Gothra Bhukaran
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Gothra Bhukaran is an ancient village in Sikar district
in Rajasthan
. It was founded by Bhukar
gotra Jas. It was the capital of small republic of Bhukar
s. Bhukar
is a Sanskrit word composed of 'Bhu' (land) and 'Kar' (tax), which means land-tax. Bhukars were initially settled at Sambhar
in Rajasthan
. They were the rulers in this area and their ruling method was that of 'Bhomia-chor'. Later on they started collecting tax on land.
The village has a total population of about 700 out of which 500 families belong to Bhukar
gotra Jats. The other Jat gotras in the village are Vijayrania
, Kajala
, Koka etc.
s forced them to move away from this area. Earlier Bhukars and Chauhans were same prior to their consecration of new Hindu religion at Mount Abu. Bhukar people came to Sambhar under the leadership of two brothers Khem Singh and Som Singh. Khem Singh founded the town named 'Hiras' and started increasing his influence in the area. Som Singh went to Jangladesh
and founded town named 'Bhukar
'. After many generations some of these people moved towards Panipat in Haryana
.
{Naresh Bhukar}
{Rakesh Bhukar}
After the fall of Chauhans at Ajmer and Delhi one of Bhukar warriors named Uday Singh was appointed as 'Bakshi'. Uday Singh was expert in land-tax collection. Uday Singh's son Kaula Singh was appointed Tehsildar of Ajmer.
{Naresh Bhukar)
{Rakesh Bhukar)
During those days Kalu Nag
was the chief of Sikar
republic state. His capital was at village 'Gothra (Bhukaran)'. Prior to this the Bhukars had founded village Bhukaredi in present Churu
district of Rajasthan
. He was a renowned 'Malik' of his state from Delhi Badshah. He used to go to Delhi to pay land-tax regularly. He was sonless. He married his daughter to Kaula Singh. Kaula Singh's son Kander Singh became the successor of Gothara. Kander Singh's son was Dalu Singh who was chieftain of 25 villages. Dalu Singh's stone statue is still present at village Gothara. The successors of Dalu Singh were Sayar Singh, Kaula Singh II, and Narbad Singh. Narbad Singh had initially gone to village Roru to his maternal grandfather but came back to Gothra (Bhukaran) after the death of his father.
When the Shekhawats attacked this state the small republic of Bhukars was finished. With a view to keep the discontent under control, Shekhawats maintained their status as 'Tax collectors'. Later on this status was reduced to 'Chaudhary'. The Chaudharys used to get their share as 'Pachotra'. They were also authorized free grazing lands.
Sikar district
Sikar District is a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. The town of Sikar is the district headquarters.-Location:The district is located in the north-eastern part of the state of Rajasthan. It is bounded on the north by Jhunjhunu District, in the north-west by Churu district, in...
in 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...
. It was founded by Bhukar
Bhukar
Bhukar or Bhuker or Bhooker is a gotra of Jats found in Rajasthan and Haryana in India.The Bhukar are also found in Jhelum and Multan districts of Punjab, Pakistan.-History and origin:...
gotra Jas. It was the capital of small republic of Bhukar
Bhukar
Bhukar or Bhuker or Bhooker is a gotra of Jats found in Rajasthan and Haryana in India.The Bhukar are also found in Jhelum and Multan districts of Punjab, Pakistan.-History and origin:...
s. Bhukar
Bhukar
Bhukar or Bhuker or Bhooker is a gotra of Jats found in Rajasthan and Haryana in India.The Bhukar are also found in Jhelum and Multan districts of Punjab, Pakistan.-History and origin:...
is a Sanskrit word composed of 'Bhu' (land) and 'Kar' (tax), which means land-tax. Bhukars were initially settled at Sambhar
Sambhar, Rajasthan
Sambhar is a city and a municipality in Jaipur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.-Geography:Its importance is primarily because of it is situated along the Sambhar Lake, the largest saline lake in India....
in 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...
. They were the rulers in this area and their ruling method was that of 'Bhomia-chor'. Later on they started collecting tax on land.
The village has a total population of about 700 out of which 500 families belong to Bhukar
Bhukar
Bhukar or Bhuker or Bhooker is a gotra of Jats found in Rajasthan and Haryana in India.The Bhukar are also found in Jhelum and Multan districts of Punjab, Pakistan.-History and origin:...
gotra Jats. The other Jat gotras in the village are Vijayrania
Vijayrania
Vijayrania or Bijarnia is a clan or gotra of Jats found in Rajasthan and Haryana in India. The existence of this clan is known from the time of Alexander the Great. Greek historians have clarified about the meaning of Vijayrania. Vijayrania is derived from Vijay + Ran...
, Kajala
Kajala
Kajala is a gotra of Jats found in Rajasthan and Haryana. Kajala gotra is derived from the Saran clan. The Saran gotra is a branch of Bhati gotra and the Saran Jats are associated with the royal dynasty of Jaisalmer. Their capital was in Bikaner State, which was later occupied by the Rathors...
, Koka etc.
History
A group of Chahuman descendents came to Sambhar in 9th century. The newly formed ChauhanChauhan
Chauhan, Chouhan or Chohan , , - is a clan who ruled parts of northern India in the Middle Ages. The clan is most famous for Rajput King Maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan...
s forced them to move away from this area. Earlier Bhukars and Chauhans were same prior to their consecration of new Hindu religion at Mount Abu. Bhukar people came to Sambhar under the leadership of two brothers Khem Singh and Som Singh. Khem Singh founded the town named 'Hiras' and started increasing his influence in the area. Som Singh went to Jangladesh
Jangladesh
Jangladesh also known as Jangal Pradesh was a historical region in north, north-western and north-eastern Rajasthan state in northern India. It included the present-day districts of Bikaner, Churu, Ganganagar, and Hanumangarh....
and founded town named 'Bhukar
Bhukar
Bhukar or Bhuker or Bhooker is a gotra of Jats found in Rajasthan and Haryana in India.The Bhukar are also found in Jhelum and Multan districts of Punjab, Pakistan.-History and origin:...
'. After many generations some of these people moved towards Panipat in Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
.
{Naresh Bhukar}
{Rakesh Bhukar}
After the fall of Chauhans at Ajmer and Delhi one of Bhukar warriors named Uday Singh was appointed as 'Bakshi'. Uday Singh was expert in land-tax collection. Uday Singh's son Kaula Singh was appointed Tehsildar of Ajmer.
{Naresh Bhukar)
{Rakesh Bhukar)
During those days Kalu Nag
Nag
Nag may refer to:* Nag Missile, a third generation "fire and forget" anti-tank missile* Nag, a horse that is of low quality.* Nag, a male cobra in Rudyard Kipling's Rikki-Tikki-Tavi* Nag, a multi user tasklist manager included in Horde...
was the chief of Sikar
Sikar
Sikar is a city located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan state in India. It is the administrative headquarter of Sikar District. Sikar is a historical city and contains many old Havelis which are a huge tourist attraction. The best way to reach the city is to use road transport from Jaipur...
republic state. His capital was at village 'Gothra (Bhukaran)'. Prior to this the Bhukars had founded village Bhukaredi in present Churu
Churu
Churu is a town in the desert region of Rajasthan state of India. It is the administrative headquarters of Churu District. It lies in the Thar Desert on the National Highway-65 connecting Pali to Ambala and is a junction station on the railway line to Bikaner...
district of 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...
. He was a renowned 'Malik' of his state from Delhi Badshah. He used to go to Delhi to pay land-tax regularly. He was sonless. He married his daughter to Kaula Singh. Kaula Singh's son Kander Singh became the successor of Gothara. Kander Singh's son was Dalu Singh who was chieftain of 25 villages. Dalu Singh's stone statue is still present at village Gothara. The successors of Dalu Singh were Sayar Singh, Kaula Singh II, and Narbad Singh. Narbad Singh had initially gone to village Roru to his maternal grandfather but came back to Gothra (Bhukaran) after the death of his father.
When the Shekhawats attacked this state the small republic of Bhukars was finished. With a view to keep the discontent under control, Shekhawats maintained their status as 'Tax collectors'. Later on this status was reduced to 'Chaudhary'. The Chaudharys used to get their share as 'Pachotra'. They were also authorized free grazing lands.