Barmer view

BARMER (RAJASTHAN)

 HISTORY OF BARMER

BARMER CITY IN NIGHT

               BARMER was a beehive of activity till a few centuries ago, and a number of  important kingdoms flourished at various times in the district during the medieval age. The chief principalities of BARMER at the time were Khed, Kiradu, Pachpadra, Jasol, Tilwara, Sheo, Balotara and Mallani.It was the Panwara clan which had strong links with the Solanki dynasty of Gujarat, whose sphere of influence extended right across the BARMER region at the time.Later they wrested Mandore, which was the former capital of Jodhpur and held it for a while.Meanwhile, Khed and Mallani districts were captured by the Guhil Rajputs who were ruling over Mewar at the time.

               In 1212AD RAO SIHA, founder of the Rathore clan, conquered Khed in BARMER district and planted the RATHORE flag in the area. The region was regained by the Guhil Rajput Pratap Singh, but was later reclaimed by the RATHORE RAO ASTHAN. Not much is known about the history of BARMER for a while after that until a ruler Tribhuvansi ascended the throne, which led to fratricidal feud with his cousin MALLINATH. The ambitious MALLINATH (after whom the town of MALLANI was later named) sought the assistance of the Sultanate ruling at Delhi at the time and defeated Tribhuvansi’s army in 1374.

BARMER DESERT

              Barmer district is part of the Great Indian Desert or Thar Desert. Like all other districts in the desert region, Barmer is known for its folk music and dance. The Bhopas (priest singers) are found in Barmer, who compose music in honour of the deities of the region and its war heroes. The other folk musicians come from a community called the Muslim Dholis (drummers) for most of whom this is the only means of livelihood. Langas and Manganiars are the some of these communities.

BARMER VILLAGE

                     Barmer is famous for its carved wooden furniture and hand block printing industry. This area is best visited to gain an insight into the desert life and admire the decorative skills of the simple village folk. The villagers have some of the most beautiful mud huts that are decorated with delicate folk motifs.


                 Jasol, Juna Burmer, Khed, kiradu, Mallonath Fair (Cattle Fair), Meva Nagar (Nakoda,Kanana (sheetla fair) Neemari are the prime attractions of the district. Tilwara cattle fair is a popular fair visited by thousands of tourists every year.People speak mostly Rajasthani Language, while Hindi is the official language here. English language also run here as an extra language and to help the tourists.



                 There are total 4 Sub-divisions in the district and 8 Tehsils: Barmer, Baytoo, Chohtan, Gudha Malani, Pachpadra, Ramsar, Sheo and Siwana. Total 1941 villages are there in the Barmer District, comes under Eight Panchayat Samitis. Some of the villages are Hemaguda, Dhorimanna, Pachpadra, Jasol, Shiv, Chohtan, Sindari, Nakoda, Munabao, Ramsar, Bishala, Jharwa - (Rauaniyo Thoriyo Ki Dhani), Chooli, Bhadresh, Samdari, Baitu, Ranigaon, Gudamalani, Gunga, Sedwa, Kalyanpur, Gadra Road, Kavas, Mokalsar, Padru, Sanawara, Siwana, Parlu, kanana etc.

BARMER VILLAGE - 2

                  A tiny yet lively town in sun-drenched sand, Barmer is a miniature Rajasthan with all its colour, warmth and tradition, according to history, the 13th century founder of the district, Bhahada Rao (Popularly known as Bar Rao) gave the town its name - Barmer, i.e. the hill fort of Bar, once called Mallani (12th century A.D.). The Present Barmer district, formed in 1949 upon the merger of Jodhpur state in the United States of Great Rajasthan, is a cluster of ancient paraganas - Mallani Shiv, Pachpadra, Siwana and the Chohatan area. Although a barren land with harsh climate and rough terrain, Barmer is known for its rich crafts, dances and music. Once on the ancient camel trade route, the town is now centre for wood carving, pottery, carpets, intricate embroidery work, block printed fabrics and multi-hued traditional costumes. Especially famous are the geometric ajrak prints in dark shades of red and blue, ideal for protection against the sun. The most interesting part of a trip to Barmer is the journey through rural Rajasthan. The small villages with mud-walled housed decorated with delicate folk motifs and colourfully attired people on the way offer a fascinating sight. Every year in March, the desert town is at its colourful best during the exuberant Barmer Festival. The festival is the best time to plan a visit to Barmer.

 TRAVEL PLACES IN BARMER

Barmer:

                       Perched on a rocky hill, the town has ruins of an old fort. Of interest are a temple dedicated to Balark (the Sun) and the ancient ruins of Juna Barmer. The three Jain temples, an inscription of 1295 AD and a massive pillar in the hall of the largest temple of Maharaja Kula Sri Samanta Sinha Deva, a ruler of Bahadmera (Barmer) are also worth a visit.

Jasol  :


               Once a principal state of Mallani (Barmer), this age old village derived its name from the descendants of a Rathore sub-clan. Among the places to see are a Jain temple and a Hindu temple which is decorated with fine sculptures, which were brought from a Jain temple of Lord Mahavir.

Juna Barmer :

SUN TEMPLE

                This is an ancient town located on a rocky hill and houses the ruins of an old fort. Besides the fort, the other places of interest are - a temples dedicated to Balark (the Sun), the three Jain temples, an incription of 1295 AD and a huge pillar in the hall of the largest temple of Maharaja Kula Sri Samanta Sinha Deva, a ruler of Bahadmera (now, Barmer). 

Khed :
                      
               Khed was conquered by Rao Siha, the founder of the Rathore clan along with his son (Asthanji). There are various places of interest here like Vishnu temple of Ranchhriji, temples of Brahma, Bhairav, Mahadev and a Jain temple.

Kiradu :

BARMER KIRADU

It is located on the base of a hill near village Hathma in Barmer tehsil. It was once the capital of Punwars and called as Kiratkoop as per the incription dating back to 1161 AD. For the lovers of art and archaeology, there are the remains of five ancient temples-one devoted to Lord Vishnu and other four to Lord Shiva. Someshwar Temple is the biggest temple here. 


Mahaveer Park :


               Mahaveer Park adds charm to Barmer with its vivacious beauty and freshness. It is an artistically laid out park with a small museum housing ancient stone carved statues. 


Meva Nagar :


             This is 12th century village which is nestled on the slope of a hill called “Nagar Ki Bhakarian”, 9km away from Balotra and was once called Viranipur. The village has three Jain temples where the largest is dedicated to Nakoda Parsvanath.


Balotra & Kanana:


                          Close to Kanana, the venue for the Sheetal Saptmi Mela, lies the small town of Balotra. It is an important centre of printing and dying.

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

Tilwara Cattle Fair (March - April):
A major cattle fair lasting a fortnight, held in village Tilwara.

Nakoda Parasvanath (December - January): 
The festival held in Mevanagar village commemorating the birth anniversary of Parasvanath.


Veeratara Mela: 
Held at Veertara (12 km from village Chohatan), the fair venerated goddess Vakaldevi and is held thrice a year in the month of Chaitra, Bhadrapada & Magha.


Khed Fair (August - September): 
A big religious fair held on Purnima (full moon) in village Khed.


Mallinath Fair, Tilwara: 
                  Mallinath Fair is one of the biggest cattle fairs of Rajasthan held annually near Tilwara, a village in Barmer District from Chaitra Budi Ekadashi to Chaitra Sudi Ekadashi (March - April). It lasts for a fortnight wherein the highly popular breeds of cows, camels, sheep, goats and horses attract people not only form Rajasthan but also Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. People of all castes and creeds participate freely in the fair.


                 The fair is believed to have originated from transactions which took place among admires of Rawal Mallinath, a local hero, who used to travel to Tilwara on well-bred animals to meet him. A shrine dedicated to Mallinathji is located here and people make offerings of batashas and laddoos. When their wishes are fulfilled, they offer miniature horses at the shrine. Traders from Mathura, Agra and Aligarh bring horses made of wood, brass and bronze to sell at the fair. On the opening day of the fair, the flag of Rawal Mallinathji is hoisted to the accompaniment of songs extolling his greatness.


                 Bullock, camel and horse races are organized at the fair and thoroughbred animals compete against each other on the dry river bed. The prize-winning animals sport white badges on theirs heads and command high prices at the fair. Apart from shops selling normal utility items and agricultural implements, there is a separate market for fodder at the fair.

SHOPPING IN BARMER

                A veritable shopper's paradise, Barmer is treasure trove of vibrantly coloured embroidery with excellent mirror work. Also famous are beautifully embroidered fabrics and pouches often patterned with tiny mirrors. Traditional rugs, blankets, shawls, carpets, "Pattius" Dari in typical Barmer colours and weave are speciality of the district. The shopping spots include the tiny shops along the narrow lanes of the colourful and lively Sadar Bazar.

BORDER NEAR BARMER

BARMER situated near border of Pakistan

BARMER BORDER

          Underlain military airbase is situated in Barmer district,Uttarlai is India's first under ground airbase.India can counter any insurgency into India by Pakistan.The Battle of Longewala (December 4, 1971 - December 5, 1971) was one of the first major engagements in the Western Sector during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, fought between assaulting Pakistani forces and Indian defenders at the Indian border post of Longewala, in the Thar Desert of the Rajasthan state in India.

The Indian infantry company (reinforced) was left with the choices of either attempting to hold out until reinforced, or fleeing on foot from a mechanised infantry Pakistani force, choosing the former. The company officer commanding ensured that all his assets were correctly employed, and made the most use of his strong defensive position, and weaknesses created by errors in enemy tactics. He was also fortunate in that an Indian Air Force forward air controller was able to secure and direct aircraft in support of the post's defence until reinforcements arrived six hours later.

The Pakistani commanders made several bad decisions, including failure of strategic intelligence to foresee availability of Indian strike aircraft in the Longewala area from Uttarlai air-force base as Barmer is a border town. 

RANBANKA RATHORE

             The Rathore (or Rathor or Rathur or Rathod) is a Rajput tribe of India. The Rathores of India and Pakistan are a Rajput clan from the Marwar region of western Rajasthan, inhabiting Idar state of Gujarat and also the Chhapra ,Sheohar(a village called tariyani Chapra (LAND OF AMAR SINGH RATHORE) is also having large number of rathore rajputs,migrated from jaipur,they were the king of jaipur fort) Muzaffarpur districts of Bihar in very small numbers. In India, their native languages are Hindi and its dialects (such as Rajasthani, Marwari and other languages of Rajasthan, Gujarati and Kutchi in Gujarat, as well as Punjabi in the Punjab a dialect of Punjabi called Rathi spoken in Ratia and Tohana in present day Haryana). Dynasties belonging to this clan ruled a number of kingdoms and princely states in Rajasthan and neighbouring states before India's independence in 1947. The largest and oldest among these was Jodhpur, in Marwar and Bikaner. Also the Idar State in Gujrat. The Maharaja of Jodhpur, is regarded as the head of the extended Rathore clan of Hindu Rajputs. Even in the modern times the clout of this clan in the democratic world is such that a large number of MLAs and MPs have been elected from among them.

RATHORE RAJPUT

VANSH - SURYAVANSH

GOTRA - Gautam

VED - Samved / Yajurved.

KUL DEVI – Nagnechimaa, Pankhani (Vindhyavasini).

ISHT - Ramchandraji.

VIRAD - Ranbanka Rathore

TALWAR - Ranthali

KATAAR - Ranveer / Harbhuji

KSHETRA - Ayodhya

SHAKHAE - 14

SHAKHA - 13.5 main Danesura

NAGARA - Ranjeet / Verisaal

NIKAS - Ayodhya

NISHAN - Panchrang

RAAJ CHINHA - Baaj (Cheeel)

POTHI - Badwa, Ranimanga, Kulguru

GURU - Shukracharya / Vashitha

UPADHI - Kamdhaj

VRIKSHA - Neem

MALA - Ratna

DHOL - Bhanwar

GADI - Lahore

GAU - Kapila

ASHWA / GHODA - Dalsingar / Sawkaran

RAO SIHAJI (Sheoji)
Rao Seoji was a Rajput belonging to the Rathore clan. His father was Setram Rathore.

History of Rao Siha (Sheoji)

King of Kannoj, Jaichandra died in battle with Shuhabuddin Gori, and Kannoj and surrounding area was under command of king Jaichandra’s son Harishchandra. But because of continue wars with Mugals, Harishchandra’s son Rao Setram and Rao Siha moved to “Khor” (Shamsabad) and then from Khor to Mahue. This village is located in Farukhabad district.

Remains of Rao Siha’s residence are still there and known as “Siha Rao ka Khera”.

On his way to Dwarka, when he was in Pushkar with his army, Brahmins (A holy Hindu  caste) of Bhinmal requested Rao Siha for saving them from Mugal. That time Mugals used to attack from Multan side to rob them. On their request Rao Siha killed Mugal army head and donated Binmal area to Brahmins. After this Rao Siha stayed for some time in Patan (a Solanki Rajput state in Gujrat). Rao Siha reached Pali from Patan. Pali was business hub that time and Paliwal Brahmins were living there. They were also under fear of robbers. On their request Rao Siha took command of Pali to save them from robber castes. Very soon Pali and surrounding area was under command of Rao Siha. Finally Rao Siha established his residence in Pali.

That was beginning of history of Marwar. Rao Siha known as founder of Marwar state. According to inscription found at Bithu village near Pali, Rao Siha died in year 1273. Sheoji's death is confirmed by a stone inscription in the village of Vithu near the town of Pali in Rajasthan, according to which he died on Monday, 9 October 1273.

RATHORE/RAO GENEALOGY
JAICHANDRA (King of Kannoj)
HARISHCHANDRA
SETRAM
RAO SIHA (Sheoji)
1212-1273 A.D.
Rao Asthan
1272-1292 A.D.
Rao Doohad
1292-1309 A.D.
RAO RAIPAL
1309-1313 A.D.
RAO KANHA
1313-1323 A.D.
RAO JALANSI(Second Son)
1323-1328 A.D.
RAO CHADA
1328-1344 A.D.
RAO TIDA
1344-1357 A.D.
RAO SALKHA (Second Son)
1357-1374 A.D.
RAO VIRAMDEV(Third Son) RAO MALLINATH (Oldest Son)
1374-1383 A.D. (1373-1399 A.D.)
RAO CHUNDA
1399-1423 A.D.
RAO RANMAL
1427-1438 A.D. (1424-1427 A.D.)
Rao Jodha
1453-1489 A.D.
RAO KARNA RAO ROOPA
RAO AKHAIRAJ RAO JUGMAL
RAO KUMPA
(-1544 A.D)
RAO SAATUL
1489-1492 A.D. (1492-1515 A.D.)
RAO SURJA RAO KURUM SINGH
RAO BAGH SINGH
RAO GANGA SINGH
1515-1532 A.D.
Rao Maldeo Rathore
1532-1562 A.D.

PRINCELY STATES OF RATHORE RAJPUT: 
MARWAR (1226-1949)
BIKANER (1488-1949)
KISHANGARH (1611-1949)
IDAR (1728-1949)
RATLAM (1651-1949)
SITAMAU (1701-1949)
SAILANA (1730-1949)
ALIRAJPUR (1701-1949)

EARLY HISTORY

            Based on "khyats" (traditional accounts) written in seventeenth century, it is surmised that the Rathores and Rathods were originally feudatories of the Ujjaini-based Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, and may perhaps have been domiciled in the vicinity of Kannauj in the heyday of that dynasty. Pratihara-ruled Kannauj was sacked by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1019 CE, which ushered in a chaotic period for that area. A family known to us as the "Gahadvala" dynasty gained control of Kannauj and ruled for nearly a century; their best-known dynast was Raja Jaichand, their last king. The Gahadvalas were displaced from Kannauj by the invasion, in 1194 CE, of Muhammad of Ghor. It is said that Sheoji, a surviving grandson of Jaichand, made his way into the western desert with a group of faithful followers, finally settling in the town of Pali in Marwar, which was ruled by another branch of the Pratiharas. Sheoji is regarded as the patriarch of the entire Rathore clan and all Rathores and Rathods trace their patrilineage back to him. The tradition finds supports from a number of inscriptions found in the vicinity of Kannauj that mention several generations of a Rashtrakuta dynasty ruling there for two centuries. A very similar account is also mentioned in the "Rashtrayudha Kavya" of Rudrakavi, finished in 1595, who was the court poet in the court of the Rathore king, Narayana of Mayurgiri.

HISTORY OF MARWAD
Present Jodhpur and Adjoining Districts was known as the ancient kingdom of Marwad (Marwar) the Land of Death, the largest kingdom in Rajputana and the third largest of the Indian Kingdoms, after Kashmir and Hyderabad. Jodhpur, former capital of Marwad state, retains much of its medieval character. Beginning in 1549, when the city was called Jodhagarh, the Rathor clan of Rajputs fought and ruled from the virtually impregnable fort until their territory covered some 35,000 sq. miles making it the largest Rajput state.

According to Rathor tradition, the clan traces its origins back to the Hindu god, Rama, hero of the epic Ramayana, and thence to the sun. So the Rathors belong to the Suryavansha (solar race) branch of the Kshatriyas, the warrior caste of Hindus. Later, breaking into historical reality, in 470 A.D. Nayal Pal conquered the kingdom of Kanauj, near modern Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. The Rathor capital for seven centuries, Kanauj fell in 1193 to the Afghan invader's led by Muhammad Ghori.

The fleeing ruler, Jai Chand, drowned in the Ganga. But his son or grandson, Siyaji, had better luck. An expedient marriage alliance between the Rathore Sihaji and the sister of a local prince enabled the Rathores to consolidate themselves in this region. In fact, they prospered to such a degree that they managed to oust the Pratiharas of Mandore, nine km to the north of present day Jodhpur.He later set himself up as an independent ruler around the wealthy trading center of Pali, just south of Jodhpur. His descendants flourished, battled often, won often, and in 1381 Rao Chanda ousted the Parihars from Mandore which then became the Rathore seat of government.Rathore fortunes then turned. Rao Chanda's son and heir, Rainmal, won praise for his capture of Ajmer and was then entrusted with the care of his orphaned nephew, destined to inherit the Mewar throne of Chittor. Rainmal may well have had his eyes on this fine, hilltop fort. Though its structure was different to modern luxury buildings, from blackpool hotels in England to the Dubai Hilton, it was a work of glorious and luxurious architecture. Rainmal knew of the location, and wanted it very much for himself. But court intrigue and treachery stopped him. In 1438 he was doped with opium, and finally shot dead. This triggered bitter feuds, ending with Mewar and Marwar becoming separate states.Rathor legend continues in various versions. One is that Jodha, one of Rainmal's 24 sons, fled Chittor and finally, 15 years later, recaptured Mandore in 1453. Five years later he was acknowledged as ruler. A holy man sensibly advised him to move his capital to hilltop safety.

By 1459, it became evident that a more secure headquarters was required. The high rocky ridge nine km to the south of Mandore was an obvious choice for the new city of Jodhpur, with the natural enhanced by a fortress of staggering proportions, and to which Rao Jodha's successors added over the centuries.

MARWAR (MEWAD AND THE MUGHULS):
Rao Ganga Singh of Jodhpur (reigned 1516-32) fought alongside the army of the great warrior king of Mewar, Rana Sanga, against the first Mughal emperor, Babur. But over the next half century or so, the rulers of Jodhpur allied themselves with Babur's grandson, Akbar. Several rulers of Jodhpur became trusted lieutenants of the Mughals, such as Raja Surender, who conquered Gujarat and much of the Deccan for Akbar, and Raja Gaj Singh, who put down the rebellion of the Mughal prince, Khurram, against his father, Jahangir. With the support of the Mughals, the court of Jodhpur flourished and the kingdom became a great center of the arts and culture. In the 17th century Jodhpur became a flourishing center of trade for the camel caravans moving from Central Asia to the parts of Gujarat and vice versa. In 1657, however, Maharaja Jaswant Singh (reigned 1638-78) backed the wrong prince in the great war of succession to the Mughal throne. He was in power for almost twenty-five years with Aurangzeb before he was sent out to the frontier as viceroy in Afghanistan. Aurangzeb then tried to seize his infant son, but loyal retainers smuggled the little prince out of his clutches, hidden, they say, in a basket of sweets.

POLITICAL STRIFE: 
The kingdom of Jodhpur then formed a triple alliance with Udaipur and Jaipur, which together threw off the Mughal yoke. As a result,the Maharajas of Jodhpur finally regained the privilege of marrying Udaipur princesses something they had forfeited when they had allied themselves with the Mughals. A condition of these marriages, however, was that the sons born of the Udaipur princesses would be first in line to the Jodhpur throne. This soon led to considerable.jealousy. Nearly a century of turmoil followed, culminating in Jodhpur falling under the influence of, first, the Marathas, and then, in 1818, the British. The state of affairs was such that a young Rathor prince, when asked ,where Jodhpur was, simply pointed to the sheath of his 'dagger and said, "Inside here".

SIR PRATAP SINGH:
In the 1870's, a remarkable man came to the fore in Jodhpur: Sir Pratap Singh (left) .A son of Maharaja of Jodhpur, he himself ruled a neighboring kingdom called Idar, abdicated to become Regent of Jodhpur, which he ruled, in effect, for nearly fifty years. Sir Pratap Singh was a great warrior and the epitome of Rajput chivalry. He became an intimate friend of three British sovereigns. At Queen Victoria's durbar he is said to have presented her not with mere jewels, like everyone else, but with his own sword, his most valuable possession as aRajput warrior. Sir Pratap Singh laid the foundation of a modern state in Jodhpur, which Maharaja Umaid Singh (reigned 1918-47) built upon. The of Jodhpur was not merely the largest of the Rajput states, but also one of the most progressive. In 1949, after the independence of India, it was merged into the newly created state of Rajasthan.

MARWAR AND BEYOND
The Rathores gradually spread across Marwar, forming a brotherhood of landowners and village chieftains, loosely bound to each other by ties of clan and caste. An epoch in the history both of Marwar and of the Rathores was marked by Rao Jodha, a warrior who founded a kingdom that grew to encompass all of Marwar. He also founded the city of Jodhpur in 1459, and moved his capital thither from Mandore. One of his sons, Rao Bika, with the help of his brave uncle Rawat Kandhal, established the town of Bikaner in 1488, in the Jangladesh region lying to the north of Marwar; that town was to become the seat of a second major Rathore kingdom. Some of these migrations from Marwar into Gujarat caused changes in language and the spelling of Rathore to Rathod, which is seen in clans present in Gujarat. Rathods of Gujarat trace their history to the city Jodhpur. The various cadet branches of the Rathore clan gradually spread to encompass all of Marwar and later sallied abroad to found states in Central India and Gujarat. At the time of India's independence in 1947, the princely states ruled by various branches of the Rathore clan included.
   

MAA NAGNECHIYA

Nagnechiya Mata is kuldevi of all Rathore Rajputs. Main temple of Mata Nagnechiya is located in village Nagana near Jodhpur in Pachpadra tehsil, Barmer District.

History of Nagana Temple :
Rao Dhuhad (son of Rao Asthan) once attacked on “Godyana” near Kannoj to get his old state back from Mugals but he could not success in that. On his return he brought his kuldevi “Chakreshwari’s” statue from Karnat and established under a tree of Neem (Scientific Name - Azadirachta indica) in Nagana village. Because of this all Rathores worship Neem as well. A holy tree for Rathores. Because of the name of village(Nagana), kuldevi Chakreshwari is well known by the name Nagnechiya Maa. Generally in all villages where Rathores live they have a common Than (Temple) of Nagnechiya Mata.

PRINCELY STATES:

JODHPUR (MARWAR): Covering the present-day districts of JODHPUR, PALI, NAGUAR, BARMER, and JALOR.

UMAID BHAWAN PALACE, JODHPUR

BIKANER (JANGLADESH): Covering the present-day districts of Bikaner, Churu, Ganganagar and Hanumangarh.

GAJNER PALACE, BIKANER

KISHANGARH in present-day Rajasthan, founded in 1611 by Raja Kishan Singh, son of Udai Singh of Marwar.

PHOOL MAHAL PALACE, KISHANGARH

IDAR in present-day Gujarat, founded in 1728 or 1729.

RATLAM in present-day Ratlam District of Madhya Pradesh, founded 1651.

SITAMAU in present-day Mandsaur District of Madhya Pradesh, founded 1701 by Raja Kesho Das.

SAILANA in present-day Ratlam District of Madhya Pradesh, founded in 1730 by Raja Jai Singh.

Rathore rajputs are also found in Bihar, District called Sheohar there is a village called tariyani chapra,,there are lots of rathore rajputs...migrated from rajasthan(Jaipur).

RATHORE RULERS OF MARWAR (JODHPUR, BARMER)

JODHPUR ARMS

Rao Sheoji or Siyaji (1226-1273)
Rao Asthan (1273-1292)
Rao Doohad (1291-1309)
Rao Raipal (1309-1313)
Rao Kanhapal (1313-1323)
Rao Jalansi (1323-1228)
Rao Chada (1328-1344)
Rao Tida (1334-1357)
Rao Kanhadev (1357-1374)
Rao Biram Dev (1374-1383)
Rao Chanda or Chunda Rao (1383-1424)
Rao Kanha (1424-1427)
Rai Sanha (in rebellion) (1424-1427)
Rao Ranmal or Ranmalla (1427-1438)
Rao Jodha (1438-1488). Founder of Jodhpur.
Rao Satal (1488-1491)
Rao Suja (1491-1515)
Rao Ganga (1515-1532)
Rao Maldev or Malladeva (1532-1562)
Rao Chandrasen (1562-1584)
Raja Udai Singh or Udaya Singh (1584-1595)
Sawai Raja Suraj Singh (1595-1620)
Maharaja Gaja Singh (1620-1638)
Maharaja Jaswant Singh I (1638-1679)
Maharaja Ajit Singh (19 February 1679 - 24 June 1724). Born 1679, died 1724.
Maharaja Abhai Singh (24 June 1724 - 18 June 1749). Born 1702, died 1749.
Maharaja Ram Singh (1st time) (18 June 1749 - July 1751). Born 1730, died 1772.
Maharaja Bakht Singh (July 1751 - 21 September 1752). Born 1706, died1752.
Maharaja Bijay Singh (1st time) (21 September 1752 - 1753). Born 1724, died 1793.
Maharaja Ram Singh (2nd time) (1753 -September 1772)
Maharaja Bijay Singh (2nd time) (1772 - 17 July 1793)
Maharaja Bhim Singh (in rebellion) (13 April 1792 - 20 March 1793). Died 1803.
Maharaja Bhim Singh (17 July 1793 - 19 October 1803)
Maharaja Man Singh Rathore (19 October 1803 - 4 September 1843). Born 1783, died 1843.
Chhatra Singh (regent) (19 April 1817 - 6 January 1818). Born c.1800, died 1818.
Maharaja Takht Singh (14 October 1843 - 13 February 1873). Born 1819, died 1873.
Maharaja Jaswant Singh II (13 February 1873 - 11 October 1895. Born 1838, died 1895.
Maharaja Sardar Singh (11 October 1895 - 21 March 1911). Born 1880, died 1911.
Maharaja Sumer Singh (21 March 1911 - 3 October 1918). Born 1898, died 1918.
Maharaja Umaid Singh (3 October 1918 - 9 June 1947). Born 1903, died 1947.
Maharaja Hanwant Singh (9 June 1947-7 April 1949). Born 1923, acceded to India 7 April 1949, died 1952.
Maharaja Gaj Singh II


RATHORE RULERS OF BIKANER (JANGLADESH)

BIKANER ARMS

Rao Bika (1465-1504). Born 1438, died 1504. Founded Bikaner 1465. Son of Rao Jodha of Marwar.
Rao Naroji Singh (1504-1505). Son of Rao Bika.
Rao Lunkaranji (1505-1526). Son of Rao Bika.
Rao Jetsiji Singh (1526-1542). Son of Rao Lunkaranji.
Rao Kalyan Singh (1542-1571). Born 1519, died 1571. Son of Rao Jetsiji Singh.
Raja Raj Singh I (1571-1611). Born 1541, died 1612. Son of Raja Kalyan Singh.
Raja Dalpat Singh (1611-1614). Born 1565, died 1614. Son of Raja Raj Singh I.
Raja Sur Singh (1614-1631). Born 1595, died 1631. Son of Raja Raj Singh I.
Raja Karan Singh (1631-1669. Born 1616, died 1669. Son of Raja Karan Singh.
Maharaja Anup Singh (Raja 1669-1687, Maharaja 1687-1698). Born 1638, died 1698. Son of Raja Karan Singh.
Maharaja Sarup Singh (1698-1700). Born 1689, died 1700.
Maharaja Sujan Singh (1700-1736). Born 1690, died 1736.
Maharaja Zorawar Singh (1736-1745). Born 1713, died 1745. Husband of, Maharani. Gurnoor Kaur
Maharaja Gaj Singh (1745-1787). Born 1723, died 1787.
Maharaja Raj Singh II (1787). Born 1744, died 1787.
Maharaja Pratap Singh (1787). Born 1781, died 1787.
Maharaja Surat Singh (1788-1828). Born1766, died 1828.
Maharaja Ratan Singh (1828-1851). Born 1791, died 1851.
Maharaja Sardar Singh (1851-16 May 1872). Born 1818, died 1872.
Maharaja Dungar Singh (16 May 1872 - 19 August 1887). Born 1854, died 1887.
Maharaja Ganga Singh (19 August 1887-2 February 1943). Born 1880, died 1943.
Maharaja Sadul Singh (2 February 1943 - 7 April 1949). Born 1902, acceded to India 7 April 1949, died 25 September 1950)
Maharaja Karni Singh.

SURNAMES / SUB-CLANS OF RATHORE

1. JODHA - [Rulers of Jodhpur, Rajasthan]. Vanshaj of RAO JODHA

2. BIKA - [Rulers of Bikaner or Jangladesh]

o Bika Rangot - living in Ajeetpura (Hanumangarh District), Sidhmudh (Churu District) a And surrounding areas.

o Bika Sangot - living in Ajeetpura and the same areas of the Bika Sangot's.

3. BARMERA - living around barmer [rulers of Barmer (Marwar),Rajasthan]. Vanshaj of RAWAL MALLINATHJI (Marwar)

4. MAHECHA - living around Mehwanagar, Barmer (Vanshaj of RAWAL MALLINATHJI, Marwar)

5. BANIROT - living in Churu District.

6. KANDHAL - living around Ghanau (Churu District).

7. JAITAWAT - living around pali, descendant of rao Jaitaji Rathore

8. BALAWAT - Jagirs located majorly in Barmer, Kota and Jalore districts Mokalsar Mandavala Nimblana Posana Bhanwarajadi

9. JAITMALOT - The royal house hold of Banol & dhansa nagari jalore.

10. KOTRIYA - living around Kotra,Hathi singh ka gaw,Biyar,and Shiv (Barmer)Kotriya son of Rawal Mallinath (oldest son of rao salkha 1357-1374 A.D.) [Rulers of Kotra]

11. POKARNA - living around Pokran (Vanshaj of RAWAL MALLINATHJI)

12. CHAMPAWAT - Living around Pokaran,Peelwa,Jodhpur & Pali

13. UDAWAT - Living around Pali

14. MEDATIYA - (Ruler of Medata)living largely in Nagaur, Pali,Mewar,Jodhpur district Rajasthan

15. SINDHAL - living around jalor & pali.Kaonla

16. KUMPAWAT -

17. BIDAWAT - living around Bidasar Churu

18. JODHA RATANSINGHOT [Rulers of Ratlam]

19. RAWATOT - living around Rawatsar

20. KARAMSOT - living around Khinvsar Nagaur and Bikaner

21. KARNOT - the clan of Durgadas Rathore

22. SOHAR - Descendant of Rao Shobhitji Rathore

23. GAHERWAR or GAHARWAR - living in UP region mainly belonging to three dynasties of Dahia, Manda, and Vijaypur-Kantit. They were called Rathore when they migrated to Rajasthan.

24. ROUTRAY - Living in Gurujanga near Puri migrated from Rajasthan in 1805

25. RAO - rathores in eastern U.P who said to have descends of Rao jodha use RAO as their surname instead of rathores e.g. siddharth rao ,said to be from suryavansh..Some of the descendent's of Rao jodha settled in eastern U.P.(KHIMSAYPUR is a famous place of rathour's in farrukhabad district) They use Rao word as sir name instead of Rathour.eg Rao Praduymn Singh Rathore son of Rao Surender Pratap Singh Rathore.