Panchpana
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Panchpana when translated from hindi to english means The five Estates
INTRODUCTION:
Panchpana is the term used to describe the combined territories and thikanas ruled by the successors of Maharao Sardul Singh of Jhunjhunu who belonged to the bhojraj ji ka clan of shekhawats.Bhojraj Ji Ka Shekhawats ruled over two territories; one was Pentalisa and another was PanchPana. The Bhojraj Ji Ka sub-clan of Shekhawats was the most prominent among the shekhawat rajputs.They built many magnificent forts in their Thikanas. Panchpana thakurs ruled over highest no. of Thikanas in Shekhawati. Many Thikanas had their own flags and emblems.
HISTORY OF Panchpana:
Thakur Shardul Singh
a descendent of Rao Bhojraj Ji conquered Jhunjhunu
in 1730 from the Kayamkhani Nawabs. Shardul Singh had six sons, namely, Thakur Jorawar Singh, Thakur Kishan Singh, Thakur Bahadur Singh, Thakur Akhe Singh, Thakur Nawal Singh and Thakur Kesari Singh. Unfortunately, Bahadur Singh had expired in an early age. Later on Shardul Singh’s estate was divided into five equal shares among his five sons. These five shares were known as Panch Pana. Akhe Singh died without issue, so his share was given to the other brothers. Thakur Shardul Singh’s sons and their descendents founded many new well planned and prosperous Thikanas.
INTRODUCTION:
Panchpana is the term used to describe the combined territories and thikanas ruled by the successors of Maharao Sardul Singh of Jhunjhunu who belonged to the bhojraj ji ka clan of shekhawats.Bhojraj Ji Ka Shekhawats ruled over two territories; one was Pentalisa and another was PanchPana. The Bhojraj Ji Ka sub-clan of Shekhawats was the most prominent among the shekhawat rajputs.They built many magnificent forts in their Thikanas. Panchpana thakurs ruled over highest no. of Thikanas in Shekhawati. Many Thikanas had their own flags and emblems.
HISTORY OF Panchpana:
Thakur Shardul Singh
Thakur Shardul Singh
Maharao Shardul Singh Shekhawat was born in the year 1681 and was the ruler of Jhunjhunu . He conquered Jhunjhunu in 1730 from Rohilla Khan "Raseela" who was the last Nawab of Jhunjhunu.Shardul Singh was as brave as his ancestor Rao Shekha ji was, It was by dint of his Subtle political Demeanour...
a descendent of Rao Bhojraj Ji conquered Jhunjhunu
Jhunjhunu
Jhunjhunu is a town in the state of Rajasthan in India, and the administrative headquarters of Jhunjhunu District. It is located a 180 km from Jaipur and 245 km from Delhi. The town is famous for the frescos on its grand Havelis, a special artistic feature of this region.- Etymology...
in 1730 from the Kayamkhani Nawabs. Shardul Singh had six sons, namely, Thakur Jorawar Singh, Thakur Kishan Singh, Thakur Bahadur Singh, Thakur Akhe Singh, Thakur Nawal Singh and Thakur Kesari Singh. Unfortunately, Bahadur Singh had expired in an early age. Later on Shardul Singh’s estate was divided into five equal shares among his five sons. These five shares were known as Panch Pana. Akhe Singh died without issue, so his share was given to the other brothers. Thakur Shardul Singh’s sons and their descendents founded many new well planned and prosperous Thikanas.
- (Descendants of Thakur Zorawar Singh): Chowkari, founded by Thakur Bakhat Singh in 1745, son of Thakur Zorawar Singh of Jhunjhunu. Site of a castle.
- Malsisar, founded by Thakur Maha Singh in 1745, son of Thakur Zorawar Singh of Jhunjhunu, started the construction of Malsisar Fort in 1762.
- Mandrella, founded by Thakur Daulat Singh in 1751/1791, third son of Thakur Zorawar Singh of Jhunjhunu. Site of a fort.
- Chanana, founded by Thakur Ranjit Singh, son of Thakur Daulat Singh, he constructed the Fort of Chanana.
- Gangiyasar, granted to Thakur Medh Singh. Site of a fort.
- Taen the estate was founded by Thakur Salim Singh , son of Thakur Zorawar Singh of Jhunjhunu. Site of a fort.
- Sirohi, founded by Thakur Salim Singh, son of Thakur Zorawar Singh of Jhunjhunu. Site of a fort.
- Dabdi Dheer Singh, founded by Thakur Kirat Singh, son of Thakur Zorawar Singh of Jhunjhunu.
- (Descendants of Thakur Kishan Singh): Khetri, founded by Thakur Kishan Singh in 1742, second largest Thikana in Jaipur after Sikar. Site of the kaleidoscopic Bhopalgarh Fort, Bagore Fort and a Palace. Thakur Bhopal Singh constructed the Khetri Mahal in 1770.
- AlsisarAlsisarAlsisar is a small town in Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India. It is in the north-western part of the district. The area surrounding the town is an arid semi desert...
I, site of a fort, founded by Thakur Chattar Singh in 1853. - Alsisar II, founded by Thakur Ganpat Singh in 1853.
- Heerwa, founded by Thakur Ramnath Singh. Thakur Pahar Singh constructed the fort of Heerwa in 1763.
- Sigra, founded by Thakur Mehtab Singh, site of a small Castle.
- Arooka, site of a fort, the estate was founded by Thakur Duleha Singh in 1796.
- Badangarh, site of a fort, the estate was founded by Thakur Badan Singh.
- (Descendants of Thakur Nawal Singh): NawalgarhNawalgarhNawalgarh may refer to:*Nawalgarh, Rajasthan, India*Nawalgarh, Himachal Pradesh, India...
, founded by Thakur Nawal Singh in 1737 at the village site of Rohili. Nawalgarh has two forts, Bala Kila Fort, built in 1737, and Fatehgarh or Kachiagarh Fort, as well as Roop Niwas Palace. - MandawaMandawaMandawa is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is part of Shekhawati region. Mandawa is situated 190 km off Jaipur in the north. The town lies between latitude 28°.06’ in the north and longitude 75°.20’ in the east. Mandawa is known for its fort and havelis...
, founded in 1791 by the third and fourth sons of Thakur Narsinghdas of Nawalgarh in 1791. Castle Mandawa was built by Thakur Nawal Singh, in 1755. - Mahensar, founded in 1768 by Thakur Nahar Singh, second son of Thakur Nawal Singh of Nawalgarh. Mahensar has a magnificent castle.
- Parasrampura, founded by Thakur Bhawani Singh, son of Thakur Nahar Singh. Site of a small Castle.
- Mukundgarh, site of a fort, the estate founded by Thakur Mukand Singh in 1859, son of Thakur Nathu Singh of Nawalgarh.
- Dorasar, founded by Kunwar Prem Singh.
- PacheriPacheriPacheri is a village in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is inhabited by over 6,000 residents.-Geography:Pacheri is located at . It has an average elevation of 291 metres ....
, founded by Kunwar Prem Singh. - Ismailpur
- Jakoda
- Kolinda etc.
- (Descendants of Thakur Kesari Singh); Dundlod, founded by Thakur Kesari Singh, who constructed Dundlod Fort in 1750. The fort has the majestic Diwan Khana.
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, founded in 1746 by Thakur Kesari Singh, site of a fort. - SurajgarhSurajgarhSurajgarh is a city and a municipality in Jhunjhunun district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.MLA - Sharwan Kumar-Geography:Surajgarh is located at . It has an average elevation of 280 metres . For more information on Surajgarh please visit www.surajgarh.com-Demographics: India census,...
, founded in 1778 by Thakur Surajmal.Site of a fort.