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Bhiwadi Estate of the Tomar/Tanwar Gurjaras

Bhiwadi, once the last frontier region of the Alwar State, was a prominent jagir comprising 54 villages under the leadership of Mukdum Kishan Sahai Tanwar ji. After him, his son, Mukdum Phool Singh Tanwar ji, succeeded as the Mukdum of Bhiwadi. During their tenure, official court (kachehri) proceedings were conducted at their grand haveli, which served as an important administrative center of the estate.

These historical details were shared by the descendant of Mukdum Kishan Sahai Tanwar ji, Mukdum Tej Pratap Singh Tanwar ji.

This photo is of the Royal Family of Peernagar State, belonging to the Mawai/Mavi Gurjars.

Year:1941

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.

1. Samthar States: was a 11 gun salute princely state in India during the British Raj. The state was administered as part of the Bundelkhand Agency of Central India. Its capital was Samthar town, located in a level plain in the Bundelkhand region crossed by the Pahuj and the Betwa rivers. The Samthar State was ruled by the Khatana Dynasty.

Salute: 11 Guns

Dynasty: Khatana Gurjara

Last Official Ruler: His Highness Maharaja Radha Charan Singh Judeo

Titles: Maharaja, His Highness, Rajdhar

2. State of Swat was a princely state that existed between 1915 and 1969 in the North-West Frontier Province. It was recognized as a princely state in alliance with the British Raj by the British colonial government in 1926. In 1947 the Wali of Swat acceded to the newly independent state of Pakistan. Swat continued to exist as an autonomous region until it was dissolved in 1969 and incorporated into North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province)

Salutes: 15-gun hereditary salute

Dynasty: Khatana Gurjara

Last official ruler: Miangul Jahan Zeb (also known as Miangul Abdul-Haq Jahan Zeb)

Titles: Miangul, Wali

3. The Landhaura Riyaasat, also known as the Landhora State, was a prominent princely estate located in the present-day Haridwar district of Uttarakhand and was historically ruled by the Khubar (Panwar/Parmar) clan of the Gurjar community. The founders of the estate are believed to have originally migrated from Jhabreda before establishing their authority at Landhaura, linking the state to earlier Gurjar strongholds in the region. The estate rose to great prominence under Raja Ram Dayal Singh during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and by 1803 it had expanded to control nearly 900 villages, making it one of the most influential estates of the region. The royal seat of the family was the historic Rang Mahal situated in Landhaura. However, after the death of Raja Ram Dayal Singh in 1813, the estate gradually declined as the East India Company began making direct land settlements with village communities instead of recognizing centralized estate authority. Despite its political fragmentation, the legacy of the Landhaura ruling family continued through the rulers of Sadholi and Kunja, who are regarded as descendants of the original Landhaura dynasty.

Dynasty: Panwar(Parmar) ~ Khubar Branch

Last Official Ruler: Maharaja Balwant Singh Panwar

Current Titular Head: Raja Pranav Singh Champion

4. The Hastinapur Riyaasat, also known as the Parikshitgarh-Bahsuma Riyaasat, was a powerful Gurjar principality ruled by the Nagar Gurjars, with its capitals at Bahsuma and later Parikshitgarh in present-day Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. Founded in 815 A.D. by Rao Harpal Nagari, a descendant of Maharaja Parikshit and the Tomar ruler Nagpal Singh of Hastinapur, the state once controlled large parts of Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, and Hapur. The kingdom reached its peak under Raja Jait Singh in the 18th century, who revolted against the Mughals, defeated several Mughal commanders, built Qila Parikshitgarh in 1749, and established Gurjar dominance across the region. Later rulers like Raja Gulab Singh and Raja Nain Singh expanded and strengthened the state, though much of its territory was annexed by the British after 1803. During the Revolt of 1857, Raja Kadam Singh of Bahsuma led nearly 10,000 Gurjars against the British, briefly restoring the old Gurjar rule before being captured and executed, marking the fall of one of the most important Gurjar states of North India.

5. The Chokkar Gurjars are a noted Gurjar clan known for their warrior heritage and strong presence across North India.

Historically, they are connected with the Timli Riyaasat near Dehradun, a regional Gurjar estate that reflected their influence and leadership in the Himalayan foothills.

Timli State was founded in the mid-15th century by Phoda Singh Chokkar and Lal Karan Singh Chokkar. They crossed the Sivalik hills and established rule over the entire Dehradun area, creating the Timli State and the town of Timli. The state remained under the Chhokar family's control until annexation during the British colonial administration. By the 19th century, Raja Bhagwan Singh Chokkar and later his daughter Satyaditi Devi were the ruling figures.

Dynasty: Chokkar

6. Dadri was a princely state of the Bhati Gurjaras. Because it was ruled by the Bhati clan, the state became famously known as the Bhatner State or Bhatner Riyaasat. The state was founded by Rao Kaushal Singh Bhati, and it came to an end after the death of Maharaja Rao Umrao Singh Bhati Ji during the Revolt of 1857. The Rajmahal of this state was located in Kathera village and was completely destroyed by the British after the revolt. The state is remembered for rulers such as Rao Ajit Singh Bhati, Rao Umrao Singh Bhati, and other notable leaders. It comprised more than 465 villages and was considered a major power in the NCR region.

Dynasty: Bhati Gurjara

Title: Raja, Rao, Maharao

7. Jagir Of Kot Najeebullah:

Clan: Khatana Gurjara

In the early 18th century, a Gurjar of the Khatana clan in the Hazara region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was the chief of Jagir of Kot Najibula. Later, he lost his Jagir to Tareen tribe. In the 18th century, Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire, again granted Muqaddam Musharaf, the Jagir of Kot Najibula consisting of eight villages in the Hazara region in exchange for 15,000 rupees. The villages comparised Kokalia, Pandori, Jharr, Dedra, Dingi, Chamba Pind-Gujran, Kot Najibullah and some others. After the death of Muqaddam General Sir James Abbott gave the Jagir to his son, Mir Muqaddam Ahmad. Mir Ahmad died on 12 October 1849. After Ahmad's death, Jagir was given to his elder son, Mir Ghulam Muhammad. Ghulam Ahmad died on 1 May 1880, and later his jagir was given to his elder son, Mir Abdullah.

8. Khatana Gurjars' Estate – Harkapura (Bhind District, Madhya Pradesh) This haveli was constructed by Jagirdar Thakur Nahar Singh Ji Khatana. Thakur Sahib Nahar Singh Ji Khatana was the jagirdar of 42 villages and 200 bighas of land.

9. Mundlana State: The Mundlana Riyaasat was a 37-village Gurjar sub-state located near Manglaur and Roorkee, ruled by the Dappe branch of the Chauhan (Chahaman) clan and led by rulers such as Maharaj Singh Chauhan and Maharaja Bhopal Singh Chauhan. The state is historically associated with the lineage of Rana Hari Raj Chauhan of Ajmer. Mundlana was originally granted as a jagir to the Chauhans by the Gurjar rulers of Landhora. The state is also known for its active participation in revolts against the British.

10. NAWAB OF DERA GHAZI KHAN:

In the 18th century, Mahmud Khan Gujjar served as the de facto ruler and governor of the Dera Ghazi Khan from around 1738 to 1772. He was the son of Yusuf Khan. Previously he served as a grand wazir under Mirranis.He teamed up with the Durranis to overthrow Mirranis and then initiated a project to build and restore canals in D.G Khan. Punjab Government Gazetteer credited him with founding the settlement of Mahmud Kot and initiating canal works in the region.

11. Umren Alwar Estate:

The Umren Estate, located in Alwar, was a prominent jagir of the Chandila (Chandela) Gurjaras. The estate was historically known for its influential local leadership and regional importance under the Chandila Gurjar rulers. It is especially remembered for notable figures such as Thakur Bajrang Singh Chandila, who played a significant role in maintaining the prestige and legacy of the estate.

12. Anandipur Karkauli Eatate:

Anandipur-Karkauli is a Gurjar taluqdari belonging to the Thekula clan, located in the Firozabad District on the banks of the Yamuna River. The village covers an area of 2,222 acres, and the Gurjar taluqdar resides in a fine mansion known as the Garhi. The taluqdari comprised 31 villages-24 in Firozabad, 6 in Fatehabad, and 1 in Bah. The total revenue of the estate amounted to Rs. 20,856.

13. Balwa Gujran Estate: racing 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 holdings 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.

14.Suhari Estate: The Suhari Haveli is known as the jagirdari estate of the Dhabhai Gurjars. The village of Suhari is located near the Dablana Thikana, where this historic haveli stands. The Dhabhai Gurjars, who served as secretaries to the royal family of the Bundi State, resided here. The Dhabhai Gurjars were the chief diwans (prime ministers) of the Bundi State. The responsibility for the protection and management of the royal treasury of Bundi was entrusted to them. They were regarded as the principal secretaries and trusted officials of the Bundi royal family. Many fascinating stories about this haveli are still heard in the village. Suhari Haveli remains famous even today for its hidden treasures and labyrinth-like passages. The Dhabhai Gurjars of Bundi safeguarded the royal treasury of the state with the highest sacrifice and unwavering loyalty. For their devotion and loyalty to the kingdom, the Dhabhai Gurjars will always remain worthy of reverence, and Bundi shall forever remain indebted to them.

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.

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

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

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.