Jaipur State

History

Jaipur state was founded in the Dhundhar region. Its predecessor state was the Dhundhar (Dausa) kingdom, founded in 1093 by Duleh Rai, also known as Dulha Rao. Jaipur state was known as Amber between the fourteenth century and 1727. In that year, a new capital was built and named Jayapura, then the kingdom was renamed Jaipur.

The modern-day Kushwaha community, of which the Kachwaha form a part, generally claim descent from Kusha, a son of the mythological Lord Rama. This enables their claim to be of the Suryavansh dynasty but it is a myth of origin developed in the twentieth century. Prior to that time, the various branches that form the Kushwah community - the Kachwahas, Kachhis, Koeris, and Muraos - favoured a connection with Shiva and Shakta, but a direct relationship between Kachwahas and these castes can not be eshtablished. Kacchi, Koeri and Murao can be asserted as those castes who have been degraded from Kshtriya status.

Amber Kingdom

In 1561, the chief at Amber, Bharamail Kachwaha, sought support from Akbar, the Mughal emperor. He was formally recognised as a Raja and was invested into the Mughal nobility in return for him giving his daughter to Akbar's harem. A governor was appointed to oversee Bharamail's territory and a tribute arrangement saw Bharamail given a salaried rank, paid for from a share of the area's revenue. The Rajput practice of giving daughters to the Mughal emperors in return for recognition as nobility and the honour of fighting on behalf of the Empire originated in this arrangement and thus the Mughals were often able to assert their dominance over Rajput chiefs in north India without needing to physically intimidate them, especially after their rout of rulers in Gondwana.

The ruling dynasty of Amber provided the Mughal Empire with some distinguished generals. Among them were Bhagwant Das, Man Singh I, who fought and governed from Kabul to Orissa and Assam and Jai Singh I.

Jaipur Kingdom

Jai Singh was succeeded by Ramsingh I, Bishan Singh and Jai Singh II. Jai Singh II, also known as Sawai Jai Singh, ruled the state from 1699 to 1743 was a famous mathematician and astronomer and during his rule the new capital city of Jaipur was founded in 1727.

Throughout the disintegration of the Mughal Empire, the armies of Jaipur were in a constant state of warfare. Towards the end of the 18th century, the Jats of Bharatpur and the chief of Alwar (Also a Kachwaha) declared themselves independent from Jaipur and each annexed the eastern portion of Jaipur's territory. This period of Jaipur's history is characterised by internal power-struggles and constant military conflicts with the Marathas, Jats, other Rajput states, as well as the British and the Pindaris (Jaipur's former mercenary allies). The kingdom suffered a disastrous defeat at the hands of the Maratha forces of Mahadji Scindia in the Battle of Patan in 1790. Nevertheless enough wealth remained in Jaipur for the patronage of fine temples/palaces, continuity of its courtly traditions and the well-being of its citizens and merchant communities. A treaty was initially made by Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh and the British under Governor General Marquis Wellesley in 1803, however the treaty was dissolved shortly afterwards by Wellesley's successor, Lord Cornwallis. In this event, Jaipur's Ambassador to Lord Lake observed that This was the first time, since the English government was established in India, that it had been known to make its faith subservient to its convenience.

In 1818 the Jaipur state became a British protectorate. In 1835 there was a serious disturbance in the city, after which the British government intervened. The state later became well-governed and prosperous. During the Indian rebellion of 1857 when the British invoked the treaty to request assistance in the suppression of rebellious sepoys, the Maharaja opted to preserve his treaty, and thus sent in troops to subdue the uprisings in the area around Gurgaon.

Jaipur's last princely ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union on 7 April 1949.

Rulers

The Maharajas of Jaipur belonged to the Kachwaha dynasty.

Nizamats

The Nizamats (governorships) of Jaipur State were the following:

Thikanas

The Thikanas (estates) of Jaipur state were:

Tazimi Thikana

Paid upwards of Rs 25000 in state times to the Jaipur state.

1. Khareda (Title of Thakur) (Clan Surtanots)
2. Pipla
3. Dhula (Rajawat)
4. Barwara (Rajawat)
5. Chomu (Title Thakur)(Clan Kacchhawa - Nathawat) - boasts of many Modern Indian Army / Navy greats
6. Samode (Title Thakur, Personal title Rawal)(Clan Kacchhawa - Nathawat)
7. Kalwada(कलवाड़ा)
8. Diggi (Khangarot)
9. Aluda
10. Padli
11. Dooni (Kacchhawa- Gogawat)
12. Achrol (Title Rajadhiraj from Mewar, Kacchhawa - Balbhadrot)
13. Padampura
14. Shahpura (Title of Roa and head of all the Shekhawat Clan)
15. Garh Taknet (Kacchhawa - Shekhawat)
16. Baniyana
17. Gudha(chander ji)
18. Geejgarh
19. Guhala
20. Dangarthal
21. Marwaa
22. Dudu (Title Thakur, Khangarot)
23. Saawli (Nathawat)
24. Morija (Title of Thakur)(Clan Nathawat)
25. Saawarda (Khangarot)
26. Doongri (Title Thakur)(Nathawat)
27. Madhogarh(Bhati)
28. Mandaa (Khangarot)
29. Malsisar (Title Thakur)
30. Mandrela (Title Thakur)
31. Baghera
32. Mehndwaas (Khangarot)
33. Khaatu
34. Natwaara (Kacchhawa - Nathawat)
35. Mundota (Kacchhawa - Nathawat)
36. Kaalwaar (Kacchawa - Kalyandasot)
37. Jobner (Khangarot)
38. Karansar (Title of Thakur)(Clan Sisodiea)
39. Siras
40. Daanta (Shekhawat)
41. Saakoon (Khangarot)
42. Saantha (Title Thakur)(Clan Rathore)
43. Kanota (Title Thakur)(Clan Rathore)
44. Nailaa (Title Thakur) (Clan Rathore)
45. Ajayrajpura (Title of Thakur)(Clan Nathawat)
46. Kheda
47. Mahaar (Shekhawat
48. Sheopur
49. Alsisar (Title Thakur) (clan shekhawat)
50. Mukangarh (Title of Thakur) (clan shekhawat)
51. Mahansar (Title of Thakur) (Clan shekhawat)
52. Bhuteda (Title of Thakur) ( Clan Nathawat)

Khas Chauki

Paid upwards of Rs 10000 in state times to the Jaipur state.

1. Talchidi ( Title of Thakur) (Clan Badgujar)
2. Bicchao
3. Renwal
4. Padasoli
5. Pachar
6. Chitora
7. Rausi
8. Kailai
9. Ramgarh
10. Kheri
11. Jadawata - Paid no tribute but rendered service by Cavalry.

Mamlaguzar

Special Category, included some of the most prominent families of Jaipur state. Paid nazrana upwards of Rs 30000 in state times to the Jaipur state. Most were closest to the King and his family, others were most prominent and possessed their own army and served directly under Mughals in Middle Ages. All of these were hereditary Tazimi Thikana.

1. Jhalai - A younger branch of Jaipur seat, in case of vacancy, the future king was adopted from Jhalai. (Clan Rajawat)
2. Isarda - A younger branch of Jhalai seat, in case of vacancy, the future king was adopted from Isarda.(Clan Rajawat)
3. Baler - A younger branch of Jhalai seat, in case of vacancy, the future king was adopted from Baler as jhalai and Isarda had no issue Baler became the first choice. (Clan Rajawat)
4. Siwar (Clan Rajawat)
5. Bissau,& Surajgarh (3rd Biggest Thikana of Jaipur State & Personal title of Rawal)(Clan Shekhawat)
6. Khendela (Title of Raja) (Clan Shekhawat)
7. Dundlodh (Clan Shekhawat)
8. Khetri - 2nd Biggest Thikana of Jaipur and biggest in Panchpana confederation.(Title Raja)(Clan Shekhawat)
9. Nawalgarh (Personal Title of Rawal)(Clan Shekhawat)
10. Mandawa (Title of Thakur)(Clan Shekhawat)
11. Sikar - Biggest Thikana of Jaipur(Title of Roa)(Clan Shekhawat)
12. Lawan (Title of Raja)
13. Uniara (Title of Roa)(Clan Naruka)
14. Lawa (Naruka)
15. Nimera (Naruka)

Chakotidar

1. Patan - Torawati, a separate estate of Tomar Rajputs.
2. Mundru - Torawati, a separate estate of Shekhawat Rajputs.

Jaipur Residency

The Jaipur Residency was established in 1821. It included the states of Jaipur, Kishangarh and Lawa. The latter had belonged to the Haraoti-Tonk Agency until 1867.