Thakur Shardul Singh
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Maharao Shardul Singh Shekhawat was born in the year 1681 and was the ruler of Jhunjhunu
(in present-day Rajasthan
, India
). 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 that he occupied (usurped) Jhunjhunu & ruled over it for twelve years. After his death the estate was divided equally among his five sons & they continued to rule over it till india achieved freedom.
To commemorate the sweet memory of their father, his sons made a monumental dome at Parasrampura. Its fresco painting is worth seeing.All the five sons of shardul singh Ji were very brave and capable and efficient rulers. They raised many new villages, towns, forts and palaces, They encouraged the Seths (Merchants) for trade. As a result they grew rich and made many Havelies. The fresco-paintings of these havelies clearly speak about that glorious period & prosperity. Moreover the rich merchants made the wells ponds, bawaries, temples and inns at various places. They are the examples of industrial architectural excellence.The fresco-painting probably came in to existence in the eighteenth century. It was during the period of Shardual Singh ji that fresco painting was in much vogue.
), near Degana
and had children.
was divided into five equal shares. The administration by his five sons was cumulatively known as Panchpana
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 present-day Rajasthan
Rajasthan
Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
). He conquered Jhunjhunu in 1730 from Rohilla Khan "Raseela" who was the last Nawab
Nawab
A Nawab or Nawaab is an honorific title given to Muslim rulers of princely states in South Asia. It is the Muslim equivalent of the term "maharaja" that was granted to Hindu rulers....
of Jhunjhunu.Shardul Singh was as brave as his ancestor Rao Shekha ji was, It was by dint of his Subtle political Demeanour that he occupied (usurped) Jhunjhunu & ruled over it for twelve years. After his death the estate was divided equally among his five sons & they continued to rule over it till india achieved freedom.
To commemorate the sweet memory of their father, his sons made a monumental dome at Parasrampura. Its fresco painting is worth seeing.All the five sons of shardul singh Ji were very brave and capable and efficient rulers. They raised many new villages, towns, forts and palaces, They encouraged the Seths (Merchants) for trade. As a result they grew rich and made many Havelies. The fresco-paintings of these havelies clearly speak about that glorious period & prosperity. Moreover the rich merchants made the wells ponds, bawaries, temples and inns at various places. They are the examples of industrial architectural excellence.The fresco-painting probably came in to existence in the eighteenth century. It was during the period of Shardual Singh ji that fresco painting was in much vogue.
Married Life
He had three marriages. His first marriage was in 1698 to Thukrani Sahaj Kanwar Biki Ji Sahiba, the daughter of Manroop Singh Bika of Nathasar. His second marriage was to Thukrani Sirey Kanwar Biki Ji Sahiba, the daughter of Mukal Singh Bika of Nathasar. The third marriage was to Thukrani Bakhat Kanwar Mertani Ji Sahiba, the daughter of Devi Singh Mertiya of Poonglota (MarwarMarwar
Marwar is a region of southwestern Rajasthan state in western India. It lies partly in the Thar Desert. In Rajasthani dialect "wad" means a particular area. The word Marwar is derived from Sanskrit word 'Maruwat'. English translation of the word is 'The region of desert'., The Imperial Gazetteer...
), near Degana
Degana
Degana is a town and surrounding tehsil located in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan, India. The town is situated roughly southeast of 90 km from Nagaur, at a junction of State Highways 59 and 60...
and had children.
Children
He had six sons:- Thakur Jorawar Singh, (by 1st wife), born at KantKant AlsisarKant is a small village in the Alsisar mandal of Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan, India. It is located 24 km away from Jhunjhunu in North side, and 6 km away from Alsisar.- History :...
, married and had children. He died in 1745. He built Jorawargarh fort, ancestor of the families of Chowkari, Taen, Malsisar, Gangiyasar,Mandrella etc. - Thakur Kishan Singh, (by 3rd wife), born in 1709, ancestor of the families of KhetriKhetriKhetri Nagar is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is part of Shekhawati region. Khetri is actually two towns, the first "Khetri Town" was founded by Raja Khet Singhji Nirwan. The other is the town of "Khetri Nagar", which is about 10 km away from Khetri. It is known for...
, Arooka, Seegra, 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...
, etc. - Kunwar Bahadur Singh, (by 3rd wife), born in 1712 and died in 1732.
- Thakur Akhay Singh, (by 3rd wife), born 1713, built Akhegarh Fort. Died without children in 1750.
- Thakur Nawal SinghThakur Nawal SinghThakur Shri Nawal Singh Shekhawat Ji Saheb Bahadur was the ruler of Nawalgarh and Mandawa , born in 1715, he was fifth son of Thakur Shardul Singh of Jhunjhunu, and his third wife, Thakurani Bakhat Kanwar, he was granted the title of Bahadur and a mansab of 3000 zat and 2000 sawars in 1775, built...
Bahadur (by 3rd wife), born in 1715, ancestor of the families of NawalgarhNawalgarhNawalgarh may refer to:*Nawalgarh, Rajasthan, India*Nawalgarh, Himachal Pradesh, India...
, Mahensar, Dorasar, Mukundgarh, Narsinghani,Balonda and 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...
. He died on 24 February 1780. - Thakur Keshri Singh, (by 3rd wife), born in 1728, ancestor of the families of Dundlod, Surajgarh, and BissauBissauBissau is the capital city of Guinea-Bissau. The city's borders are conterminous with the Bissau Autonomous Sector. In 2007, the city had an estimated population of 407,424 according to the Instituto Nacional de Estatística e Censos...
. He was the 6th and youngest son and he died in 1768.
Death
Shardul Singh died on 17 April 1742. Unfortunately, his son Bahadur Singh had died in his lifetime at an early age. As a result his estateEstate (house)
An estate comprises the houses and outbuildings and supporting farmland and woods that surround the gardens and grounds of a very large property, such as a country house or mansion. It is the modern term for a manor, but lacks the latter's now abolished jurisdictional authority...
was divided into five equal shares. The administration by his five sons was cumulatively known as Panchpana
Panchpana
Panchpana when translated from hindi to english means The five EstatesINTRODUCTION: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...