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Thakur Ramnarayan Singh Tomar of Shyampura Estate of Bhind of Tomar Gurjars.

तोमर/तंवर गुर्जरों के भिंड के श्यामपुरा ठिकाने के ठाकुर साहब रामनारायण सिंह जी तोमर l

Shyampura Estate:

After the rule of the Tanwar/Tomar Gurjars in Delhi came to an end, their branches spread to different regions. Some princes moved towards the Saharanpur region, while others reached Gwalior. One of these branches went to Bhind, where the foundation of the Shayampura Estate was laid.

Dhau Bakshi Shri Madhao Singh Khatana ~ Jagirdar, Bharatpur

"Dhau Ki Haveli" ~ Jagir of Khatana Gurjars:

Bharatpur's first historic and renowned mansion is a 300-year-old mansion. The mansion of the Khatana Gurjars, the Jagirdars of Bharatpur, is known as the "Dhau Khatanao ki Haveli". Seven mansions are built together, connected to each other. This is known as a the cluster of mansions. The history of the Dhau Khatana Gurjar family, the Jagirdars of Bharatpur, dates back 500 years.

Thakur Saheb Rao Saheb Niranjan Singh Dangas, Jagirdar of Sirsaud estate, Gwalior

स्व. ठाकुर श्री राव निरंजन सिंह जी, टिकाना - सिरसौद

Old image of Samthar State, the princely state of Khatana Gurjaras.

Samthar State:

Samthar State was a princely state in the Bundelkhand region during the British Raj, located in modern-day Jhansi District, Uttar Pradesh. Ruled by the Khatana Gurjara Dynasty with the title of Raja, it was officially established in 1817 and accessed to India in 1950.

Khatana Dynasty

This is an image of Thakur Sahib Baldev Singh Ji Dhabhai, the Jagirdar of the Choroti Pahar estate in Alwar. This image is displayed in the Alwar Museum. The Dhabhai Gurjars were seven brothers, six of whom were martyred in the battle. Ultimately, Thakur Sahib Baldev Singh Ji Dhabhai was the only survivor and emerged victorious. After the battle, he was granted the Jagir of Choroti Pahar.

The Invincible Gujjaras 🚩

Following their successful resistance against the Arab invasions in the 8th century, the Gurjars—established a powerful empire that functioned as a "wall" protecting North India for nearly three centuries

Establishment of Imperial Power: Nagbhatta Gurjara or Nagabhata I (r. c. 730–760 CE) laid the foundation of the Imperial Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty after repulsing the Arab forces (referred to as mlechchhas or tajikas) in 738 CE.

Dynasty: Pratihara

Caste: Gurjar/Gujjar

Thakur Fateh Singh Thekula of Karkauli and his son Kunwar Sadhu Singh Thekula

Anandipur Kakrauli estate of Gurjars in Agra District, among the largest in Firozabad, is nestled right beside the Yamuna River and consists of 24 villages spread along the sides of Yamuna.

Source: Agra: a Gazetteer of the District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and OudhbyH.R. Nevill

Ruling Clan - Thekula Gurjaras

The Khatana family of Rithoj stands as a testament that true legacy is not just recorded in the pages of history; it is built by continuously adapting to the needs of society over time. From exhibiting valor on battlefields, fighting for farmers' rights in a democratic India, to achieving excellence in modern fields like medicine and engineering today—this family has kept the spirit of "Nation First" alive across generations.

Their journey began with Dada Ram Roop Ji, who opposed the Mughal Empire and migrated from Rajasthan, followed by Dada Kaal Singh Ji, who established the family in Rithoj after defeating Thakur Gurja Singh; the spirit of sacrifice continued with Dada Sahiya Singh Ji, who attained martyrdom during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The military legacy reached great heights under Honorary Captain Chetram Khatana (Sardar Bahadur) of the British Indian Army, who displayed extraordinary bravery during World War II at Monte Cassino, inspiring Colonel Girdhari Singh and uplifting soldiers like Kamal Ram. This legacy of sacrifice continued as his son, Subedar Gopi Chand Khatana, laid down his life in the Sino-Indian War, while in a historic parallel, Colonel Girdhari Singh’s son (Second Lieutenant) also attained martyrdom in the same war. In independent India, Chaudhary Ram Chandra Khatana (Babuji) led social and political change—serving as a five-time unopposed Sarpanch and spearheading a massive farmers’ movement with Rajesh Pilot. The family’s contributions continued through Shri Pradeep Khatana, Dr. Ranbir Singh, and Chaudhary Dharampal Singh in social service, law, and healthcare, while the next generation—Dr. Pratap Singh Khatana (married to Kunwarni Manju Panwar) and Colonel (Retd.) Dr. Surinder Singh Khatana—carried forward the legacy in banking, military, and medicine; today, this proud tradition lives on through Er. Rahul Khatana(grandson of Gopi Chand Khatana ji) and Chaudhary Anubhav Khatana(grandson of Ram Chandra Khatana ji) representing the modern face of this glorious lineage.

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Photos Shared by: @hardik.s_khatana Kunwar Hardik Singh Khatana

The first photograph features Chaudhary Balraj Singh, son of Nambardar Nain Singh from Old Seelampur village. A law graduate from the Campus Law Centre, Delhi University (Class of 1951), he was fondly known as Babuji. He gave up his legal practice to fully dedicate himself to the upliftment and service of Dilli Dehat.

The second image is an article highlighting his village and legacy of his father, Nambardar Nain Singh, a respected figure of Old Seelampur village.

Raja Vishambar Singh Chauhan ~ Mundlana State

Mundlana was a state governed by the Chauhan clan of the Gurjar community, reflecting a legacy of valor, leadership, and deep-rooted heritage.The ruling family belonged to the Dappe Chauhan lineage, tracing their ancestry to Rana Deepraj Chauhan, the youngest son of Gujjar Maharana Hariraj Chauhan and the nephew of the legendary Gujjar Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan.This lineage stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Chahamana Gujjar warriors, who played a significant role in shaping the history and cultural identity of northern India.

After the fall of Prithviraj Chauhan in Ajmer following the Second Battle of Tarain, his brother Rana Hariraj Chauhan(also known as Hariraj Gurjar or Maharana Hariraj) ascended the throne of Ajmer. However, his rule did not last long, and he was eventually forced to leave.

Hariraj Chauhan then migrated to Ranthambore along with his family, including his young nephew Govindaraja IV, the son of Prithviraj Chauhan. Govindaraja went on to establish the Chahamana (Chauhan)Gujjara lineage in Ranthambore.

Meanwhile, Hariraj Chauhan, along with his son Rana Kalsaraj Chauhan, moved towards the Shamli region, where Hariraj Gurjar later passed away. Rana Kalsaraj Chauhan is credited in tradition with establishing the Chauhan Gurjar presence in the Kairana region. From his lineage, his brothers Rana Devraj Chauhan and Rana Deepraj Chauhan are said to have given rise to the Devda Chauhan and Dappe Chauhan sub-clans.

The Dappe Chauhans are associated with the establishment of the Mundlana Riyasat, while the descendants of Rana Kalsaraj Chauhan, known as the Kalshyan Chauhans, are linked with the Kairana Riyasat and the Balwa Gujran estate.

This historic photograph depicts the Darbaris of Peernagar State (Peernagar Riyaasat).

Peernagar State, also known as Peernagar Riyaasat, is remembered in regional accounts as a prominent State of the Mawai/Mavi Gurjaras. Despite its local significance and influence, it did not receive formal recognition as a princely state under the British Raj, reportedly due to its resistance to British authority.

Among its notable rulers were Maharaja Jay Karan Singh Mawai, Maharaja Kheemchand Mavi, Raja Hatam Singh Mawai, and Raja Jhabar Singh Mavi. The royal family of Peernagar State also shared close ties with the Gurjar royal families of Sadhauli Hariya State and Landhaura State.

Credit: Kunwar Yashraj Mavi (Descendant of Maharaja Jay Karan Singh Mawai)

Devnarayan is a revered folk deity and warrior worshipped primarily in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, India, believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Born in Vikram Samvat 968 (approx. 911 AD) to Rawat Rao Savai Bhoj Chauhan and Rani Sadu Khatana(Sadu Mata) of the Gujjar/Gurjar/Gujar community, he is celebrated for protecting righteousness, serving the public, and performing miracles. Clan: Bagdawat Chauhan, Caste: Gurjar/Gujjar

Lieutenant General Gurdeep Singh, from the Chechi Clan of the Gurjar/Gujjar community, is a senior officer of the Indian Army. He served as Chief of Staff of Western Command. Commissioned into the Kumaon Regiment in 1977, he also served as Commandant of Infantry School, Mhow and held major commands in Jammu & Kashmir, including the Siachen Glacier. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy.

Maharaja Jay Karan Singh Mawai(Hon. Magistrate) - Peernagar Riyaasat (Peernagar State).

Peernagar State, also known as Peernagar Riyaasat, is remembered in regional accounts as a prominent estate of the Mawai/Mavi Gurjar community. Despite its local significance and influence, it did not receive formal recognition as a princely state under the British Raj, reportedly due to its resistance to British authority.

Maharaja Pranav Singh Panwar 'Champion' also known as Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion (born 6 April 1966) is an Indian politician and the titular Maharaja of Landhaura State, who served as member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly where he represented the Khanpur and Laksar constituencies for two terms each. He was elected for four consecutive terms and was one of the senior members of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly. He has also served as a cabinet-rank official in the previous state governments under the Chief-Ministership of N. D. Tiwari, Vijay Bahuguna & Harish Rawat.

Kalshyan Chauhan (Chahamana):

The Kalshyan sub-clan of the Chauhan Gurjars is a prominent lineage traditionally associated with the Kairana region in present-day Uttar Pradesh. The clan traces its origin to Rana Kalsa, son of Hariraj Chauhan, who established Kairana as a principal center. The Kalshyan Khap comprises a confederation of eighty-four villages (Chaurasi), reflecting a well-organized socio-political structure rooted in clan solidarity and customary governance.

Balwan Gujran, Shamli:

Tracing our roots to Gurjar Samrat Vasudev Chauhan of Shakambari.

According to genealogy, Rana Kalsa, son of Hariraj Chauhan, founded the estate of Kairana and made it his principal seat. The Kairana estate comprised the eighty-four villages (Chaurasi) of the Kalshyan Khap of the Chauhan Gujjars a well-organized territorial and clan-based administrative unit. The Kalshyan estate held considerable influence even during Akbar's reign. In 1578, by imperial decree, the Mughals recognized the semi-autonomous status of five major Khaps of Delhi province: the Baliyan Jat Khap, the Kalshyan Gujar Khap, the Salkallen Jat Khap, the Dahiya Jat Khap, and the Gathwala Jat Khap. These estates were granted autonomy in religion, customary law, and internal administration, functioning much like jagirdari holding 39 under imperial suzerainty. The Kalshyan Chauhan Gujjars maintained close socio-political ties with neighboring Jat Khaps, especially the Baliyan and Salkallen. As recorded by Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak in the Ain-i-Akbari, the zamindars of Kairana Mahal in Saharanpur sarkar, Delhi province, were Gujjars. Kandhla was also held predominantly by Gujjar landholders under the same framework.

The ruling family of Balwa Gujran is a very prominent and prestigious family, known as "Hathi wale" (the ones with elephants).

Even after independence, they still kept a female elephant, and their horses were adorned with gold ornaments.

The Balwa Railway Station was built by 5 of them. The two brothers were Chaudhary Devi Singh and Deshraj Singh Chauhan.

Someshvara Chauhan or Someshwara Gujjar(IAST: Someśvara, r.  1169–1177) was an Indian king belonging to the Chahamana dynasty and ruled parts of present-day Rajasthan in north-western India. He was brought up at the Chaulukya court in Gujarat by his maternal relatives. After the death of Prithviraja II, the Chahamana ministers brought him to the capital Ajmer and appointed him as the new king. He is said to have commissioned several Shiva temples in Ajmer, and is best known as the father of Prithviraja III (Prithviraj Chauhan).

Chahamana Dynasty

Anandipur Kakrauli estate of Gurjars in Agra District, among the largest in Firozabad, is nestled right beside the Yamuna River and consists of 24 villages spread along the sides of Yamuna.