Thakur Bhojraj
Encyclopedia
Roa Shri Bhojraj Singh Ji Saheb, was born in 1567 (Bhadwa Sudi 11, samwat 1624), Rao Bhojraj Ji was the ruler of Udaipurwati
1621/1640, a generous, brave and noble person. He was the son of Raja Shri Raisal Ji Saheb of Khandela
and his 4th wife, Rani Hansa Kanwar Mertani Ji Sahiba of Merta (daughter of Jagmal Viramdevot of Merta). He received the “Kosambi” in 1608 as his jagir
by his father, where he settled down in 1608 AD (samwat 1665), it was later renamed Udaipurwati, he was granted a mansab of 800 zat and 400 sawars, later raised to 1000 zat and 500 sawars. In 1582 AD (samwat 1639), he represented his father, Raja Raisal in the battle of Kangra.
In 1596, the year of famine
, he started the construction of a tank, namely the “Bhoj Sagar” (in Khandela) for the relief of famine sufferers. He constructed the Fort in 1682 and a famous Bhojbagh Garden.
Rao Bhojraj Ji died c 1640 at Khandela. He was the ancestor of Bhojraj Ji Ka
sept of Shekhawat
s.
Udaipurwati
Udaipurwati is a city in Shekhawati and a municipality in Jhunjhunun district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.- History :His Highness King Bhojraj Singh Ji was the ruler of Udaipurwati. He was a Good & Brave King and the ancestor of Bhojraj Ji Ka Shekhawats...
1621/1640, a generous, brave and noble person. He was the son of Raja Shri Raisal Ji Saheb of Khandela
Khandela
Khandela is a city and municipality located within the Sikar district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is known to be the place where the Rajputs converted into a Banya clan by name of Maheshwari...
and his 4th wife, Rani Hansa Kanwar Mertani Ji Sahiba of Merta (daughter of Jagmal Viramdevot of Merta). He received the “Kosambi” in 1608 as his jagir
Jagir
In historic India, a jagir was a small territory granted by the ruler to an army chieftain in fairly short terms usually of three years but not extending beyond his lifetime, in recognition of his military service...
by his father, where he settled down in 1608 AD (samwat 1665), it was later renamed Udaipurwati, he was granted a mansab of 800 zat and 400 sawars, later raised to 1000 zat and 500 sawars. In 1582 AD (samwat 1639), he represented his father, Raja Raisal in the battle of Kangra.
In 1596, the year of famine
Famine
A famine is a widespread scarcity of food, caused by several factors including crop failure, overpopulation, or government policies. This phenomenon is usually accompanied or followed by regional malnutrition, starvation, epidemic, and increased mortality. Every continent in the world has...
, he started the construction of a tank, namely the “Bhoj Sagar” (in Khandela) for the relief of famine sufferers. He constructed the Fort in 1682 and a famous Bhojbagh Garden.
Progeny
Thakur Bhojraj had 3 sons.- Todarmal (he succeeded his father as the ruler of Udaipurwati
Rao Bhojraj Ji died c 1640 at Khandela. He was the ancestor of Bhojraj Ji Ka
Bhojraj Ji Ka
Bhojraj Ji Ka is Subsub Clan or branch of Shekhawat Clan of Kachawa Dynasty. The descendants of King Bhojraj of Udaipurwati are known as "Bhojraj Ji Ka" Shekhawats. Bhojraj Ji Ka Shekhawats ruled over two territories one was Pentalisa and another was Panchpana.....
sept of Shekhawat
Shekhawat
Shekhawat is a sub-clan of Kachwaha Rajputs found mainly in Rajasthan, India. The Shekhawat clan claims descent from the great rajput warrior Maharao Shekha Ji. The Shekhawats were the most prominent among all sub clans of Kachwahas of Jaipur. Shekhawats were the rulers of Shekhawati.-History:The...
s.