, on the occasion of Dashera or Teej etc., Chota Pana took the lead, followed by Bara Pana. Raisalot Shekhawat Thikanedars while addressing Rajas of Khandela addressed them as "Maharaj Shree” or “Rajaji Shree”. The flag of Jaipur Kachawahs consists of horizontal stripes of five colors of equal width comprising of red, white, yellow, green, blue, in that order from top to bottom indicating conquest of Afghan, and other fiefdoms. The flag of Khandela is plain pitamber (Yellow) coloured cloth with light blue cloth cover for staff with a spear head on top, decorated with red “Jhabba”, The Rajputs traditionally, treat their ladies with a lot of respect. After marriage a lady retains her paternal surname.10 KACHAWAHS ‘There are many theories about the origin of the KACHAWAHS, As per the most widely accepted theory, the origins can be traced back to Raja Sumitra, the last ruler of Ayodhya. In the third century B.C., Mahapadma Nanda, the founder of the mighty Nanda Dynasty, ‘of Magadh, annexed his kingdom. The descendants of Raja Sumitra, later migrated to Rohtas (Bihar). One of the descendants, Surya Pal (Surya Sen) - 270 A.D to 308 A.D. - ‘came to Madhya Pradesh and around 294 A.D. constructed a fort on Gorachal Mountain. He named it Gopadatri (later Gwalior). He defeated Kachap Nagaas and assumed the title ‘of Kachap Ghat, killer of Kachap, which over time became KACHAWAH. ‘The descendants of Surya Pal settled at Narwar near Gwalior. In the 9" century, Sod Dev migrated to Rajasthan and his son, Duleh Rai Kachawah, conquered Dausa. He died in 1078 A.D. His son, Kakil Kachawah defeated the Meenas to take Amer and made it his Capital. He died in 1080. Later the capital was shifted to Jaipur. RULERS Raja Udai Karan Kachawah (1366-1388) Rao Sheikha (1445 to 1488) Raja Udai Karan Kachawah was the Rao Sheikha succeeded his father twelfth successor of the Kachawah rulers in 1445, at the age of twelve years. He of Amer. During his time, the Tuglak dynasty founded Amarsar where he built a fort was ruling Delhi. His third son was Balaji. named Shikar-Garh. He declared himself Balaji (1390 to 1430) Balaji was given Barwara near Amarsar in jagir. He had four wives and twelve sons, the eldest being Mokal succeded him, Mokal (1430 to 1445) Mokal’s only son Sheikha was born in 1433 consequent to the blessings of a Muslim Saint Sheikh Bhurhan, hence the name Sheika. independent and made Amarsar his capital. He started the sub-clan of theKachawahs called Shekhawats (also called ‘Shekhawats’), who were considered the bravest amongst the Kachawahs and they would hold their honor and dignity above everything else. Rao Sheikha won 52 battles in his lifetime. He had six wives and twelve sons, namely, Durga, Ratana, Abha, Achala, Tiloksi, Kumbha, Ridmal, Bharmal, Bharat, Pooranmal, Pratap and Raimal. His twelfth son Raimal succeeded him. The other sons were given Jagirs and subsequently these became their identity. Accordingly, the descendants of Durga are known as Taknet; Ratana’s descendants are called Ratanawats; Abha, Achala, Tiloksi got Mallikpur in Jagirs thus their descendants are known as Mallikpuria; Kumba, Ridmal and Bharmal got Khejfoli in jagir so their descendants are called Khejfolia. Details about the remaining are lost in the mist of time and it is presumed that they died childless. Rao Raimal (1526- 1614) ‘Twelfth son of Rao Sheikha succeeded him as ruler of Amarsar. Hasan Khan, father of Sher Shah Suri served under him for six years. Rao Raimal had six sons, Suja, Tejsi, Sahasmal, Jagmal, Shiv Singh and Sultan. Rao Suja Rao Suja was the eldest son of Rao Raimal and succeeded his father. He had six sons, Loonkaran, Reisal, Gopal Das, Chanda, Bhairon and Ram Singh. Loonkaran was his eldest son and succeeded him as ruler of Amarsar, now known as Shahpura- Manoharpur. Loonkaran’s descendants are known as Loonkaran ka, Raja Raisal Durbari (1538-1614) Raja Ralsal Darbarl was the second son of Rao Suja and was given vilage Lamia and 11 other villages as his jagit. His mother ‘was Rani Ratan Kanwar Rathorjl, daughter of Kanwar Baga and granddaughter of Rao Suja of Jodhpur, Marwar. He was an exceptionally brave and clever general. He conquered Khandela in the year 1867 from Raja Pipaji Nirman (Chauhan), Rawasa and Kasall from Chandels, who ruled this area and did not yield to the sovereignty of Emperor Akbar. He joined his forces with Mughal Emperor Akbar and acquired the confidence and admiration of Akbar due to his bravery. Akbar trusted him to the extent that during various wars, Akbar's family ‘was left in his protection. He was bestowed 1112) the title of Raja and made the independent ruler of Khandela (vatan ki jagit) and given paraganas of Rawasa, Udaipurwati and Kansli, Later, he was further honored with. 2000 zats (Mansabs) and 5000 sawars and given the title of “Pratham Darbari”. During the 47% year of the rule of Akbar, the 6* son of Raja Raisal Durbari, Girdhardas was instrumental in the victory over ‘Amarchampu, which won him accolades from the Emperor. Girdhardas later went on to succeed his father. > At the time of Emperor Akbar's death \ in year 1605, Ram \\ Das Kachawah and \\ Raja Raisal Durbari were instrumental in | making Shahzada | Salim (ater Jahangie) |) succeed his father J} against sti opposition \ // from Raja Man Singh of Jaipur and others. a Raja Raisal Darbari died in 1614 at Burhanpur. His descendants are known as Raisalot Shekhawats and include sub-clans of Ladkhani, Ravji ka, Bhojraj ji ka, Parasram. ji Ka, Girdharji ka, Hariramji ka and Tajkhani. He married six Ranis who gave him ten ‘sons: 1. Rani Badgujari daughter of Rao. Lakhdeer of Dewati-Machedi mother of Laad Khan (Lal Singh), Taj Khan (Tej Singh) and Parasram. 2. Rani Kishnawatii daughter of Peethaji Nirban of Khandela, mother ‘of Hariram and Bihari Das. 8. Rani Medtaniji daughter of Bithaldas Medatia and granddaughter of Jaimal Rathor, mother of Tirmal and Girdhardas. 4, Rani Hans Kanwar —Jagmalotii Mertia daughter of Jagmal and granddaughter of Rao Biram Dev of Merta, mother of Bhojraj. She reconstructed Shri Madan Mohan ji temple. On the death of Raja Raisal ‘she committed sati. 5, Rani Laad Kanwar Gaudji daughter of Kumbha and granddaughter of Udaii Gaud of Maroth, mother of Virbhan. 6. Rani Indrawati Sonagriji daughter of Thakur Man Singh of Pali and granddaughter of Rao Akheyraj Sonagra, mother of Kushal Singh. Raja Raisal Darbar had two more sons, Baburam and Dayal Das whose mother was ‘concubine, a Jat lady from Nagaur.Raja Girdhar Singh Raja Girdhar Singh was the sixth son of Raja Raisal and succeeded him with the blessings of Emperor Jahangir. The Emperor bestowed on him the tile of Raja of Khandela. and Rawasaand. He also gave jagirs to his two brothers, namely Kansii to Tirmal and Udaipurwati to Bhojraj. Later the Emperor conferred the status of 2000 Zats (Mansabs) and 1500 Sawars on Rala Girdhardas. Raj Girdhar Singh fought many — wars for Emperor Jahangir and was the military commander who helped the Emperor defeat the revolt of Prince Khurram (later Shahjahan).. He died in 1622 at Burhanpur afer ruling for eight years. He had three wives, six sons and four daughters. His eldest son, Dwarka Das succeeded him. His other sons were Kishen Singh, Hari Singh, Gokul Singh, Gordhan Singh and Sur Singh. His eldest daughter was married to Rajkumar Amar Singh, the eldest son of Rao Gaj Singh of Jodhpur. Raja Dwarka Das Raja Dwarka Das was a senior military commander of the Moghul Emperor Jahangir who gave him the title of “Daldhamhan”- one Who can alone stop an entire army. He crushed the revolt of Khanzada of Mewat. He died in 1630 after ruling for eight years. In the Mughal Court of Emperor Shahjahan his status was of 1500 Zats (Mansabs) and 1000 Sawars. He married five Ranis and had three sons and three daughters. 1. Rani Rathore ji daughter of Balawat Bharmalot Rathore of Mokalsar, mother of Varsinghdeo. 2. Rani Raimalotii daughter of Kanha Raimalot, who was the son of Rao Raimal Maldevat of Siwana. She was the mother of the third son Saledi Singh who was given Dadia, Rampura and Sikari (presently Sikar) and founded Saledipura near Khandela, 3. Rani Santosh Kanwar Jodhiji daughter ‘of Maharaj Sabal Singh Sursinghot of Jodhpur, mother of second son Vijaya Singh who was given Mandota with seven villages. 4, Rani Shyam Kanwar Bikawatii, daughter ‘of Man Singh, son of Rao Raja Loon Karan of Bikaner. 1314 5. Rani Duleh Kanwar Hadiji daughter of Parasram Hada of Bundi. Raja Dwarka Das had three daughters, ‘Sobhagya De and Pratap De, who were both ‘married to Raja Rao Karan Singh of Bikaner. His ‘third daughter Jasma De was married to Maharaja Jashwant Singh-| of Jodhpur. The marriage was solemnized at Khandela. Raja Varsinghdeo Raja Varsinghdeo held 800 Zats (Mansabs), 800 Sawars and 202 Aspa-se-Aspa in the Mughal court. He took part in the war against the revolt by Aurangzeb and Muradbux and later withdrew along with Maharaja Jaswant Singh-! of Jodhpur, to avoid unnecessary loss of lives. Under his rule Khandela was peaceful and prospered. He ruled, from 1630 to 1663 and died in South India while serving in the Mughal Army. He martied nine Ranis and had eight sons and two daughters. 1. Rani Kalyan Kanwar Chandrawatii of Rampura-Bhanpura mother of Bahadur Singh. 2. Rani Jaskanwar Jodhiji of Ladnu, mother of Amar Singh, who held the jagir of Losal and Danta, Jagdev Singh, who held the jagir of Ralawata and Basdi, and daughter Janak Kanwar, married to Jaswant Singh-I of Jodhpur at Ralawta. 3. Rani Kalyan Kanwar Chauhanji mother ‘of Shyam Singh who held the jagir of ‘Sujawas and Ajab Singh, who died young. 4, Rani Lalta Devi Medtanil of Digo ke Badwali, mother of Bhopal Singh ‘who held the Jagir of Sihot. 5. Rani Panne Kanwarji Solanki of Bhatner. 6. Rani Deep Kanwar ji Gaud of Jhoonthar, mother of Mokum Singh ‘who held the jagir of Aloda and Dukia. 7. Rani Kusum Kanwar ji daughter of Raja Sahasmal of Kishangarh and mother of Laad Kanwar married to ‘Maharaja Anoop Singh Karansinghot of Bikaner. 8. Rani Ratan Kanwarji Tanwar of Patan. |. Rani Rudra Kanwar ji Chandrawat, mother of Rood Singh, who held the Jagir of Kasarda. Raja Bahadur Singh Raja Bahadur Singh ruled from 1663, ‘to 1683, his status in the Mughal court of Emperor Aurangzeb was 800 Sadi Zat and 800 Mansab. He was posted as a senior military commander under Nawab Bahadur Khan. They disliked each other and he soon retumed to Khandela in the year 1673. The Emperor sent an army to punish him but the ‘Mughal army was defeated. In the year 1679, a stronger Mughal army was again sent to attack him. He left sixty brave Rajputs under the command of Sujan Singh Bhojrajot of Saipura (Kasil) to defend his territory and ‘moved to the hills with the remaining army, to engage the enemy using guerilla warfaretactics. The brave Sujan Singh and his band of Rajputs fought valiantly and made the supreme sacrifice, fighting the enemy. ‘The Moghul army desecrated the temples of Shree Mohanji at Knandela and Shyamiji at Khatu amongst others. The account of their outstanding courage is narrated in the famous ‘Kesari Samar’ book. Though weakened militarily, Raja Bahadur Singh continued his fight with Mughals til his death in 1683. He married three Ranis and had three sons and a daughter. 4. Rani Anant Kanwar Gaudi daughter of Raja Shivram Gaud of Sarwad, Ajmer ‘mother of Kesari Singh and Fateh Singh. 2. Rani Maha Kanwar Bhatyaniji daughter of Rawal Sabal Singh of Jaisalmer, mother of Udai Singh. 3. Rani Kishanawati Bidawatji mother of Anand Kanwar who married the daughter of Maharaj Chatrasal of Ratlam. Raja Kesari Singh Raja Kesari Singh succeeded Raja Bahadur Singh in the year 1683. During the early period of his rule, descendants of Rao Tirmal (Raoji ka) occupied Sayla and Kasli area and Daulat Singh (Jaswant Singhot Raoji ka), indulged in looting the nearby villages. In 1695, to stop this plundering, Sikti village was given in jagir to him to settle down. In the years to come, this village became Sikar and a powerful seat of Raoji clan of Raisalot Shekhawats. At that time, Khandela was very weak due to a protracted war with the Mughals. Ina masterstroke of diplomacy, he made Peace with Emperor Aurangzeb, who presented him a jewel studded sword and acknowledged him as Raja of Khandela and inducted him into the Mughal court. He later left the Mughal services and moved permanently to Khandela, 1516 In 1688, Rajaram Jat started spreading tyranny in the Mathura-Agra area. His followers indulged in plunder and dug out the graves of Akbar and Shahjahan and burned their bones. The Mughal army was sent under Raja Bisan Singh of Amer to punish Rajaram Jat. Rala Kesari Singh and his forces also joined the Mughal army. In the ensuing battle, the Shekhawats killed Rajaram Jat. Raja Kesari Singh had developed serious differences with his younger brother Fateh Singh but with the intervention of their mother, Rajmata Gaudji he agreed to divide Khandela, He kept 3/5tof Khandela and gave 2/5" to Fateh Singh. He could not ‘come to terms with this and when he got an ‘opportunity, he killed his younger brother Fateh Singh at Khatu. Later, Raja Kesar Singh was filed with remorse over the murder of his brother. When a son was born posthumously to late Raja Fateh Singh's wife, he celebrated the birth with @ lot of pomp and show. During the Haripura battle, he told his youngest brother Udai Singh to make his newly born Nephew, the son of Fateh Singh, the next Raja of Khandela. In 1697, relations with the Moghuls ‘took a downturn. Consequently, he took partin fierce battle against the Mughal Army lead by Nawab Abdullah Khan. He suffered 70 wounds and died on the battlefield. This famous battle at Haripura was seen and recorded by poet Harinam Upadhyay in his book *Kesari Singh Samar”. Raja Kesari Singh had four Ranis but no children: Rani Jaya Kanwar Bikawatii daughter of Padam Singh of Bikaner; Rani Jal Kanwar Medatanji, daughter of Thakur Sabal Singh Medatia of Maroth; Rani Girlja Kanwar Gaudi, daughter of Kushal Singh of Sargoth and Rani Dhak Kanwar Medatanji, daughter of Prithvi (Parbit) ‘Singh Keshodasot of Khalod-Borawar. (On his death all the Ranis along with his three concubines committed “Sati” ‘at Khandela. Their cenotaph stil exists at “Sati-Sthal” on the outskirts of the town.DIVISION OF KHANDELA Raja Kesari Singh's younger brother Fateh Singh was being continuously instigated by Rao Jagat Singh of Manoharpura (Shahpura) to demand his share in Khandela from Raja Kesari Singh since they were from the same mother. Rao Jagat Singh's intention was to make Khandela weak. Eventually Fateh Singh asked his brother for his share. This created serious tension between the brothers and finally, their mother Rajmata Gaui intervened ‘and convinced them to agree to divide Khandela, keeping 3/5* with Kesari Singh and remaining 2/5" to Fateh Singh along with alist of villages in each brother's share. Raja Fateh Singh made his capital at Khatu. This division took place sometime in early 1688 and obviously created mutual enmosity. When he got an opportunity, Raja Kesri Singh killed his younger brother Fateh Singh some time in 1694 and reunited Khandela. Late Raja Fateh Singh's third Rani ‘Chauhanjj of Digoh was six months pregnant at the time of his death and gave birth three months later, toa boy who was named Dhiraj Singh. His mother brought up Dhiraj Singh at her parent's place, to avoid he being Killed. During the Haripura battle when Raja Kesari Singh was on the brink of defeat, he ‘sent his younger stepbrother, Udai Singh to Khandela to act as regent til their nephew Dhiraj Singh came of age. Eleven years after the battle, young Dhiraj Singh sent a message to his Uncle Udai Singh through Rao Deep Singh of Kasi (later Sikar) to hand ‘over the rule of Khandela to him as per the last wishes of his late uncle, Raja Kesari Singh, but Raja Udai Singh refused, AF18 ‘After prolonged discussions, it was finally agreed to divide Khandela based fon the earlier agreement between Raja kesari Singh and Reja Fateh Singh. Thus 3/5" portion was placed under Raja Udat Singh and the balance 2/5" under Raja Dhiraj Singh along with the villages as per the original list, under both Panas as per the earlier agreement. Thus, by helping to divide Khandela into two, Maharaja of Jaipur was successful in weakening it. Both the Rajas remained independent under the Mughal Emperors and paid annual tribute to the Mughal treasury at Namo! till 1726 At that time, Emperor Mohammed Shah Gazi gave Khandela and Rawasa on lease to Raja Sawai Jai Singh-II of Amer. Thereafter, annual tribute ‘was deposited at Jaipur by Rajas of both Panas and Maharaja Jaipur became Tributary Chief. It was very unfortunate that the animosity between the Rajas of both Panas continued for generations. This severely damaged their finances and this hostility finally ended only in 1947.KHANDELA BARA PANA RAJA UDAI SINGH Raja Udai Singh made peace with the Mughal Emperor and joined Raja Sawai Jai Singh-ll of ‘Jaipur in various military campaigns under the Mughal flag. After the death of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707, he continued serving the Mughal Emperor Farukh Shayar who honored him with 1000 zats (Mansabs) and 700 sawars. Raja Udai Singh constructed Udaigarh fort in 1714, outside Khandela. On coming of age, his nephew Dhiraj Singh claimed Khandela back, as had been the wish of Raja Fateh Singh. However, ‘owing to the intervention of Raja Sawai Jai Singh-II of Jaipur and the Mughal Emperor, Raja Udai Singh agreed to divide Knandela with great reluctance. He kept 3/5*with himself (Bara Pana) and gave 2/5" to his nephew Raja Dhiraj Singh (Chota Pana). Rala Udai Singh developed enmity towards Raja Sawai Jai Singh-Il of Jaipur, since was he was instrumental in the division of Khandela. He fought many battles against the Raja of Jaipur and later joined Maharaja Ait Singh of Jodhpur. On account of the insubordination of Raja Udai Singh, the Mughal Emperor Mohammed Shah sent an army to attack Khandela. Raja Jai Singh-lI of Jaipur was placed in command of the Mughal forces. To avoid certain defeat, Raja Udai Singh fled to his father-in-law’s village Badu (in Jodhpur), where he subsequently died in 1734. His son Kanwar Sawai Singh surrendered before Raja Sawai Jai Singh-Il who reinstalled him as Raja of Khandela, Bara Pana. Raja Udal Singh was married to six Ranis: Rani Taj Kanwar of Digo; Rani Jadhav Kanwar Medatanji of Maroth; Rani Singer Kanwari Bikawatii of Heli; Rani Taj Kanwar Medatanji_ of Badu; Rani Fateh Kanwar Tanwarii of Patan and Rani Jaman Kanwar Jodhili of Kishangarh. His three sons were Sawai Singh, Ajit Singh, and Nathu Singh. His only daughter was Vijay Kumari, who was married to Raja Raghuraj Singh Bhadoria in Akbarabad area. ‘She committed sati at Khandela. no20 RAJA KANWAR SAWAI SINGH Raja Kanwar Sawai Singh ruled from 1721 to 1728. Till 1726, he along with Raja lo ‘Singh was an independent ruler under Inthe same year, Raja Sawai Jai Sra took Khandela and Rawasa on lease from the Mughal Emperor Mohmmad Shah. From that period onwards, Rala Kanwar Sawai Singh and Raja Dhiraj Singh jointly paid a tributary amount of Rs.60,000/- to Raja Sawai Jai Singh-ll of Jaipur. Thus Raja ‘Sawal Jai Singh-il became the tributary chief of Khandela. He was married to five Ranis, Rani Sobha Kumari Jadonji of Sabalgarh; Rani Jadav Kanwar Madetanji of Thikana Budsu; Rani Sajjan Kanwar Udawatji of Peenthwal ka; Rani Bakhtawar Kanwar ji of Asop ka and Rani Man Kanwar Ranawatii of Kesroli ka. His sons were Virandavan Das who succeeded him, Shambu Singh, who got Ranoli as jagir and Kushal Singh, who got Gungara-Piprali in jagit. He died in 1729. ‘Jai Singh-ll of Jaipur in 1743 Later, he took part in the fight against the Marathas led by ‘GangadharTantia. He occupied some parts of Chota Pana \when Raja Inder Singh was a minor, which later became the cause of a conflict between them. After 48 years rule in 1777, he abdicated favor of his eldest son Kanwar Govind Singh, ‘who had started interferinginhis administration. He gave Kochor to his younger son Raghunath Singh as his jagir and kept five villages with himself to take care of his personal expenses. In 1806 when Raja Jagat Singh attacked and surrounded Jodhpur, the Khandela Rajas were camping in Balsamand with the Jaipur army. A stray cannon ball hit Raja Virandavan Das, killing him on the spot, along with his grandson, the then ruler of Khandela Bara Pana, Raja Narsingh Das. He had one Rani, Rani Panne Kanwar Medatanjiof Budsuand two sons, Govind Singh, who succeeded his father and Raghunath ‘Singh who was given Kochor in jagir.RAJA KANWAR GOVIND SINGH Rala Kanwar Govind Singh ruled from 1777 to 1787. Most of his rule was spent in fighting with the Raja of Khandela Chota Pana. His attendant murdered him in 1787. He had three Kanwaranis and six sons. 1. Kanwarani Maya Kanwar Tanwayji of Buchara, mother of Narsingh Das, Jawant Singh and Laxman Singh. 2. Kanwarani Lad Kanwar Surtanot Medatanji, mother of Surajmal and Bagh Singh. 3. Arun Kanwar Chandrawatii of Rampur, mother of Ranjit Singh. RAJA NARAINSINGH DAS Raja Narsingh Das succeeded his father and ruled for eighteen years. Bara Pana Khandela was financially, militarily and administratively weak due to frequent battles between both Panas. Consequently, Rao Devi Singh of Sikar conquered a large part of his territory, consisting of 28 villages. After the Jaipur Forces defeated the Maratha King Madhav Rao Scindia at Tunga in 1787, he regrouped and three years later attacked Shekhawati. He demanded Rs. 20,000/- as tax from both Panas of Khandela. During the negotiations, he killed the negotiators Jointly sent by both the Panas. This resulted in a fight in which Raja Inder Singh of Chota Pana was killed. Soon after this, the Maharaja of Jaipur started demanding outstanding Tributary Tax from both Rajas, which could not be paid owing to financial constraints. The Jaipur Maharaja's, Commander Asheram Bhandari deceitfully imprisoned the Rajas of both Panas and lodged them in the Jaigarh Fort at Jaipur. They were released in the year 1806, when the Jaipur forces attacked and surrounded Jodhpur Fort to help in the war effort. Duringthe Jodhpur campaign, while camping at Balsamand Lake, Raja Narsingh Das was killed alongwith his grandfather Raja Virandavan Das by a stray cannon shot. The minor son of Raja Narsingh Das, Bhanwar Abhey Singh was brought from Khandela to succeed him and took command of the Bara Pana forces. Raja Narsingh Das had one Rani, Rani Suman Kanwari Medatanji daughter of Thakur Harnath Singh of Maroth, Naguar and mother of Abhey Singh. 2122 RAJA ABHEY SINGH Hanwant Singh of Raipura (Ranoli) took Raja Abhey Singh to Jodhpur on his father's death, on fast travelling camels. There he was crowned the Raja of Khandela Bara Pana with the blessings of Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh of Jaipur in 1806. Though he was the recognized ruler of Bara Pana, Maharaja Jagat Singh, who had become famous for not keeping his promises, did not return the Khandela jagir to either of the rulers of Khandela and it was eventually returned to both the rulers in the middle of 1811. Raja Abhey Singh died in 1838. He ‘was married to Rani Udawatji of Lamiya granddaughter of Thakur Chand Singh Udawat and daughter of Ajit Singh. They had two daughters: Takhat Kanwari born in 1818 ‘was married to Raja Pratap Pal of Karauli and Gulab Kanwar born in 1838 was married to ‘Maharao Ram Singh of Kota in 1839 and one son Kishan Singh who succeeded him. RAJA KISHAN SINGH Raja Kishan Singh succeeded his father at the age of six years in 1838 and died in 1852 at the age of 19 years. He was an able and generous hearted person. He was first married to the daughter of Raja Umarao Singh of Kemara-Oel Taluka of Uttar Pradesh and his second Rani was the daughter of Mohan Singh Rathore Panchwa, ‘Marwar. He had no children. RAJA KUSHAL SINGH Raja Kushal Singh was the son of Bagh ‘Singh of Kalyanpura and was adopted to ‘succeed Raja Kishan Singh in 1852. He died ‘in 1865 after ruling for almost 14 years. He reorganized the administration of the Thikana. He married three ranis: Rani Raj Kanwar Medantanji of Panchwa (Marwar), Rani Gulab Kanwar Ghauhanji (Nagaur) and Rani Amrat Kanwar Bhatiyani ji of Osian. They had four sons, Fateh Singh, Shiv Singh, Anand ‘Singh, Sawant Singh and a daughter Chand Kanwar Bai married to Maharaja Bhanwar Pal of Karaull RAJA FATEH SINGH Raja Fateh Singh succeeded his father in 1865 and died at the young age of 21 years. He had no children and married thrice to: Rani Chauhanji from Nimrana, Rani Bhatiyaniji from Handala and Rani Medatanji from Jalwa. RAJA ANAND SINGH Raja Anand Singh succeeded his elder brother in 1880, but died after three years in 1883. He had no children and married twice to Rani Bidawatji from Sandwa, Bikaner and Rani Medatanji from Jalwa RAJA SAWANT SINGH Raja Sawant Singh succeeded his elder brother but died in 1889 without any children from his four Ranis: Rani Rathorji, Rani Hadi, Rani Bhatyaniji- | and Rani Bhatiyaniji-ll.RAJA HAMIR SINGH Raja Hamir Singh was adopted from Thikana Dadhia. He was the eldest son of Singh-Il of Jaipur appointed him a member of the Mahakma Khas (State Council) Thakur Dulhe Singh who had three sons, Hamir Singh, Kalu Singh and Bhopal Singh. Bhopal Singh later became Thakur of Dadhia. His son Rood Singh was childless and adopted Hamir Singh's second son Bhagirath Singh, who remained Thakur of Dadhia till jagir resumption. Raja Hamir Singh improved the administration, built many small and large water tanks and lakes and added many buildings to the Garh. He also built a bungalow ‘Anda Haveli’ with large garden in Khandela. In 1908, he constructed the present day Khandela Bara Pana House on a five bighas plot outside Chandpole Gate, in the city of Jaipur. He was a person of simple habits, was a ‘good host and Nawab Falyaj Ali was among his many friends. Maharaja Sawai Madho Hedi in 1435 and was married to four Ranis who gave him two sons and two daughters. 1. Rani Medatanji of Thikana Haripura (Nagaur) whom he married before his adoption. They had one daughter Jawahar Kanwar married to Bhanwar Himmet ‘Singh of Idar who later became Maharaja. 2. Rani Champawatji daughter of Sultan ‘Singh Champawat of Peelwa whose son Pratap Singh succeeded his father. 3. Rani Hadiji daughter of Hada Thakur of Dugari (Bundi) and mother of Jaswant Kanwar married to Maharaj Kumar Ganesh Pal of Karauli. 4, Rani Tanwarjl of Thikana Khetasar (Bikaner), mother of Bhagirath Singh who was adopted by Thakur Rood Singh of Dadhia ‘and married to Phool Kanwar Banirotji Rathor of Thikana Kharia Dudwa Churu, He has three daughters and one son ~ Colonel Surendra Singh married to Saroj Kumari Banirotji Rathore of ‘Thikana Bhangiwad, Churu. 2324 RAJA PRATAP SINGH Raja ‘Singh was born in 1900 and died on 7® April 1943. He was very well read. He extended financial support to writers, charans and posts. ‘Among the many beneficiaries of his generosity was Pandit Jhabarmal Sharma Jasrajpura wale, who edited and published “Kesari Singh _ Samar” which described the famous battle between Raja Kesari Singh and the Mughal ‘Army in 1696. He was scholar of Hindi and Urdu and maintained a ‘good library. He kept good Marwari Horses and played Polo and Tennis at the Jaipur Club. He constructed a Dharamsala, ‘school and a hospital at Khandela. He had one wife, Rani Rukam Kanwar Jodhili daughter of Raja Kandarp Sen Jodha of Thikana Pisangan and sister of Raja Ranchod Sen. They had two sons Kanwar Ram Singh and Kanwar Amar Singh. He also had five daughters: Balsa Nand Kanwar married to Maharao Gambhir Singh Rathore of State Malpur, Gujarat; Baisa Neer Kanwar married to Thakur Mohan Singh Jodha of Thikana Leri Ladnu; Baisa Mool Kanwar married to Thakur Balwant Singh Deora of Thikana Padlv Sirohi; Baisa Moolendra Kanwar married to Thakur Ranjeet Singh Fatehsinghot Rathore of Thikana Sarsi, M.P; Baisa Hemu Kanwar married to Rawat Dilip Singh Solanki of Thikana Uparwada, M.P. RAJA RAM SINGH Raja Ram Singh was born in 1920. He ‘was the last ruling Raja of Khandela Bara Pana. He studied at Mayo College, Ajmer from where he completed diploma and ‘graduation. He joined Jaipur State services aja of Khandela Bara Pana. He was an intelligent, scholarly and a farsighted person. He lived ‘a simple life dedicated to intellectual pursuits. Soon after he succeeded his father in the year 1943, the Indian Independence struggle reached its zenith. After India gained independence, the states and Jagits were merged with the Union of India. He adapted himself well into the post Indian independence scenario, displaying great foresight and maturity. He was one of few ex-Jagirdars of Rajasthan ‘who retained and safeguarded his ancestral properties. He normalized relations between both panas of Khandela and ushered in harmonious relations between the families. He died of a heart attack on 7" August 1992, at the age of 71 years. He was married ‘twice and had two sons and four daughters. 1. Rani Jitendra Kanwar Panwarj, daughter of Maharana BhawaniRani Singh Panwar of Danta Bhawangarh, Gujarat. She had one daughter Baisa Shushila Kanwar, born in 1939, married to Apji Vijai Singh Hada of Thikana Palaitha (Kota). Her only son Kanwar Virendra Singh, born in 1941, died in 1974 at a young age of 18 years. She died in pregnancy ‘carrying her third child Lakshmi Kanwar —Jodhili, daughter of Rao Ganpat Singh of Kharwa (Ajmer (died in the year 9 June 2010). She had one son, Kanwar Govind Singh, who succeeded his father. She also had three daughters: Baisa Usha Kumari born in 1950, married to Kanwar Bhupendra Pratap ‘Sahi Chauhan of Thikana Diyara, U.P. Baisa Asha Kumari, born in 1952, married to Kanwar Bhaskar Pratap Singh Gaharwar Rathore of Thikana Dahiya (U.P) and Baisa Manjula Kanwar, born in 1960, married to Kanwar Virendra Singh Hada of Thikana Pipalda (Kota). ‘THAKUR AMAR SINGH Thakur Amar Singh was the second son of Raja Pratap Singh and was born in 1924; Thakur Vijay Singh of Kochor adopted him, Thakur Amar Singh was educated at Mayo College, Aimer and after his ‘graduation joined the Indian Police Services. He retired at the highest police position ‘of the State, Inspector General of Police of Rajasthan in 1981. He is settied at his village Kochor where he lives a very simple life. He is greatly admired for being a dligent and a very honest officer. Thakur ‘Amar Singh is married to Thakurani Sugan Kanwar Medatanji daughter of Thakur Arjun Singh Mediatia of Thikana Meenda, Marwar. They have six sons and one daughter: Colonel Kanwar Vikram Singh married to Kanwarani Saroj Kanwar Jodhiji, daughter of ‘Thakur Onkar Singh |.A.S. of Thikana Babra, ‘Aimer. Colonel Kanwar Sumer Singh married to Kanwarani_ Sushil Kumari Ranawatli, daughter of Thakur Pratap Singh LAS. ‘of Shahpura, Mewar. Kanwar Mahendra Singh married to Kanwarani Meena Kumari 2526 ‘Champawati, daughter Thakur Umaid Singh ‘Champawat of Thikana Santha. Kanwar Raghubir Singh married to Kanwarani Madhu Kumari, daughter of Raja Pratap ‘Singh. Kanwar Jitendra Singh married to Kanwarani Kiran Kumari, daughter of Thakur Surendra Singh. Kanwar Praveen Singh married to Kanwarani Asha Kumari Rathorji, daughter of Thakur Govind Singh of Thikana Sarangi, M.P. and his daughter ts Baisa Pushpa Kumari, married to Thakur Narendra Singh Rathore of Thikana Lohsna near Churu. RAJA GOVIND SINGH Raja Govind Singh was the son of Raja Ram Singh and born on 3" June 1953, he ‘succeeded his father on 7 August 1992. He was educated at Mayo College, Aimer. He is an unassuming, sensible and amiable person who has preserved his heritage and maintained the family estate. Kamoth (Rathore) and ‘grandson of late Thakur Shyam Karan Rathore LAS. of Thikana Kotkhavada (Natwada). They have one son, Kanwar ‘Shivagitya Singh born on 28" October 2010.KHANDELA CHOTA PANA RAJA FATEH SINGH Raja Fateh Singh became the Rala in 1688. He fought along with his elder brother Kesari Singh in support of the Jaipur forces in the Khohari battle against Raja Ram Jat who was finally killed by the Shekhawats. His bravery was commended and the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, presented him an ornate sword of honor. The sword was in possession of Chota Pana Rajas till the time of Raja Sajjan Singh. Raja Fateh Singh started living at Khatu, which was perhaps a village in his share ofthe Jagir. He administered his pana for six years. His brother Raja Kesari Singh murdered him in 1694 (Jeth sudi 13 v.s.1751). At that time, his third Rani Abhay Kanwari Chauhanji daughter of Rao Mohandas of Dighoh (near Dausa) was six months pregnant. His other two ranis committed Sati; their cenotaph is at Village Khatu. Three months after his death in 1694, his son Kanwar Dhiraj Singh was born at Dighoh where his mother Chauhanji had gone to reside after the death of her husband. When Raja Kesari Singh heard this news, he informed Rajmata Anant Kanwari Gaud and lavishly celebrated the occasion. RAJA DHIRAJ SINGH Raja Dhiraj Singh was born in 1694 at Dighoh, at his mother’s home where he spent his early childhood. At the age of 11 years, he started making efforts to claim Khandela from his uncle Raja Udal Singh who was appointed Regent by Raja Kesari Singh before his death. He took help from Rao Deep Singh Kasli who had promised Raja Kesari Singh that he would help his nephew succeed him. When their efforts failed, armed conflicts started between Raja Dhiraj Singh and Raja Udai Singh. oF28 Thakur Daulat Singh of Sikar and Rao Deep Singh Kasil Maharaja Sawai Jal Singh-ll of Jaipur for his intervention. With the permission of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah, Maharaja ‘Sawai Jai Singh-II mediated and finally made them agree to the division of Khandela, The division was done on the same basis as was done by Raja Kesari Singh, with 3/5” going to Raja Udai Singh as Bada Pana and 2/5" to Raja Dhiraj Singh as Chota Pana, with a detailed list of villages of each pana. Raja Dhiraj Singh joined the Mughal services at the age of 15 years and participated in many battles against the Marathas and others beside the Jaipur Forces. He was honored with 1000 Zats (mansabs) and 500 Sawars by the Mughal Emperor Farrugshiyar. He was present in Khandela when Mughal forces attacked Raja Udai Singh in 1721 for his insubordination. He built Dhiraj-Garh and Dhiraj-Baag in Khandela. He married four Ranis: Rani Chatter Kanwar Kandlotji, daughter of Rawat Lakhdev Singh of Rawatsar, Rani Nimbawatii daughter, of Te] Karan Nimbawat and granddaughter of Durgadas of Samdari, Rani Fateh Kanwar Medetanji, daughter of Akhey Singh Medatia Rathore of Budsu and Rani Lal Kanwar Medatanji, daughter of ‘Akhey Singh Medatia Rathore of Budsu. He had four sons and one daughter. His eldest son Kanwar Gaj Singh succeeded him, his second son Thakur Sukh Singh ‘was given Kushalpura and Gurara, third son Thakur Maha Singh was given Nimeda and fourth son Thakur Nahar Singh was given Govti Dukia Ladana and Samer in Jagirs. His daughter, Balsa Udai Kanwar ‘was married to Maharaja Zorawar Singh of Bikaner. RAJA GAJ SINGH Raja Gaj Singh ruled trom 1726 to 1747. Within three months of his father’s death, Maharaja Jai Singh-Il of Jaipur took Rewasa and Khandela on lease from ‘the Mughal Emperor Mohammed Shah in 1726. Thus the Maharaja of Jaipur became the Tributary Chief of the Rajas of both the Khandela panas and they started paying annual tribute to him. Raja Gaj Singh fought many battles alongside the Jaipur army, first under Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh-ll and later under Maharaja Sawai Ishwari Singh. He died in 1747. He was maried to five Ranis: Rani Zorawar Kanwar Kandhiotii, daughter of Rawat Chatter Singh Kandhlot Rathor of Rawatsar, Rani Bakhtawar Kanwar Jodhili, daughter ‘of Amar Singh Jodha of Bandanwada, Rani Guman Kanwar Udawatj, daughter of Jaskaran Udawat of Chipia (Jaitaran area), Rani Gulab Kanwari Medataniji, daughter ‘of Zalim Singh Medatia of Kuchaman and Rani Shyam Kanwarl Chauhanji, daughter of Pratap Singh Chauhan.He had three sons and two daughters. His eldest son Kanwar Inder Singh succeeded him. His brother Thakur Nahar Singh adopted his second son Kanwar Durjan Singh and his third son Thakur Umaid Singh was given Sujawas and Trilokpura in jagir. His daughter Balsa Umaid Kanwar was married to Raja Bharat Singh of Shahpura (Mewar), and his second daughter Baisa Bakhat Kanwar was maried to Maharaja Zorawar Singh of Bikaner. RAJA INDER SINGH Raja Inder Singh ruled from 1747 to 1791. Maharaja Sawai Ishwari Singh of Jaipur acknowledged him as the Raja, and after his death Maharaja Sawai Macho Singh-I! of Jaipur also recognized him as the Raja. He took part in the Mawda battle alongside Jaipur forces, against Jat Raja Zorawar Singh of Bharatpur who was finally defeated. He continued his services with the Jaipur rulers, first with Maharaja Sawai Prithvi Singh and then with Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Raja Inder Singh was a good administrator and a wise person, but he could not end ‘the animosity between both the Panas. This was mainly due to the adventurism of Raja Virandavandas of Bara Pana who tried to occupy the land of Chota Pana. The consequent battles resulted in severe financial and military strain to both Panas. In 1783, Raja Inder Singh expanded his fort, which was on a hillock on the southern side of the seasonal river passing through the middle of Khandela town. He also purchased Ranoli Haveli from Thakur Prithvi Singh, which was included in the southwestern corner of the fort. This became part of the Dhiraj Garh of Khandela Chota Pana, as Is known today. He died in 1791 fighting Madhav Rao Holker who had attacked Khandela. Raja Inder Singh married three Ranis: Rani Lal Kanwar Kandhlotii, daughter of Anand Singh Kandalot of Rawatsar, Rani Phool Kanwari Jodhiji, daughter of Sher Singh Jodha of Baghera, Rani Gyan Kanwari Tanwarji, daughter of Rao Samrath Singh Tanwar of Patan, eo30 ‘He had six sons: Kunwar Pratap Singh who succeeded his father, his second son ‘Thakur Samrath Singh was given Fatehpura, third son Thakur Bagh Singh was given Dhirajpura, fourth son Thakur Hanwant Singh was given Gajsinghpura (Thikaria), his fifth son Thakur Malam Singh and sixth son Thakur Pahad Singh jointly got Itawa as jagirs. RAJA PRATAP SINGH Raja Pratap Singh ruled from 1791 to 1816. When he succeeded his father, the financial and military condition of Khandela Chota pana was in very poor condition. ‘Soon after his succession, Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of Jaipur demanded the outstanding Tributary Tax, which was unpaid for 6 years by most of the Shekhawat rulers. In 1797, the Jaipur army was sent under the ‘command of Asharam Bhandari. By deceit, ‘Asharam first arrested Raja Narsingh Das of Bara Pana and later Raja Pratap Singh of Chota Pana and imprisoned them at Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur. Thereafter, both the panas of Khandela were occupied by Jaipur, which resulted in a revolt and a guerilla war started by the thikanedars of both panas and other ‘Shekhawats against Maharaja of Jai Hanwant Singh Gajsinghpura, fourth ‘son of Raja Inder Singh, started attacking the Jaipur forces and captured a few of the Jaipur fortresses. This forced Kushaliram Bohra, Prime Minister of Jaipur to negotiate asettlement for peace. ‘In 1806, Raja Sawai Jagat Singh of Jaipur had a dispute with Raja Man Singh of Jodhpur for the mariage of Krishna Kumari, princess of Udaipur. He needed help from the Shekhawats to attack and besiege the Jodhpur fort. In return for their support, he released both the Rajas and promised to return their jagirs. Subsequent after winning ‘the war, Raja Sawai Jagat Singh dishonoured his agreement. After much persuasion, he returned Khandela to them only in 1811. By, then, the finances and army of Khandela had further declined. Taking advantage of this, Rao Raja Laxman Singh Sikar seized 28 villages and the Khandela town. Raja Pratap Singh continued his fight to regain Khandela. He died in 1815 at Jhunjhunu. He had one Rani and two sons. Raja Pratap Singh was married to Rani Gulab Kanwar Ranawatji daughter of Thakur ‘Anop Singh and granddaughter of Thakur Bishan Singh Ranawat. They had two sons: Kanwar Laxman Singh who succeeded his father and Thakur Raghunath Singh, who was given the jagir of Rouyal. As Thakur Raghunath Singh did not have any issue so he adopted Kanwar Surat Singh, fourth son of his brother Raja Laxman Singh.RAJA LAXMAN SINGH Raja Laxman Singh succeeded his father in 1816 when both Panas were in their worst condition both financially and militarily. He continued the fight against Rao Raja Laxman Singh of Sikar who had obtained a lease to rule Khandela from Maharaja Jagat Singh of Jaipur for four years. In keeping with his greedy nature, he did not return Khandela on expiry of the lease. This prompted the Jaipur Army to intervene to take control. In 1896 Maharaja Jal Singh-tIl returned both Panas of Khandela to Raja Laxman Singh and Raja Abhey Singh who agreed to pay a total lease amount of Fs.60,000/-. Both Panas jointly owned the four Jagirs of Khandela, Rawasa, Palsana and Shishu. Raja Laxman Singh died in 1850 after fighting for 20 years. He was a very brave commander and an able leader. He was married to three Ranis: Rani Sirah Kanwar Bidawatji, daughter of Bhom Singh Bidawat ‘of Thikana Sandwa, Rani Jor Kanwar Medatanji, daughter of Thakur Surtan Singh Medatia of Thikana Badu (Marwar) and Rani Sobhagya Kanwari Jodhiji, daughter of Raja Kalyan Singh Jodha of Thikana Pisangan. He had four sons. His eldest son Kanwar ‘Akhey (Akshay) Singh succeeded him in 1850, his second son Thakur Sobhag Singh was adopted by Raja Indersinghot of Itawa, his third son Thakur Amar Singh got Jajod as jagir, his fourth son Thakur Surat Singh was adopted by his uncle Thakur Raghunath Singh of Rouyal RAJA AKSHAY SINGH (Akhey Singh) Raja Akshay Singh succeeded his father in 1850 and after ruling for a short period died in 1861. He received “Khas Ruka” from the Jaipur Court, inviting him to attend the “Jadula Function” of the then minor, Maharaja Ram Singh, He married two Ranis and had one son. Rani Sardar Kanwar Udawatii, daughter of Thakur Bakhtawar Singh Udawat of Thikana Peah (Manvar) and Rani Daulat Kanwar Medatanj, daughter of Thakur Salam Singh Medatia of Thikana Roopaheli (Marwar) and mother of Kanwar Jaswant Singh, born in 1841 RAJA JASWANT SINGH Raja Jaswant Singh was born in 1841, (BhadwabadiPanchmiv.s 1898)and succeeded his father in 1861. He was intelligent, able and an. ‘objective person. He sent his sons to study in a 3132 Madarsa. He became very close to Maharaja Ram Singh-lI of Jaipur who appointed him Sardar (Chief) Appellate Court to settle disputes between the Jagirdars of the State. Raja Jaswant ‘Singh founded Jaswantpura village, 15 km from Khandela. He also constructed a lake at Saledhipura and planted a large garden there. He died in 1878 (Kartik Sudi Ashthami v.s 1936) six months after the birth of his third son Raja Sajjan Singh. He marred three Ranis and had three ‘sons and a daughter. All three sons became Rajas of Khandela as they suceeded on the death of their predecessor. 1. Rani Sural Kanwar Medatanij, daughter of Thakur Sawai Singh Medatia of Badu (Marwar), mother of one daughter and two sons. Her daughter Jadav Kanwar born in 1858 and married in 1877 to Rawat ‘Arjun Singh Chundawat of Asind (Udaipur). Her two sons were Padam. Singh born in 1862, (Phagun Sudi Doj v.s.1919) and Ranjit Singh born in 1865, (Paush Sudi Ekam v.s.1922) 2. Rani Daljit Kumari Chouhan, daughter of Jodha Singh Chouhan of Kemra and Oyal (U.P). 3. Rani Ejan Kanwar Hadiji, daughter of Dalip Singh Hada of Thikana Karwad (Bund). She had one son, Sajjan Singh, born in 1877 (Magsar Badi ‘Chaudas Amavsya vs 1984), at the. ea hee aed which had been given by Sawai Ram Singh to Raa Jagan ‘Singh. She died at the age of 63 years in 1921. RAJA PADAM SINGH Raja Padam Singh succeeded his father in 1878. He ruled for five years and died young in 1883 In 1880, he went to attend the coronation of Maharaja Madho Singh-II at Jaipur. He went from “Dera’(Camp) to the Palace “Diodi” (gate) through Sadar Bazar with “Chanwar", *Morchal” and “Lawazma’ in procession. Since this was not allowed to other jagirdars, the State Council objected to it. When they checked old records, it was ‘found that the Rajas of Khandela had always enjoyed this privilege. Consequently, the State Council sent a written apology. He married four Ranis but had children. Rani Sugan Kanwar Kandhalotii, daughter of Kesari Singh Kandhalot, who after leaving Bikaner State, was given Thikana Ghuwala in Jaipur, Rani Echaraj Kanwar and Jadav Kanwar married. in 1874 were sisters, daughters of Thakur Soor Singhand granddaughters of Samrath Singh Madhodosot Medatia Rathor of Thikana Bijathal. Rani Mehtab Kanwar Tanwarji, daughter of Man Singh Tanwar and granddaughter of Bhawani Singh from Tanwaron ki Dhani near village Dukia of Khandela Chota Pana.RAJA RANJIT SINGH Raja Raniit Singh succeeded his elder brother at the age of eighteen years and after ruling for two years and ten months, died in 1886 He had two Ranis but no children. Rani Vidhya Kanwari Chauhanji, daughter of Narpat Singh Chauhan and granddaughter of Jodh Singh Chauhan of Thikana Kamara Uttar Pradesh. Rani Phool Kanwari Badguiar, daughter of Bidhab Singh Badgujar and granddaughter of Arjun Singh Badgujar ‘Thikana Tehseen. RAJA SAJJAN SINGH Raja Sajjan Singh was born in 1877 (Magsar Krishna Chaudas v.s. 1934). He was the third son from Rani Eijan Kunwari Hadi of Karwad (Bundi), He was a posthumous child, born six months after the death of his father. He lived with his mother at her parent's home. When he succeeded his elder brother he was nine year old. Maharaja Sawai Macho Singh-ll sent him a special invitation to attend his Court and he continued to do so till he was 19 years old. He was also specially invited to attend the Court in November 1898, when the Viceroy of india visited Jaipur. He became very influential in the Court at a young age. 33Rala Sajjan Singh's mother, Rani Hadiji took keen interest in making him an able and educated person. She and Moulvias tutors for him, a Pandit to his administrative ability, sound financial management and commonsense, he made Khandela one of the richest, most respected and influential Jagirdras of Jaipur during his rule. Raja Saijan Singh was a man of gentle manners and good taste. He was fond of classic music and Kathak dance and was ‘also a good sportsman. He was a founding member of the Jaipur Club. He kept good Marwari breed of horses and also played polo. He was an enthusiastic reader and had. about 2000 books in his library. He educated his sons at Mayo College, Aimer, Balwant Rajput College Agra, Agra College at Agra and Law College, Patna. He also educated the girs in the family. 34 Singh (later Man Singh-ll) by Maharaja Madho Singh-I. Raja Saijan Singh was a strong nationalist and was one of the few jagirdars who advised Maharana Fateh Singh of Mewar not to attend the Delhi Durbar, summoned by Viceroy Lord Curzon at Delhi, which required all the Maharajas of India to attend. His close friends included Raja Sir Pratap ‘Singh Jodhpur, Maharaja Fateh Singh Raoti, Maharaja Tez Singh Alwar, Umrao Singh of Kotla (Agra), Raja of Awagarh, Rai Sahib Jankidas and Amba Prasad of Fatehpur Raja Singh was also a keen builder. In Khandela, he renovated and added many buildings, including the main gate of the Dhirajgarh built by Raja Inder Singh of Chota Pana. He built a palatial residence with large garden including a swimming poolat Sansar Chander Road at Jaipur. His other constructions were a house and large swimming pool at Dhiraj Bag at Khandela, cenotaphs of Raja Jaswant Singh and Rani Hadi at Saledipura, and a Dharamsala at Khandela, buitt in 1934, in memory of Rani Mool Kanwar Jodhiji. Extensive renovations were done to the cenotaphs of Raja Fateh Singh at Khatuand at Khandela, which were originally made by Raja Dhira| Singh and the garhs at Rawasa and Saledhipura. The height of the embankment walls of lake at Saledhipura was raised so it could retain 17 feet of water. When he changedhis residence to Dhiraj Garh, extensive renovations were done to make it comfortable and to his taste. He died at the age of 75 years in 1953 (Kartik Shukla chat v.s. 2009) at Khandola House in Jaipur. His family had ruled this large area for more than four hundred years, and he was the last Ghirdhar Dasot Shekhawat Raja of Khandela Chota Pana. Raja Sajjan Singh was married to Rani Mool Kanwar Jodhiji daughter of Rao Madho Singh of Kharwa, Aimer and sister of the famous freedom fighter, Rao Gopal Singh Kharwa who joined fight against British rule demanding independence. She was born in 1875 (Vik. Samb.1932 in Mangsar month) and was married in 1892 (Phalgun : Choth Krishna Vik. j Samb.1949). They eps had four sons, Kanwar Jai Singh, Kanwar Bhoor Singh, Kanwar Jait Singh and Kanwar Himmat Singh. Sl 35,oO ae faut KANWAR JAI SINGH FAMILY BRANCH Kanwar Jai Singh was the eldest son of Raja Saijan Singh born in 1894 and died at the age of 35 years in 1929, He was married twice; his first wife was Kanwarani Uchab Kanwar Hadiji, daughter of Maharaja Madhav Singh Hada of Gainta (Kota) she died at an early age. She had four sons, Raja Sangram Singh, Thakur Veer Singh, Thakur Abhay Singh and her youngest son Bhanwar Bharat Singh died in childhood. She also had two daughters of who one died young; the surviving daughter Bhanwar Baisa Prem Kanwar was married to Thakur Ganpat Singh Meratia of Riyan (Sher Singh ji K), a prominent Thikana of Manwar. They had no children, and adopted his younger brother's son Thakur Jagjit Singh who has ‘two sons and a daughter. Kanwar Jai Singh's second wife Kanwarani Roop Kanwar Chundawatji from Thikana Bhadu (Mewar) had no children and died in year 1931.RAJA SANGRAM SINGH Raja Sangram Singh was born in 1913 and succeeded his grandfather Raja Sajjan Singh in 1953. He died at the age of 52 years, on 14" March 1966. He was educated at Mayo College, Aimer, then at Indore and Scottish Mission School, Jaipur. He was the aide-de- camp to Maharaja Sawai Man Singh of Jaipur for a while and then a recruiting Officer under Captain Rao Ganpat Singh of Kharwa in the Western Command during the Second World War. He Participated on behalf of his grandfather Raja Saijan Singh, in handing over the Thikana to Government of India, thus ending 400 years rule of the Khandela Family He was amiable and pleasant natured person however he had poor financial management skills and the monetary situation of the jagir became precarious during his time. Raja Sangram Singh was married to Rani Kishor Kanwar Champawatii, daughter of Rao Bahadur Chain Singh Champawat of Pokharan, Marwar. She died on 28% May 1999. They had one son Kanwar Narayan Singh and a daughter Baisa Preetam Kanwar. Baisa Pritam Kanwar married to Thakur Udai Singh Udawat, son of Thakur Umaid Singh Udawat of Thikana Nimaj, Marwar and they had four sons and a daughter. Thakur Bhagwati Singh succeeded his father and is the Thakur of Thikana Nimaj. He is married to ‘Thakuranisahiba Divya Kumari Chundawatii, daughter of Rao Pushpendra Singh Chundawat of Thikana Salumber, Mewar. They have one son. Thakur Bhagirath Singh married to Thakuranisahiba Malvika Kumari Panwarji, daughter of Maharaj Ramchandra Singh Pawar of Danta State. They have one son. Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh married to Thakuranisahiba Suraj Kumari Sodil, daughter of Thakur Inder Singh Soda of Thikana Havell, Pakistan. Thakur Bharat Singh married to Thakuranisahiba Shivangini Kumari Ranawatli, daughter of Maharaj Shivdayal Singh of Thikana Dhaneria. And her only daughter, Baisa Nagendra Bala, is married to Colonel Bhupendra Singh Chauhan, son of Maharaj Ranjit Singh ‘Chauhan of Neemrana. 37Raja Narayan Singh was born on 8* November 1932 and died on 11® January 2000. He was educated at Scindia School, Gwalior and Mayo College, Ajmer. He was se Very keen to preserve the history A Dy ot the Khandela family With the Sg, help Thakur Hanwant Singh J \ Gaisingnpura and other senior members of the family, and by providing all the historical documents, he requested the renowned historian, Thakur Surjan Singh’ Shekhawat of Jhajhad to write the history of Khandela, the book was titled “Kandela Ka Vrahd has” which was published in 1999. He was martied to Rani Marudhar Kanwar Medatanji, daughter of Thakur Mukun Singh Medatia of Thikana 38 Chaned, Marwar. Rani Marudhar Kanwar died on 10” October 1999. They had two sons, Kanwar Rishira| Singh who died at young age and Kanwar Randhir Singh who succeeded his father. They were also blessed with six daughters. His eldest daughter Baisa Ayesha Kumari was their first child and was born on 9 July 1950. She is married to Kanwar Zorawar Singh Medatiya, son of Thakur Kheem Singh Medatia of Thikana Khanpur. They have two daughters and a son. Baisa Jyotsana Kumari, born on 12% February 1973 Is married to Kanwar Narendra Singh, son of Thakur Sumer Singh of Jamnagar. ‘And Baisa Minal Kumari, born on 14M July 1977 is matried to Kanwar Aparjit Singh of Jammu. Their son Bhanwar Sidharth Singh Rathore was born on 22™ May 1984.His second daughter Baisa Purnima Kumari was born on 1* October 1951 and married to Kanwar Ranbir Singh Khichi, son ‘of Thakur Hamir Singh Khichi of Thikana ‘Sohangarh in Ferozpur, Punjab. They have three daughters and one son. Their daughters are: Baisa Ritika Kumari, born ‘on 10% January 1972, married to Kanwar Karpendra Singh, son of Thakur Mandhata ‘Singh of Thikana Devgarh-Madaria, Baisa ‘Shradha Kumari born on 12" May 1977 married to Thakur Dushayant Singh Rathore. And Baisa Tanisha Kumari, born on 7 November 1983 engaged to mary Kanwar ‘Sidharth Singh, son of Thakur B.P. Singh Jadoan of Thikana Baren, Itawa, U.P. The ‘only son of Baisa Purnima Kumar is Kanwar Janardhan Singh, born an 13" October 1980 ‘married to Kanwarani Riti Priya Shekhawat, daughter of Kanwar Surendra Singh, Thikana Parasrampura. His third daughter Baisa Sneblata Kumari was born on 12% December 1955 ‘and married to Kanwar Raguhraj Singh, son ‘of Maharaj Zorawar Singh Jadeja of Kutch- Bhuj. They have two daughters of whom one died young. Their second daughter Baisa Yasithi Kumari was born on 31 July 1982 and is married to Kanwar Vishal Singh. His fourth daughter Baisa Priyadarshini Kumari born on 2 January 1958 and is married to Kanwar Yograj Singh, son of Colonel Thakur Harihar Singh Jadeja of Veerpur, Gujarat. ‘They have one son Bhanwar Jaideep Singh, born on 14" June 1988, isa student. His fifth daughter Baisa Lavanya Prabha Kumari was born on 15* September 1962 and married to Kanwar Anand Kumar Singh, son of Thakur Nagendra Bahadur Singh ‘Chendel. His youngest daughter Baisa Supragya Kumari was born on 12" August 1965 and is married to Kanwar Prem Singh, ‘son of Thakur Ajit Singh Jodha of Thikana Pal, Idar. They have two daughters. Baisa Uma Kumari, born on 17* April 1997 and Baisa Anjani Kumari, born on 3.3.2002 RAJA RANDHIR SINGH Raja Randhir Singh was born on 9 ‘October 1969. He succeeded his father ‘on 11 January 2000. His mother also died soon thereafter. He was therefore left with no suitable guardian at this young age. However he has salvaged the family properties that he inherited and also renovated Khandela House at Shiv Marg, Bani Park. He is ‘an intelligent, quiet and simple natured person. He is married to Rani Prakash Kanwar Rathorji daughter of Thakur Ladhu ‘Singh Sindal Rathore of Thikana Kawrada, Marwar. They are blessed with twin daughters. 3940 Thakur Veer Singh, the second son of Raja Jal Singh was given land in Palsana and Bassi. He did his schooling from Noble School, Gonare and graduation from Maharaja College, Jaipur. He was a keen sports person and excelled in lawn tennis and football. Post independence he joined the civil services of the State Government Services in the Department of Prisons. He ‘was a tenacious, dedicated and hardworking officer who rose to the highest echelon in the department and retired as an Inspector General of Police, Rajasthan Prisons. In a Jong and illustrious career he held number of important appointments in the department and ministry. He was highly respected by his peers as well as seniors and was appreciated for his foresight because of which he was able to bring about major changes in the functioning of the prisons department. He was honoured and decorated a number of es for his unstinted devotion to duty. He purchased a farmhouse on Chomu Road and a large home at Meera Marg, Bani Park, Jaipur where he settled after his retirement. He was married to Braj Kanwar Medatanji of ‘Thikana Sarnawada, Marwar. He died on 23" January 1983. He has two daughters and one son, His elder daughter Baisa Kalpana Kumari ‘completed her Masters in Humanities from Sophia College in Ajmer and is married to Dr. Nagendra Pal Singh Jadaun of Sikandra, U.P. She is the mother, of a son and a daughter. Kunwar Vinay Pal Singh, married to Kanwarani Shobhana Kanwar of Korda, Tonk have one son. Her daughter Balsa Shivangini Kumari was born on 14" August 1968 andis married to Harish Chandra Singh Pawar son of Thakur Udai Singh Pawar of Thikana Kheda Girdhar Singh Ka. Baisa Shree Kanwar is the second daughter of ‘Thakur Veer Singh. She has done a Masters degree in Humanities and is married to Colonel Kesri Singh Chauhan, son of Thakur Kishan Pal Singh Chauhan of Nekpur, Bharatpur. They have two daughters. Baisa Mradula Kumari born on 7 September 1971 is married to Kanwar Kapil Dev Singh son of Thakur Bajrang Singh Rathore of Thikana Papda. ‘They have one daughter Avanti. Baisa Mahima Kumari born on 14% September 1973 is married to Kanwar Pratap Singh Rathore, son of Thakur Bhagirath Singh Rathore of Thikana Damai. They have one daughter, Shyam Bharoi born on 8 January 2011. Balsa Str KanwarMAJOR THAKUR DURGA DAS. His only son Major Thakur Durga Das born on 12 January 1950 succeeded Thakur Veer Singh. Alumni of Sainik Schoo! Chittorhgarh, National Defense Academy (NDA) Khadakwasla and Indian Military ‘Academy (IMA) Dehradun. He was ‘commissioned into the Indian Army in 45 Cavalry at an early age of 19 yrs. He excelled in \ sports both at NDA & IMA. He was part of the academy football team and received the ‘Blue Blazer’, a coveted honor; he has played football at the national level. He has held a number of staff and instructional appointments over the years. A well bred cavalry officer who was chosen amongst the first ones to embark on amphibious exercise with tanks, where he showed his metal and innovatively maneuvered his tanks from a difficult position and reached the objective in complete darkness. It was a challenging task and he was highly appreciated by all for the sheer audacity of the plan. He now leads a contended retired life in Jaipur. He is maried to Thakurani Zorawar Kanwar Ranawat, daughter of Thakur Surajbhan Singh Ranawat of Karansar. They have one son Major Kanwar Abhimanyu Singh and one daughter. Balsa Geetanjali Kumari was bom on 2" August 1978. She was fond of academics and has a Bachelors degree in Arts, Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, 3 year professional degree in Law and MJMC from Center of Mass Communication of the Rajasthan University where she stood first and was awarded the Dr. Shanta Bhanawat Gold Medal and the Rajasthan Patrika Gold Medal She Is married to Kanwar Karan _/f Singh Rathore, son of Wing /f Commander Thakur Bhim Singh Rathore of Thikana Borunda He owns and manages Heritage style boutique hotels ranked among the most popular in Jaipur Balsa Geotail42 called the Umaid Bhawan, Umaid Mahal and Umaid Serviced Apartments. They have one daughter Baisa Nandini Kumari who was born on 24 February 2004 and two sons Kanwar Vishva Vijai Singh born on 30" April 2005 and Kanwar Arjun Singh born on 7 July 2007. MAJOR KANWAR ABHIMANYU SINGH Major Kanwar Abhimanyu Singh was born on 24" December 1976. He has followed the rich tradition of dawning the uniform in the family and is the third generation officer to do so. In his father's footsteps, he got commissioned into the Indian Army in his father's Regiment, 45 Cavalry. He has served ‘two tenures fighting in the active counter Insurgency operations in J&K and has been an instructor imparting knowledge of tactics to newly commissioned young officers. He has excelled in all army courses, has completed the prestigious Technical Staff Course and has held important appointment in Army Headquarters. Major Kanwar Abhimanyu Singh is martied to Kunwarani Kavita Kumari, daughter of Colonel Dr. Jugal ‘Singh Rathore of village Saddu. She is an MBA with specialization in labor law; she is a Senior Manager-HR with the Bank ‘of America. They have a son Bhanwar vaiveer Singh, born on 30" November 2003 and a daughter Baisa Unnati Kanwar born on 4" January 2010.Thakur Abhey Singh was youngest son of Raja Jai Singh and married to Thakurani Anop Kanwar Medatanji, daughter of Thakur Chain Singh Medtiya of Dodwadi (Budsu) and mother of their only son Kanwar Raghu Raj Singh. KANWAR RAGHURAJ SINGH Kanwar Raghuraj Singh died at the age of 52 years in 1996. He has two sons Kanwar THAKUR ABHEY SINGH Balbir Singh, Kanwar Kesri Singh and two daughters Baisa Gaytri Kanwar and Baisa Savitri Kanwar. THAKUR BALBIR SINGH Thakur Balbir Singh succeeded his grandfather Thakur Abhey Singh. He is married to Thakurani Urmila Kanwar daughter of Thakur Jagdish Singh of village Sewa. They have one daughter. 4344 KANWAR BHOOR SINGH FAMILY BRANCH ‘The second son of Raja Sajjan Singh, Kanwar Bhoor Singh was born on Ashad Krishna in 1901 (2 VS 1958) and died in 1934 (V.S.1991) at the age of 36 years. He married Kanwarani Thoph Kanwar Medatanji of Thikana Lunwa He was given Akheypura jagir, founded by Raja Akhey Singh. After his death on the wishes of Raja Sajjan Singh, his “Pag” was tied on his younger brother, Kanwar Himmat Singh. Kanwar Bhoor Singh had only ‘one daughter, Baisa Krishna Kanwar who was married to Thakur Kushal Singh Jagmalot Medatiya of Thikana Jhadii (Malpura Tehsil) She is now 89 years aged widow, a and very religious and saintly person who spends most ‘of her time in prayers. She has adopted Thakur Prithvi Singh from the family of her husband. Kanwar Bhoor Singh also has one son, Colonel Raj Singh, from his Paswanji,THAKUR JAIT SINGH FAMILY BRANCH Thakur Jait Singh was the third son of Raja Saijan Singh and was born in the year 1903, At the age of four years he was adopted by Thakur Chatrasal Singh Kusal Singh-Mangal Singhlot of Thikana Gajsinghpura (Thikariya).. He studied at Mayo College, Aimer and joined services of former Jaipur State as Assistant Superintendent of Court of Wards. He was a keen reader of literary books, a very saintly person and spent his time in prayers to his favorite deity Lord “Krishna Chandra". He was maried to Thakurani Briraj Kanwar Jodhiji, daughter of Maharaj Gulab Singh Jodha of Thikana Jorawarpura in Kishangarh. He built his residence at Bhaskar Marg in. Bani Park, Jaipur and a large home at Thikariya village where he lived earlier. He has two sons Bhanwar Hanwant Singh and Dr. Bhanwar Ripudaman Singh. He died on 31" March 1982 at Jaipur and Thakurani Briraj Kanwar died earlier. “Thakur Jat Singh 4546 THAKUR HANWANT SINGH ‘Thakur Hanwant, the elder son of Thakur Jait Singh was born on 15* January 1925 and ‘completed his graduation at Mayo College, ‘Ajmer. He also did a graduation degree from Law College, Delhi and practiced law in the Jaipur Courts for a very short spell When he represented Rajputs during the “Bhomia® agitation. He is a visionary person and opened a tourist agency in the early days when tourisim in India was stil in its nascent stages. Thereafter he did very good business in antiques, arts and artifacts. He built a hotel named ‘Khandela Mahal’ at the place of his old residence at Bhaskar Marg, in Bani Park and built three separate houses for his three sons. ‘Thakur Hanwant Singh is an expert on rajput history, particularly of rajasthani rajput thikanas, old paintings, swords and jewelry. He Is one of the few people in Rajasthan who is a treasure trove of knowledge of the marwari breed of horses. He has been one of the leading social personalities of the family. He married Thakurani Kesar Kanwar Panwari, daughter of Thakur Tez Singh Mahapawat Panwar of Thikana Bambori in Mewar. She was mother of three sons, Bhanwar Kirtivardhan Singh, Bhanwar ‘Akshay Singh, Bhanwar Bhagwat Singh and ‘two daughters, Baisa Kirtishri Kumari did Masters. in Humanities. She married Kanwar Jitendra Singh Champawat, son of Thakur Nahar Singh Champawat of Thikana Auwa, Marwar and is the mother of two sons. Kanwar Anant Vial Singh born on 14% Septemberi971 maried to Kanwarani Gulab Kanwar Ranawatii, daughter of Thakur Sagat Singh Ranawat of Thikana Jhalamand. They have a son, Prakram born on 28” September 2000 and a daughter, Tarini born on 8 September 1997. Her second son Kanwar Jaivrat Singh born on 3° February 1979 married ‘to Kanwarani Namiti Kumari Chandrawatii daughter of Thakur Ranvir Singh Chandrawat of Thikana Sandkotla, Jaipur. They have one son Abhiraj Singh born on 25 April 2010. Balsa Nidhi Kumari after graduation married to Maharaj Ghanshyam SinghJodha, son of Kanwar Mohan Singh Jodha of Thikana Raoti, Jodhpur. They have two daughters. Balsa Geetika Kumari born on 6* November 1980 married to Kanwar Vishwavijai Singh son of Rajrana Guman Singh Jhala of Thikana Jhadol, Mewar. And Baisa Shivambika Kumari born on 6.11.1988 Is doing MBA. Kanwar Kirtivardhan Singh, the eldest son of Thakur Hanwant Singh was born on 27" November 1949. After his graduation, he joined Reserve Bank services where after reaching senior position, he resigned to do his own business. He is now managing his family Hotel 'Khandela Mahal’. He is married Kunwarani Rudrani Kumari, daughter of Rana Shivamber Singh Bais of Thikana Khajoorgaon, UP. They have one son Bhanwar Raghav Dev and a daughter. Baisa Shobal is married to Rajkumar Tarunendra Vikram Singh Judev of Ajaigarh state, U.P. They have a daughter and son, BHANWAR RAGHAV DEV Bhanwar Raghav Dev is married to Ambika Kumari, daughter of Thakur Surendra Singh and is involved in the management of his grandfather's Hotel Khandela Mahal. Kanwar Akshay Singh, the second son of Thakur Hanwant Singh was born on 22% August 1951. After graduation, he joined the tea gardens for a short spell and then worked in his own business and is now managing their family hotel ‘Khandela Mahal’. He is married to Kanwarani Sharad Prabha Ranawatji, daughter of Maharaj Man Singh Ranawat of Thikana Shivrati, Udaipur. ‘They have a son Bhanwar Mahadav Dev and. daughter. Balsa Abhal De married Kanwar Gorav Singh son of Thakur Devi Singh Jaitmalot Thikana Kelwa in Mewar. 4748 BHANWAR MAHADAV DEV Bhanwar Mahadav Dev was born on 18* October 1978. After graduation, he joined Bank service for a short while and is now looking after the family Hotel. He is married to Kanwarani Man Kanwar Sodiji daughter of Thakur Hari Singh Soda. They have a son, Bhanwar Krishna Dev and daughter. KANWAR BHAGWAT SINGH Kanwar Bhagwat Singh, born on 6* July 1961 is the youngest son of Thakur Hanwant Singh. He studied at Mayo College; Aimer then went abroad for training on breeding of horses. Later he started his own business, which has been quite successful and he also manages their family hotel ‘Khandela Mahal’. He is married to Kanwarani Jashwant Kanwar Champawatli, daughter of Thakur Jagmal Singh Champawat of Thikana Daspan and mother of a son and daughter. Their daughter Balsa Shambhavi, born on 1+ March 1994 is studying School. BHANWAR PRABHAV DEV Bhanwar Prabhav Dev was born on 25% February 1987 has done his graduation in B.B.A and working in the tourism industry in Delhi.DR. THAKUR RIPUDAMAN SINGH Dr. Thakur Ripudaman Singh was the first doctor in the family and the first Rajput to do medicine in Rajasthan. He was born on 23" January 1927 and did his schooling from Goner Public School, Jaipur. He was an excellent sportsman and a University color holder for basketball, hockey and tennis. After graduating in Medicine from the SMS Medical College Jaipur, he did a diploma from Amritsar in tuberculosis and then joined the Rajasthan Government Medical Services in 1955. As head of the TB Hospital in Udaipur he upgraded the hospital to the best-equipped TB hospital in Rajasthan at that time. He did his MD. in 1965 from Ahmedabad and became Professor and Head of TB and Chest diseases faculty. He served as Dean and Hostel Warden of Ajmer and Jodhpur Medical Colleges. He finally retired from the Jodhpur Medical College as one of the prominent TB specialists in Rajasthan. Dr. Thakur Ripudaman Singh was married to Thakurani Girja Kumari ‘Chauhanji, daughterof Thakur Narain Singh Bhadauria of Thikana Pachaygoan, U.P. ‘They have a son, Dr. Kanwar Raisal Singh, and three daughters. His eldest daughter Baisa Niti Kumari was born on 27° July 1945 married to Maharaj Bhupendra Vijal Singh Jodha, son of Maharaj Yagya Narain 4950 Singh Jodha of Thikana Mohkampura. She died young. They have one son, Thakur Giriraj Singh, born on 20" Novernber 1969; he manages his business and is married to Thakurani Mahendra Kumari Bhatiyanili, ‘daughter of Thakur Gulab Singh Maharawlot Bhat! of Thikana Satto in Jaisalmer. They have one son, Kanwar Akheraj Singh born on 18" January 1994, studying at the Rajasthan University. His second daughter Baisa Riti Kumari was bon on 16 March 1952 and is married to Mahara} Dalpat Singh Jodha, son of Maharaj Bahadur Singh Jodha of Thikana Bhopalgarh, Marwar. They have a daughter and son. Their daughter Baisa Nupur Kumari, born on 22! August 1977, married to Kanwar Dhruv Pal Singh, son of Major Thakur Chandra Kant Singh of Thikana Kotla, Firozabad. They have two sons, Yaduveer Singh, born on 8 November 2003 and Bharatpal Singh born on 10" June 2009. Their son Kanwar Shruti Dev was born on 21% April 1979 married Kanwarani Priyanka Kumari Shekhawatji, daughter of Thakur Prithvi Singh of Thikana Pachery, Jhunjhunu. ‘They have one daughter, Subhadra Kumari, bom on 8" August 2009. His youngest daughter, Baisa Preeti Kumari was born on 2"! May 1955, married ‘Thakur Karni Singh Udawat, son of Thakur Sajjan Singh Udawat of Thikana Raipur, Marwar. Thay have three sons. Their first son is Kanwar Vikram Jeet Singh married to Kanwarani Gitika Kumari Shekhawatii, daughter of Raval Davendra Singh of Thikana Nawalgarh. Their second son Kanwar ‘Manavjeet Singh is presently unmarried and ‘their youngest son Kanwar Indrajeet Singh is married to Kanwarani Radhika Kumari Devediji daughter of Golonel Shambu Singh from Kalindri.Dr. Kanwar Raisal Singh was born on 30" April 1947. He studied at the Sainik School Chittor where he was the Schoo! Captain and akeen sportsman. He represented the school and university in state level sports. es He also did a mountaineering course from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling under Tenzing |) Norgi. After completing his : graduation in Medicine from the RN T Medical Gollege 4 Udaipur in 1971, he started SY bis medical practice in 1972 from Dhirajgarh at Khandela and became one of the leading rural medical practitioners in Rajasthan. Later Dr. Kanwar Raisal Singh also started practicing in Jaipur and now divides his time between his two medical facilities in Khandela and Jaipur. He has built his home at Vaishali Nagar in Jaipur where he lives with his father and family. He has also converted his old home at Bhaskar Marg into a Hotel, which is called the “Khandela Haveli” and made another Heritage Hotel in Khandela, which is called “Castle Khandela”. Dr. Kanwar Raisal Singh is married to Kanwarani Sunila Kumari Chauhanji daughter of Thakur Harnaryan Singh Chauhan of Thikana Arkha, U.P. They have two sons Bhanwar Girdhar Pratap Singh and Bhanwar Shatrunjay Singh. BHANWAR GIRDHAR PRATAP SINGH Bhanwar Girdhar Pratap Singh was born on 17 February 1974 and completed _ gay his schooling from Birla Public School / Pilani, He is a renowned National Double Trap Shooter and has won several trophies including the Gold Medal in the National championship- Maaviankar Trophy. He manages his family Heritage Hotels, a Petrol - Pump and. large-scale brick- E va) “aha manufacturing units. He married Bhanwarani Mittu Shree. They have two sons, Yashral Singh born on 11" May 2000 and Avira) Singh born on 5" October 2004. BHANWAR SHATRUNJAY SINGH Bhanwar Shatrunjay Singh was born in 1976, studied at the Birla Public School, Pilani and later graduated from the Rajasthan University. He owns a /f successful business and manages his family Heritage Hotels. He is recognized for his talent in the restoration of heritage properties. He is married to Bhanwarani Minakshi Kanwar, daughter of Raja Bhanupratap Singh of Thikana —Itonja, Lucknow. They have two sons, Yadhuraj Singh born on 11* January 2003 and Rudra Dev Singh, born on 24” June 2008. Yachural Rudra Dov 5152 RAO BAHADUR THAKUR HIMMAT SINGH FAMILY BRANCH Rao Bahadur Thakur Himmat Singh was ‘the youngest son of Raja Saijan Singh born ‘on 11® April 1906. He did his schooling from Mayo College Ajmer where he excelled in academics and was presented the “Viceroy of India’s Medal”, by the Earl of Reading, Viceroy of India. He held the position of Head Boy and = was Head of the Diploma Class. After_ completing Fao BahachurTakur his diploma at Mayo College, he did his graduation from Allahabad University followed by a LLB from Agra University, one of the premier Indian Universities of that time. He became ‘one of the few Shekhawats to have such high qualifications at that time. He was given the Akheypura in Jagir on succeeding his elder Hiesmat Slogh P-brother Thakur Bhoor Singh. He ws the first in the family to join the Services, he initially worked as the Revenue Minister in the State of Alwar thereafter shifting to the Jaipur State where he occupied senior Civil Services positions and worked in close association with the Jaipur State Prime Ministers’, V. T. Krishnamacharl and Sir Mirza Ismail. He was the Collector and Deputy Commissioner of Jaipur and later entrusted with the etitical job of Food and SuppliesDepartment during the “Great Famine” and Relief and Rehabilitation during the Indian Independence turmoil. For his commendable contribution and dedication HH Maharaja Man Singh-Il awarded him the title of ‘Rao Bahadur’. After India attained Independence, he was inducted in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). He then held appointments of Collector of Jaipur, Jhalawar and Udaipur. He was appointed Chief Director of Colonization at Ganganagar/Hanumangath, during the Rajasthan Canal Project implementation, after which he moved to the Central Government and held appointments at New Delhi (Ministry of Defense), Allahabad and Calcutta (Secretary Zonal Councils and Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India), After an illustrious career he retired in 1960 from the IAS in Jaipur where he held appointments with the status of Chief ‘Secretary/ Chairman Revenue Board. He was highly respected for his honesty, diligence and administrative ability. eo Bahadur Medal He built his home on Sawai Madho Singh Road, Bani Park, Jaipur where he lived until his, demise on 26" October 1974, He martied twice and had four sons and a daughter. His first wife was Kanwarani Brij Kanwar Champawatii, daughter of Thakur Jaswant Singh Champawat of Thikana —-Hariadana, Manwar, who was a Bhanwar Vikram Singh, who died at 12 years of age on 29" December 1940 and Thakur Natwar Singh. She died at the young age of 34 years on 81" December 1948. She was a very sagacious, talented and kindhearted lady. After her death, he was remarried to Thakurani Inder Kanwar Rawlot Bhatiyaniji, daughter of ‘Thakur Mangal Singh Rawlot Bhati of Thikana Rajgarh, Jaisalmer. She is the mother of one daughter Baisa Usha Kumari and two sons, Brigadier Thakur Kamal Singh and Thakur Rajender Singh. 5354 His daughter Baisa Usha Kumari was born on 2! June 1951. After completing her schooling at Sofia and Maharani Gaytri Devi Giris School Jaipur, she was married to Brigadier Dr. Laxman Singh Bika, son of Thakur Man Singh Rathore of village Karanpura, Thikana Lahosna, Churu. He was from the first batch of JLN Medical College, Aimer. He took active part in the 1971 Indo-Pak war in the Shakargarh Sector. They have three daughters. The eldest daughter Baisa Jyotika Kumari was born on 12" December 1974. She excelled in academics and joined Mayo College Girls’ School, Ajmer as a science teacher. She was nominated to head a group of students on an Inter-School round table UNO Conference in Florida, USA. She is married to Kanwar Anukram Singh Jhala, son of Thakur Pratap Singh Jhala, LPS. of Thikana Kunadi, Kota. They have one son, Kshtradev. The second daughter, Baisa Anupama Kumari was born on 17 September 1981. She is an Engineering graduate from the Army School of Technology, Pune. After completing her B.E,, she joined Infosys, and won the award of “Most Valued Worker". She was sent by Infosys to USA to work on a specialized project for two years. Subsequently, she left Infosys and moved to Melbourne, Australia and joined the ANZ Bank. She has been awarded “The Most Innovative Idea” award by the Bank. She is martied to Kartik Pawan (Murti, son of Colonel M. Murti, and they have a son, Advik. Their youngest daughter Baisa Nivedita Kumari was born on 27" May 1988. She was brilliant in studies and has always topped her class. She did B.Com., followed by M.B.A., from Symbiosis. She is presently working with Deloitte (USA), in Hyderabad where she has won the “Applause” award, siven by her Company.THAKUR NATWAR SINGH Thakur Natwar Singh was born on 28" August 1931 (Bhadwa Budi Gyaras v.s. 1988). He completed his schooling trom Mayo College, Aimer and then joined St. Johns’ College, Agra for his graduation. He also studied Engineering at the Birla Engineering College, Pilani. In 1957 he joined the Amgoorie Tea Estate Ltd in Assam as an Assistant Manager. He ascended to the highest position of the Company as Manager- in-Charge in 1972 and took early retirement in 1975. Thereafter, he started his own business for a short period and later joined Indian Fibres Ltd., a Duncan Group Company at Jaipur, from where he retired in 1989. He built his residence at Sawai Madho Singh Road, Bani Park, Jaipur where he lived for many years. He also acquired farmland at Machwa, Jaipur in which he now resides with his family. He is married to Thakurani Pushplata Chawaii, daughter of Roal Zalim Singh Chawda of ‘Thikana Bana, Marwar. They have two children, a son and daughter. His daughter, Baisa | Vijaya Kumari was born on 17" March 1961 After doing her schooling from Maharani Gaytri Devi Girls School at Jaipur, she graduated in Textile Designing from the South Delhi Polytechnic. Thereafter, she worked for Lufthansa Airlines “e'yieam rah for a brief period and later she 5556 formed her own marketing agency and carried out direct marketing campaigns for several multinational companies as well as exported handicrafts to the Middle East. She is married to Colonel Rajesh Sinha, son of Colonel A.KSinha, Zamindar of Chawarpur, Bihar. They built two houses at Cosmo Colony, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur where they are now settled and operating a successful hospitality business and also own a petrol pump. They have two daughters. ‘Their elder daughter Baisa Prianka Sinha was born on 11" May 1983. Shedid herschooling from Mayo College Girls School, Ajmer ‘and Maharani Gaytri Devi Girls ‘School Jaipur, followed by graduation in Psychology and Masters in Public Relations from St. Xavier's College, ‘Mumbai. She is working in Google Pranks Singh India Pvt. Ltd, Delhi as an Account Strategist. She is married to Rajkumar Akshay Singh, son of ‘Wing Commander Raja Abhay Singh of Pawayan State, UP. He is an M.B.A. from Singapore and is presently Director, Resource Mobilization at the SOS Childrens’ Villages Organization, at their National Headquarters in Delhi. Thelr younger daughter Baisa Pallavi Sinha was born ‘on 22% September 1985. She did her schooling from Mayo College Girls School, Aimer and Maharani Gaytri Devi Girls School, Jaipur followed by graduation In Mass Media from St. Xavier's College, Bombay. She joined Google India Pvt. Lid for a few years and then moved to Melbourne, Australia, Where she did her M.B.A. from RMIT University with a specialization in International Business. She is presently working in Melbourne, as a Digital Marketing Specialist in a prominent Australian company. Pali SinhaKanwar Prithvi Raj Singh was born on 4 October 1958. He did his schooling from Mayo College, Ajmer followed by B.A., LLB and M.B.A. from the Rajasthan University at Jaipur. He worked for a few years in a mutti- national company in Calcutta before starting his own very successful business. At an young age of 26 years he became President of Kopyrite Ltd, which manufactured carbonless paper for the first time in India. In later years he committed himself to philanthropic work and became the Founder-Managing Trustee of Jal Bhagirathi Foundation along with HisHighness Maharaja Gaj_Singhji_ of Jodhpur and Magsaysay awardee Shri Rajendra Singhji. His visionary leadership and management skills have been primarily responsible for the incredible growth of the organization impacting thousands of people suffering from drinking water distress. He fostered partnerships of JBF with international organizations such as UNDP, UNICEF, Italian Development Cooperation, European Union, World Bank, USAID, Transparency International and others. He managed water projects in 500 villages covering 4,500 sq. kms. Kanwar Prithvi Raj Singh rebuilt and restored the Bijolal Palace given to JBF by HH Maharaja Gaj Singh, as a “Water Resource Center”, which is now bult over 100,000 sq. feet. This has en become a unique institution ff to promote community participation in water resource management f and disseminate ‘best practices’ in community management and control of natural resources. HeisalsotheFounder- Managing Trustee of Jal Marudhara Foundation with HH Maharaja Gaj Singh of Jodhpur, an organization involved in creating availabilty of safe water and rural livelihoods. In 2008 he was appointed the Managing Trustee of Khetri Trust, which was founded by the 5758 oft ciermarerct aerer B11 water it aust gor stem mre gerard aerernieers merat at st poo ott mais ara wir ary aon A sere weraT B me wort pure miner 2 orang OT wat ata & gent Go Ai ania me ome apraw adie xo watt 2ooe fat cin ad ator sia 208 & “nett fare, sabes ars aeseret Tet Toit aH Ber Ae BI ern, aang Raja Bahadur Sardar Singhji of Khetri with a mandate to promote education, by grant of scholarships and establishment of educational institutions. He is also Trustee of Jal Baradari a national forum founded by Shri Rajendra Singh and he is the Chairman of the Marwar Lok Vikas Manch, Kanwar Prithvi Raj Singh is member ‘of the Rajasthan State Government Rajiv Gandhi Water Mission, Member of the Steering Committee of the European Union State Partnership Water Program, several Government Committees on Water Resource Management and member of the Steering ‘Committee of the World Water Council, which is the largest water forum in the World. In appreciation of the contribution of Kanwar Prithvi Raj Singh in the establishment and achievements of Jal Bhagirathi Foundation to provide drinking water to villages in Marwar, His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh of Marwar-Jodhpur on his sixtieth birthday honored him with “Haathi Siropao Ikevadi Tazim Nai Kurub”. He is married to Kanwarani Sujata Kumari Jodhiji daughter of Raja Gopal Singh Jodha ‘ex-Speaker of the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha, of Thikana Bhadrajun, Marwar. They have ‘one son Dr. Bhanwar Adhi Raj Singh. DR. BHANWAR ADHI RAJ SINGH Dr. Bhanwar Adhi Raj Singh was born on 6 July 1989 (Sukla Puksa Tee} Mah Ashad v.s. 2046) and did his schooling from the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya, Jaipur here he was a brillant student and got many awards forhis, academic achievements and distinction. He ranked first position in Biology in Xil Standard CBSE All India Senior Board Secondary Examinations. — He has completed his graduation in medicine (MBBS) from the Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka and is doing further specialization in medicine.BRIGADIER THAKUR KAMAL SINGH Brigadier Thakur Kamal Singh did his schooling from St. Joseph's High School Allahabad, La Martiners’, Calcutta and Xaviers’ Jaipur. After schooling he joined the National Defense Services Academy (NDA/ IMA) in 1966 and was commissioned in the Army, Bengal Sappers (Combat Engineers) as 2Lt in 1970. He took part in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, inthe Chaamb/Jaurain (8K) Sector where he was “Mentioned- in-Dispatches” for gallantry, He holds a university academic degree in Engineering (B.Tech) and post-graduate degrees in Defense Studies and Mllitary Science along with post-graduate diplomas in Management and Computer Applications. A graduate of the Defense Services Staff College and Army War College (Higher Command), he was also selected, on merit, for various prestigious courses conducted by the Army. Trained in Mechanized Warfare, Commando Operations, he has also attended the Senior IPS Officers Course, at the National Police Academy, Hyderabad. He has held prestigious Command, General Staff and Instructional appointments in the war zone, counter insurgency areas across difficult high altitude and desert conditions. As Commanding Officer of an Armored (Mechanized) Engineers Regiment, he holds the distinction of evolving a new organization to support India's Strike Corps. He was also the Commander of India's inter- service organization of Nuclear Chemical Biological (NBC) Warfare, On deputation, he was also Chief Engineer of MES in UP and Uttarakhand States and has held senior and critical General Staff appointments at various 593.60 levels, from a Brigade to Army Headquarters, ‘concerned with Miltary Operation, Operation Logistics and Perspective Planning. He has ‘also been an Instructor at the Army War College, Schoo! of Artillery and the College of Miltary Engineering. After 38 years of distinguished service he retired in 2006 with 14 War, Gallantry and Service medals to his credit. He is married to Thakurani Indu Kumari Medatanji, daughter of Thakur Bhairon Singh of Narlai/Barkana (Marwar). She ‘completed her schooling from the Maharani Gaytri Devi Girls School, Jaipur, where she ‘excelled in academics and sports and held the position of School Sports Captain. She did her graduation, Bachelor in Science from Rajasthan University. She also holds a Bachelor degree in Education. She pursued ‘a career in Academics with an expertise in Science and English and inspired and ‘guided many students to flourishing careers. ‘They have two daughters. Their elder daughter, Baisa Aditi Singh was born on ‘5 July 1979 in Jaipur; she did her initial schooling at Udhampur (J&K) and Wellington (Nilgiris). She completed her schooling from Maharani Gaytri Devi Girls School, Jaipur, ‘where she excelled in academics throughout and passedwith the distinction of beinginthe first 0.196 of All India Ranking of the CBSE Examination, for which she was conferred with the National Scholarship Scheme and Merit Certificate for Outstanding Academic Performance. She was also the Head Git of the School. She received her Bachelors Degree in Architecture, following which she was awarded a technical scholarship to pursue her Masters in Architecture, with specialization in Industrial Design from ‘the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi in 2006. Professionally working as an Architect and Industrial Designer in New Delhi, she has been involved in a variety of premier projects with internationalcompanies and her work often featured in the print and digital media. Also recipient of a number of awards in the field of Design, including the prestigious “Red Dot Design “Award” conferred by an International Jury and presented in Singapore to recognize the best works worldwide. She has also been involved in research, innovation and academics, and is faculty for Design at premier academic institutions in India like the School of Planning And Architecture and IIT, New Delhi. Also a consultant on various international Design and Architecture Projects with the Government of Germany, Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation (USA) and the Government of India. Married to Rajkumar Anshuman Singh of Sitamau State (MP), who is also a qualified Architect from BITS. He is running a successful Architectural Visualization Consultancy in with clients ranging from well known Architects and Developers from India and other parts of Asia. Their younger daughter, Baisa Suniti Singh born on 14" August 1984 in Udhampur — (J&K) ‘completed her schooling at Maharani Gaytri Devi Girls School, Jaipur, where she held an excellent academic record throughout. She graduated from University with ‘Economics Honors’ as her elective. She followed that with post- graduate degrees in Economics from Rajasthan University and a MBA from Amity University. She has worked with a number of firms in the domain of Banking Services. 6162 THAKUR RAJENDER SINGH Thakur Rajender Singh was born on 12" November 1951 at Jhalawar. He completed his schooling from St Xavier's School, Jaipur and graduation from the Rajasthan University. He also did LLB from the Rajasthan University in 1978 and a diploma in marketing in 1979. Initially, he Joined the Army but due medical reasons had to disengage from the services. In 1980 he joined USV Ltd, a multinational pharma company and served at several management positions till 1989. As a result of his exemplary performance, the Company gave him the marketing rights of their products in Rajasthan with which he started his own sales business of pharmaceuticals that he is operating very successfully in the entire State of Rajasthan. He inherited a Portion of his father’s house in Bani Park, Jaipur which serves as a city residence, he purchased farmland in Machwa and built a new home where he is presently settled. ‘Thakur Rajender Singh is married to Thakurani Girija Kumari Kupawatii, daughter of Thakur Dalpat Singh Kupawat of Thikana Siryari, Marwar and an ex-Member of Pariiament. They have one son, Kanwar Divya Bhanu Singh:KANWAR DIVYA BHANU SINGH Kanwar Divya Bhanu Singh was born on 16" September 1982. After completing his schooling from the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidhalya, Jaipur, he did his Bachelors of Engineering in Electronics from Nagpur University and Masters of Business. Administration from IBS Mumbai. He joined the Banking sector with the Centurion Bank of Punjab as Management Trainee and later Worked with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Heis. presently heading Rajasthan for Commercial Business with Reliance Capital Ltd. He is married Kanwarani Riddhi Kumari Bikawatji, daughter of Thakur Vikram Singh Bika of Thikana Saakhu, Bikaner. She holds degrees of Bachelors in Commerce and Education and also holds a Masters degree: in Commerce. 63