Sikarwar
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Sikarwar is a clan of Rajput
s found around Bihar
, Madhya Pradesh
, Rajasthan
, Haryana
and Uttar Pradesh
. Sikarwars were the founders of Vijaypur Sikri (The name was changed to 'Fatehpur Sikri
') by Babur.Some Jatt clans have adopted 'Sikarwar' as their Gotras.
Sikarwar Rajputs, are the co-lineage progeny of EMPEROR KANAK SEN of V.S 191 vintage. (For Kanak Sen kindly refer to Colonel Tod ‘Annals & the Antiquities of Rajasthan’). The Guhilots of Mewar, Bargujars, Jhalas, Vallas, Kachwahas, Lewa Patils and the Rastrakutas of Maharashtra form part of this lineage. They had ruled North Western India from their capital ‘Vallabhi and Chitor’ since 2nd Century AD. They also built 'Ajargarhi' which is presently called Agra Fort. The medieval town of Vijaipur Sikri, (now Fatehpur Sikri) was built by them.
LINEAGE OF SIKARWARS
Those who Ruled from LOHKOT in PANJ NAAD (LAHORE IN PUNJAB STATE):-
1. A total of 20 generations from Maharaja Suhad Dev to Madhav Sen had ruled over the Panj Naad or Punjab. Maharaja Kanak Sen was the son of Madhav Sen. He was born at Lahore in V.S- 156. After finishing his studies at TAXILA he recaptured North Western India from KUSHANS (Uchhi Tribe) who had then occupied North India. He established the world famous ‘Vallabhi University’ near BHAVNAGAR, Gujarat. He and his queen Maharani Vallabhi had four sons- CHANDER SEN, RAGHAV SEN, DHIR SEN and BIR SEN.
2. Bir Sen was married to ‘Pusp Madhvi’, the daughter of RUDRADAMA, the Western Chatrap of Kushans in Gujarat. Rudradama is famous for his GIRNAR INSCRIPTIONS. He was probably a Panwar Rajput from Ujjain. Kanak Sen sons established towns in their names. The one established by ‘Bir Sen’ was called BIRNAGAR. Tod & Ojha tells us that it was the ‘Birnagar Brahmini’ who had wet-nursed GOHIL SEN during his infancy. Balance details regarding Vallabhi Empire are held back being personal collections.
3. Those who ruled from BHAVNAGAR :- Emperor Raghav Sen was born at Lahore in V.S 180 (A.D 123 on the 1st of Ekadashi. From Raghav Sen to Padam Sen, a total of 10 generations ruled from Bhavnagar. Balance details are held back.
Those who ruled from Sikar After the empire was divided amongst four sons of Kanak Sen eastern and northern Rajasthan came to Raghav Sen. A total of 18 generations from Swarup Dev to Sumangal Dev had ruled from Sikar. Sahdev Sen handed over the Emperor ship of Vallabhi Empire to Aprajit Sen of the Guhilot clan. Balance details are held back.
4. Those who ruled from SIKAR Kirti Bhanjan Sikarwar and Makrand Sikarwar fought 24 battles against AL-MAMUN the Abbasid Caliph of Khurasan in VS-813. In these battles the Sikarwar Crown Prince Makrand fell for Chitor. This made Pawan Dev, his brother to slay 20 Khurasani soldiers in single combat to avenge Makrand's death.
5. Those who ruled from SIKRIAbout 32 generations form his son Hem Chand to Dham Dev have ruled over Sikri.
. Salik Dev Sikarwar helped Rana Rahup expand his state towards Mandor against Mukul Parihar.
• GANGA DEV SIKARWAR planned the famous ‘BATTLE OF LITTERS’ against Ala-ud-din Khilji in A.D 1303. He fell at Chitor in honor of INDIAN WOMEN-HOOD (Queen Padmini). His son SUGAM DEV and grandson RATAN DEV SIKARWAR also fell at Chitor.
• Sikri was exchanged as part of ransom of Mohammed Khilji by SUAMBER DEV SIKARWAR with help of RANA HAMIR.
• Sikri was renovated on the lines of ‘Mathura and Dwarika’, Indian Temple towns. Thus most paintings, etchings or carvings of Sikri are from that era. Pratap Dev Sikarwar, the family treasurer, had spent lavishly on this project. The renovated palaces added another feather to Rao Anup Dev’s crown. Rana Kumbha seems to have assisted by providing skilled artisans and stones from Ajmer. The renovation work was completed by ‘Chaitra Shukul Navratri’ of V.S 1480 or A.D 1423. A ‘Congregation of Chaurasi’ was invited for a ‘House Warming’ dinner.Anup Rao Sikarwar provided the necessary where with all for its renovation. The famous ANUP TAL still exists in his name. He had two sons Kishun and Pratap Dev Sikarwar. Kishun Dev too had two sons Jay Raj Dev and Vijay Raj Dev. Pratap Dev had only one- Udai Raj• Edited by Col D R Singh Sikarwar- (Please ring up Mob 9415021582 before editing).
• DHAM DEV was crowned as the ruler of Sikri in AD 1504 . Sanga who was still the prince of Mewar attended the coronation on behalf of his father Rana Rai Mal. While the youngest brother VIRAM DEV managed the affairs of the state. Dham Dev was a staunch worshiper of Mata Kamakhaya like his ancestors and regularly prayed before her. Dham Dev was crowned at Sikri in AD 1505 in presence of Sanga who was still a Prince of MEWAR. The youngest brother Viram Dev managed the affairs of Sikri state.
RAO DHAM DEV SIKARWAR was a close friend of Rana Sanga the Hindu Emperor of the period. Rana Sangram Singh (Sanga) fought against Babur in the 'Battle of Kanhua'. The battlefield extends from Kanhua till the ramparts of Sikri Fort. Rao Dham Dev joined the Rajput confederation of Rana Sanga. The Sikarwars also provided administrative support to the entire Rajput army. In fact the complete Rajput army of 1.8 Lakhs strength stayed in and around Sikri Fort for over a month. Each household of Sikri rose on the occasion. They cooked food for the entire confederate army. They had aimed to help Rana Sanga fight Babur. Enough rations had been stocked inside Sikri Fort before the battle. Keeping Sikri as base, Sanga had planned to attack Agra. However the Mughal occupied Agra before he could.
'NIGHT BATTLE OF SIKRI The Rajput caused a number of Mughal casualties during the night battle of Sikri. This was after the day battle of Kanhua had been lost. On entering Sikri Fort after blowing its wall with gun fire, Babur had sent his Generals to pursue the Rajputs. (Babur calls Sikri Fort as enemy's Chavanee or cantonment). The command of the Rajput army had then devolved up on Dham Dev Rao Sikarwar. By then Sanga had been badly wounded. The fighting withdrawal was conducted with fair amount of discipline and control. The Mughal had suffered heavy casualties that night. Wounded Sanga was loaded on camel back. So was the Sikarwar deity 'Mata Kamakhaya'. Protected by a ring of crack Rajput warriors they were transported to the safety of Aravalies. The Sikarwars migrated from Sikri to save their religion and their families from Babur's atrocities and forced conversions. The town of Vijaipur Sikri was renamed Fatehpur Sikri
by none other then Babur
in AD 1527.The Sikarwar bard Vidhyadhar confirms 'FATHPUR PUKARAT MUGHAL NAAM MORI NAGRI KO, VIJAIPUR NAGRI AAJ FATHPUR BHAYO REE'. Thus 'Vijaipur Sikri' was renamed 'Fathpur Sikri' by none other then Babur himself.
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MIGRATION FROM SIKRI
(GHAZIPUR DISTRICT
of UTTAR PRADESH)They initially migrated from Sikri and Agra
to Gahban then a densely forested area. Now the same area is known as Gahmar
. Rao Dham Dev Sikarwar seems to have supported Sher Shah Suri against Humayun in the 'Battle of Chausa (S.W of Buxar on June 26, 1539 AD. Chausa lies across the Karmnasa River that divides U.P and Bihar. Humayun was saved from drowning by a Bhisti after Sher Shah Suri had struck him at the confluence of Karmnasa and Ganges Rivers. The area of present day Gahmar was occupied by Afghan forces under Sher Shah. He had blocked the Mughals across the Karmnasa. Gahmar lies two Km towards the west of Chausa. The Sikarwars of the region also spread towards Bihar as Sher Shah’s allies. Gahmar has maximum number of Sikarwar Rajputs. The original idol pf Mata Kamakhaya brought by Rao Dham Dev Sikarwar has been established in an elegant Temple built on the banks of River Ganges at Gahmar. Religious functions like Mundan etc for the Sikarwars and other Hindus are held here.
GENEALOGY AROUND GAHMAR- As per the book ‘Dham Dev Pra-Deepika’ 83-Dham Dev Rao, 84- Roop Ram Rao,85- Sanu Mal Rao,86- Ganesh Dev Rao,87- Kusum Rao,88- Madan Sen Rao,89- Ram Narayan Rao,90- Vishambher Rao,91- Chakkar Rao,92- Madhukar Rao,93- Surat Rao,94- Muajjam Rao,95- Ram Pratap Rao,96- Angan Rao,97- Ram Nuet Rao,98- Bihari Rao,99- Beni Rao (or Subedar Beni Singh, First World War-A.D-1919),100- Jadu Nath Rao,(or Major J.N Singh, Second World War- 1942 A.D)101- Dharam Raj Rao (or Col D R Singh Sikarwar- Indo-Pak Conflict- 1971) and 102- Gaurav Rao (or Gaurav Singh Sikarwar).The book ‘Dham Dev Pra-Deepika’ available with the author.
CHAURASI SIKARWAR The Sikarwars have celebrated Chaurasi since A.D 823 when Sikri was acquired as the 84th State of the progeny of Maharaja Kanak Sen. This tradition has been adopted from their ancestors. ‘Chaurasi Sikarwars’occupy areas around Gahmar and along the Karmnasa River in Bihar. This includes thee Ghazipur, Buxsar and the Kaimur districts of Bihar. William Crooke informs us that “They are the strongest Hindus in Gahmar Village of Ghazipur." Babu Mayghar Singh of Gahmar, a Lieutenant of Babu Kunwar Singh of 1857 fame is a famous person in Sikarwar clan.
CHAURASI SIKARWAR VILLAGES are Gahmar, Khudura, Hathauri, Turkwalia, Karahiyan, Bakaineeya, Sewrain, Dewal, Baijnath Amaura, and Padiyari (Total - 11 villages). Across the Karamnasa in Kaimur District of Bihar they inhibit Musiyan, Chaprang,Purani Kot, Nayee Kot, Sagarpur, Godiyari, Godsara, Samhauta, Mauyari, Kharahna, Sijhuan Kalan,Sijhuan Khurd, Aswara, Siswar, Bhairwa, Bagari, Purushotampur, Kanhuan, Suriyapur, Taritha, Jujharpur, Darauli, Karam Chata, Darwam and Puraini (Total 27 Villages).
•HARDOI DISTRICT Hardoi, In VIKAS KHAND KOTWA- the Sikarwar villages are- Jasayeepur,Pahee, Jamukhiya, Atiya, Masigawan, Neemauda, Purwa Bajirao, Matahpur,, Jayrauwa, Bhatpurwa, Sher Bahadurpur, Paliya, Main Gaon, Padriya, Ashapur, Badehera, Haraya, Badasra, Kheri, Kasuan, Fateypur, Bhikhpur Aima, Shankarpur, Janigaon, Jugrajpur, Rampur, Madanpur, Pirkapur, Gangapur, Ramgarh, Jaitapur, Raipalpur, Shivpuri, VIKAS KHAND BHARWAN- Sonikpur, Gauryee, Bastapur, Rampur (Madarpur), Choti Bahuti, Nama Khera, VIKAS KHAND SANDILA- Bherka, Terwa, Gahira, Shiv Thana, Umbhar Khera, Sumer Singh Khera, Belayee, Mangara, Sohila Mau, Bachota, Luma Mau, Loharyee, Pratappur, Rasulpur, Mangaon, Parihawan, Rampur, Narainderpur, Gopalpur, Shekhwapur, Bahadurpur, and Mahgawan.( Ruriya-Swarooppur nayay panchayat villages),),
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•AZAMGRH DISTRICT
There are also 12 villages of Sikarwar Rajputs in Azamgarh (UP). These villages are known as BARAHO. On occasions like marriages/death ceremonies etc. residents of these 12 villages ( or some times only their representatives),are invited to participate. The villages are:- Belna dih, Mohabbatpur,, Baitholi, Sammopur, Saraisaipur, Uncha gaon, Manikadih, Khemau pur, Jeevadhipur, Jairampur and Biharojpur.( source: Author is native of village Belnadih).:
Azamgarh Tehsil-Lalganj Villages-Chakidih,Ramgarh,Acchiya and Mirawa.
UTTAR PRADESH STATE -
AGRA DISTRICT- MAINPURI DISTRICT, FIROZABAD DISTRICT -village-Jajau, Ayela, Danagsa, Hotiya Nagla, Garhi Chandra Bhan Gram Panchayat and Ruriya-Swarooppur Nayay Panchayat villages. GORAKHPUR DISTRICT
,.
BIHAR STATE- Sikarwar Rajputs had spread to Bihar, especially in Bhojpur (Ara), and Hazari Bag (Jharkhand), Palamu, karui ,Pansa, Mohamadganj, Lamari, Gurha, Navgarha, Badiha, Rampur, Gaya, Rohtas, Kudra (Jahanabad).
Bihar
Sikarwars are also found in Banka district of Bihar - Majhgaon, Kaithatikar, Bathaniya, Chilkaur and Kathel.
BUXSAR DISTRICT (Pasahara village), Supaul,Saharsa,kaimur,Birpur(near Nepal border)Banka: Majhgaon, Kaithatikar, Bathaniya, Chilkaur, Kathel Chappra: Bharhopur (EKMA,
MUNGER DISTRICT - They are divided into three branches:
1. Gardhiya - The Rajputs residing in the region of Gardah are known as Gardhiya Sikarwar.
2. Parvatiya- Those residing in mountainous regions are known by Parvatiya Sikarwar.
3. Bankha Sikarwar- After conquering Bankgarh those who settled there were known as Bankaha Sikarwars. There are 13 villages Around Bankgarh- These are Bank, Baruna, Akorhi, Gamharia, Ramchandipur (Dhab), Chapra, Govardhanpur Jamuhar,Mani(Bikramganj), Kanchanpur, Manikpur, Basti, Bhushula, Bhadkuiyan. The region is known as Terah Gaoan (13 villages).
GOVARDHANPUR is most important village inhabited by Sikarwars in Bihar. They helped their brethren at Jamuhar with land. Raghubans Singh of Govardhanpur settled in Jamhor (Aurangabad) owned sizable land in Matihani. From this family, Shyam Narayan Singh (Socialist leader) and Bindeshwari Singh earned a name and eminence in modern times. These Sikarwar are locally known as Shakrawar or at times as Shikriwal. Loha Singh & Tara Singh left the Fatehpur-Sikari (UP) during the Mughal Period in order to save their religion. They came with their families on the bank of Kai (Cow) River in Shahabad district which is about 9 KM east from Sasaram. During those days Kaimur Hills were densely forested. They inhabited village Jamuhar and settled with their families. The village has given a number of freedom-fighters to the nation. The famous freedom fighter “Bramhachari Ji” took shelter in the village during the Indian freedom movement. Some villagers also attacked the British Resident of this area. British Military couldn’t catch any of them because of their well maintained secrecy. No one went to jail as they were not listed as freedom fighters. The detailed information is published on Jamuhar page of wikipedia.
BALLIA DISTRICT: chndi Azamgarh:Tehsil-Lalganj Villages-Chakidih, Ramgarh,Acchiya and Mirawa Kanpur: Mathura: Hathakauli, Kiloni, Angai, Kasimpur, Gharotha Varanasi:Babhanpura & Ramchandipur(DHAB).
SASARAM DISTRICT: Sikarwar are known as Shakarwar in Sasaram, "Karup" a village near Baraon Nokha is famous for Sikarwars. All the Rajput families are Sikarwar (Shakarwar) clan(Chitranjan Singh).
[[MADHYA PRADESH]] They abound in Gwalior, Bhind
, Morena
, Narwar
and areas around the Chambal. A region adjoining the Chambal
valley is still called as Sikarwari. the grand old Sikarwar of this area was known as DALKUBABA(RAO DALPAT SINGH) re-established a kingdom in 16th century at SARSAINY village of Joura tehsil of Morena district with capital at PAHARGARH, presently located in Morena district of M.P . Certain parts of Rajasthan especially the Pahara region (Kelwara) in UDAIPUR DISTRICT
still has Sikarwar population. The region was allocated as a Jagir to 'Jattan Rao Sikarwar' (their ancestor). He was the Army Commander of Rana Hamir. The Sikarwars had helped the Rana regain Chitor after Alaudin Khilji had acquired it in AD 1303. DHAULPUR DISTRICT in Rajasthan still has a sizable number of Sikarwar population.
AJARGARHI FORT [Present Agra Fort
] was built by Sikarwar Rajput in 9th century AD. As per Babur Badalgarh is another name of Gwalior Fort.
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• Ved:Yajur Ved,
• Up Ved- Dhanur
• Ved, Paad- Dakshin,
• Shikha- Dakshin,
• Chand-Anurisp,
• Branch: Madhyami;
• Sutra-Katyaan.
• Bird-Owl,
• Flag- ‘Bal Suriya’ Embossed on a flag with Golden Red back ground.
• Devta-Shiv
• Kuldevi (Eist)- Mata Kamakhaya. By Col D R Singh Sikarwar- (Please ring up Mob 9415021582 before editing).
Mata Kamakhya Temple The first temple of Mata Kamakhya was established at Sikri (now Fatehpur Sikri) by Brijraj Dev Sikarwar sometimes in 10th Century. He seems to have sacked the rich colony of Sindh which was under Muslim occupation. Narrating the genealogy Sikarwars the bards informs us “that Brij Raj Dev, was the son of Naurang Dev, grandson of Anurag Dev and the great grandson of Prayag Dev. With the grace of Mata Kamakhaya, he sacked the Muslim occupied Sindh. To please Goddess Kamakhaya he got her temple constructed at Sikri. Dham Dev the last ruler of Vijaipur Sikri frequently prayed before her idol”. It was also frequented by the local population. The original idol of Mata Kamakhaya was transported by Dham Dev Rao Sikarwar and re-established at GAHMAR. A beautiful temple has now been constructed by Sikarwars of this region including those from Bihar side of River Karamnasa. Ram Naumi and Nauratra are special functions of the temple. Another famous temple had been established by Sikarwars at SARSAINY village of Morena district. In 1994 people of Bharhopur, Ekma (Dist Chhapra) had constructed the Mata Kamakhaya Temple in the west direction of village. Bachau Baba of Gahmar Temple was gave their full support to established the temple.
The Sikarwar had been going to Kamakhaya Mandir at Gauhati on pilgrimage since ancient times.
[Dalku BABA: migrated with his elder brother RAO KHALAK SINGH form alwar, during pre mughal era]
These details have been obtained from the original work of Sikarwar bards who had served them since ages and are more authentic.
Sikarwar Rajput are also found in villages of Majhgaon, Kaithatikar, Bathaniya, Chilkaur, Kathel in Banka district
. Parsando in the Munger district
of Bihar.
In Gujarat, many have adopted the title "Patel".
There are 12 villages of SIKARWAR in Mathura district of UP in north India. These villages lies in Baldeo Block of Mathura. The main villages are Hathakauli, Kiloni, Angai, Kasimpur, Gharotha etc. Most of Sikarwar do farming and still prefer to join different corps of Indian Army as they feel better and suitable candidates of bravery in army.
#The Loin of Raja Pancham Singh Sikarwar , Pahargarh Riyasat , Distt. Morena Madhya Pradesh.**
Pahargarh Rajya ( Kingdom )
Sikargarh’s Rao Dalpat Singhji’s grandson and Rao Ratnapal’s son Rao Daan Singh founded the Pahargarh Dynasty in 1446AD.
Rao Akheypal conquered the fort of Sarsaini on the bank of the river Chambal in 1347 AD
1. Rao Dalpat Singh
2. Rao Ratanpal Singh
3. Rao Daan Singh – 1446 AD
4. Rao Bharat Chand Singh – 1503 AD ( Ruler for 8 months only)
5. Rao NarayanDas 1504 AD – ( brother of Rao Bharat chand singh)
6. Rao Patrokarna Singh 1540 AD
7. Rao Jagan Singh -1584 AD
8. Rao Veer Singh 1613 AD
9. Rao Dalel singh 1646 AD
– The first in the Dynasty to be titled as the Maharaja, he led a Sikarwar army of 17 thousand strong, to assist Mahabali
Chattrasaal ( Maharaja of Bundelkhand) against Aurangzeb. They won the Mahabali, Chattrasal gave the kingdom of Gwalior to Bajirao Peshwa for the help he had rendered to fight against Aurangzeb.
10. Maharaja KunwarRai 1722 Ad
11. Maharaja Basant Singh 1725 AD
12. Maharaja PrithviPal 1734 AD
13. Maharaja Vikramaditya 1744 AD
– In 1767 the Marathas of Gwalior annexed Mangarh and Hassenpur from Pahargarh in 1792 AD.
Maharaja Vikramaditya entered in to a treaty with the Peshwa’s Subedar Daulat Rao Shinde, who became the Maharaja of Gwalior
(which consisting of Ujjain, Malwa, Tawarghar, Bhadawarghar, part of Sikarwari and Jandonwati)
14. Maharaja Aparbal Singh – 1803 AD
He revolted against the Sindhes but, in the end accepted a treaty in which he lost most of his possessions. Ironically the sindhes
bestowed the hereditary titles of Raisuddaullah Raja (Aparbal Singh) bahadur on the maharaja
15. Raja Manohar Singh – 1841 AD, ( Six months)
16. Raja Ganpat Singh 1857AD .
The Pahargarh Sikarwars, specially Rao Kharagjeet of Khanhaar, Rao Gulab Singh of Sikroda, Khara’s Rao Bhaktawar Singh and
Lakpat Singh of Kailaras (all Pahargarh State royalty) assembled their forces at Lohagarh and went to assist the Rani of Jhansi at
Gwalior, but perished with her defeat. The two Rani’s PamwarJu & TamwarJu adopted Raja Ganpat Singh in 1857AD as the ruler of Pahargarh being the nearest kin. Pahargarh and Devgarh (one of the Sub Raos of Pahargarh) harbored Tatiya Tope from the British on slaught.
17. Raja Ajmer Singh -1870 AD
18. Raja Pancham Singh
Raja Pancham Singh was crowned ruler in 1910AD, During his rule as a minor, the state was converted into a Class I Jagir of Scindia state a few years after the end of world war I (1921). He retained the titles and status of Raja, and later in 1952 merged Pahargarh with the state of Madhya Bharat in Independent India.
In Uttar Pradesh Hardoi District there are 154 villages of Sikarwars.Bheekhpur Aima is a popular village of Sikarwars Rajputs in the district.
Aligarh District there are few village like manena, chowpur.
Gwalior.
Morena
: Maximam villages under joura tehsil of morena district like NEHARAWALI,NADGANGOLY,bavanpura,Barrend,DEOGARH,Mundrawaja
,khandoli,galetha,barouli, bhainsroli,guda chambal,tajpur pahargarh,khitoura,Kondhera,bharra,bagcheeni, TOR,tilawali,Ranchhorpura and in NARWAR tehsil kalipahadi meda,Soond, Dhamdholi, Begmah, Pula.
Rajasthan }::: Nadoli, nagar, parsuapura, mithawali,gainhadi, dhondkapura,kheriya
), Firozabad: Village Kukathala,Bhilawali,Raibha, Garhi Jagannath, Kuberpur, Garhi Rami, Chhalesar, Chaugan, Naya Baas,Ruriya-Swarooppur and Ruriya-Swarooppur nayay panchayat villages, Biharipur,Riteshpur, Bhagupur, Bahrampur, Fatehpur Sikri,Runkuta.
Balia: chndi
Kanpur:
Mathura: Hathakauli
, Kiloni, Angai, Kasimpur, Gharotha
Varanasi:Babhanpura
& Village&P.O.-Ramchandipur(DHAB)
Sikarwars of Rajasthan
• Sikarwars derive their name from Sikar district of Rajasthan: The Pahara region of Salumber (Kelwara) near Udaipur has some Sikarwar population. The region was allocated as a Jagir to 'Jattan Rao Sikarwar' (their ancestor). He was the Army Commander of Rana Hamir. The Sikarwars had helped Hamir regain Chitor from Mal Dev Sonigira. This was after Ala-ud-din Khilji had captured it in AD 1303. Jattan’s elder brother Rattan Rao became the ruler of this state. Udaipur: - Nanga, Naad, Kurbura, Lalpura, Gudail and Parul villages in Salumber in Udaipur districts are inhibited by Sikarwars. These Sikarwars were the actual Heroes who helped Hamir in regaining Chitor. Dholpur in Rajasthan also has a sizable number of Sikarwar populations.By Col D R Singh Sikarwar- (Please ring up Mob 9415021582 before editing).
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s found around Bihar
Bihar
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, Madhya Pradesh
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, Rajasthan
Rajasthan
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, Haryana
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and Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
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. Sikarwars were the founders of Vijaypur Sikri (The name was changed to 'Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri
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') by Babur.Some Jatt clans have adopted 'Sikarwar' as their Gotras.
History
SIKARWARS are a clan of Rajputs found in RAJASTHAN (Nadoli), BIHAR, and UTTAR PRADESH. The clan name Sikarwar is derived from SIKAR DISTRICT of Rajasthan. They ruled over Sikar for a number of generations. Sikarwars established Vijaipur Sikri in A.D 823, during the time of Rana Bhatribhat of Chitor. Babur changed its name to 'Fatehpur Sikri' after the 'Battle of Kanhua'in 1527 AD. It was the SIKARWAR CAVALRY cavalry that had attacked Babur's ‘Advance Column’ that was moving from Sikri village to Kanhua. The surprise attack was led by Rao Dham Dev Sikarwar. He was the ruler of Sikri and a friend of Rana Sanga. It appears to have been launched from cover offered by the Sikri Ridge. The cavalry seems to have come out of the Tehri Gate of Sikri Fort. The gate opens towards Kanhua. It demoralized the Mughals so much that they suffered a serious loss of morale for over a fortnight.Sikarwar Rajputs, are the co-lineage progeny of EMPEROR KANAK SEN of V.S 191 vintage. (For Kanak Sen kindly refer to Colonel Tod ‘Annals & the Antiquities of Rajasthan’). The Guhilots of Mewar, Bargujars, Jhalas, Vallas, Kachwahas, Lewa Patils and the Rastrakutas of Maharashtra form part of this lineage. They had ruled North Western India from their capital ‘Vallabhi and Chitor’ since 2nd Century AD. They also built 'Ajargarhi' which is presently called Agra Fort. The medieval town of Vijaipur Sikri, (now Fatehpur Sikri) was built by them.
LINEAGE OF SIKARWARS
Those who Ruled from LOHKOT in PANJ NAAD (LAHORE IN PUNJAB STATE):-
1. A total of 20 generations from Maharaja Suhad Dev to Madhav Sen had ruled over the Panj Naad or Punjab. Maharaja Kanak Sen was the son of Madhav Sen. He was born at Lahore in V.S- 156. After finishing his studies at TAXILA he recaptured North Western India from KUSHANS (Uchhi Tribe) who had then occupied North India. He established the world famous ‘Vallabhi University’ near BHAVNAGAR, Gujarat. He and his queen Maharani Vallabhi had four sons- CHANDER SEN, RAGHAV SEN, DHIR SEN and BIR SEN.
2. Bir Sen was married to ‘Pusp Madhvi’, the daughter of RUDRADAMA, the Western Chatrap of Kushans in Gujarat. Rudradama is famous for his GIRNAR INSCRIPTIONS. He was probably a Panwar Rajput from Ujjain. Kanak Sen sons established towns in their names. The one established by ‘Bir Sen’ was called BIRNAGAR. Tod & Ojha tells us that it was the ‘Birnagar Brahmini’ who had wet-nursed GOHIL SEN during his infancy. Balance details regarding Vallabhi Empire are held back being personal collections.
3. Those who ruled from BHAVNAGAR :- Emperor Raghav Sen was born at Lahore in V.S 180 (A.D 123 on the 1st of Ekadashi. From Raghav Sen to Padam Sen, a total of 10 generations ruled from Bhavnagar. Balance details are held back.
Those who ruled from Sikar After the empire was divided amongst four sons of Kanak Sen eastern and northern Rajasthan came to Raghav Sen. A total of 18 generations from Swarup Dev to Sumangal Dev had ruled from Sikar. Sahdev Sen handed over the Emperor ship of Vallabhi Empire to Aprajit Sen of the Guhilot clan. Balance details are held back.
4. Those who ruled from SIKAR Kirti Bhanjan Sikarwar and Makrand Sikarwar fought 24 battles against AL-MAMUN the Abbasid Caliph of Khurasan in VS-813. In these battles the Sikarwar Crown Prince Makrand fell for Chitor. This made Pawan Dev, his brother to slay 20 Khurasani soldiers in single combat to avenge Makrand's death.
5. Those who ruled from SIKRIAbout 32 generations form his son Hem Chand to Dham Dev have ruled over Sikri.
. Salik Dev Sikarwar helped Rana Rahup expand his state towards Mandor against Mukul Parihar.
• GANGA DEV SIKARWAR planned the famous ‘BATTLE OF LITTERS’ against Ala-ud-din Khilji in A.D 1303. He fell at Chitor in honor of INDIAN WOMEN-HOOD (Queen Padmini). His son SUGAM DEV and grandson RATAN DEV SIKARWAR also fell at Chitor.
• Sikri was exchanged as part of ransom of Mohammed Khilji by SUAMBER DEV SIKARWAR with help of RANA HAMIR.
• Sikri was renovated on the lines of ‘Mathura and Dwarika’, Indian Temple towns. Thus most paintings, etchings or carvings of Sikri are from that era. Pratap Dev Sikarwar, the family treasurer, had spent lavishly on this project. The renovated palaces added another feather to Rao Anup Dev’s crown. Rana Kumbha seems to have assisted by providing skilled artisans and stones from Ajmer. The renovation work was completed by ‘Chaitra Shukul Navratri’ of V.S 1480 or A.D 1423. A ‘Congregation of Chaurasi’ was invited for a ‘House Warming’ dinner.Anup Rao Sikarwar provided the necessary where with all for its renovation. The famous ANUP TAL still exists in his name. He had two sons Kishun and Pratap Dev Sikarwar. Kishun Dev too had two sons Jay Raj Dev and Vijay Raj Dev. Pratap Dev had only one- Udai Raj• Edited by Col D R Singh Sikarwar- (Please ring up Mob 9415021582 before editing).
Ruler of Sikri (1527 A.D. - During Battle of Kanhua)
The names the three sons of Jayraj Dev of Sikri were Viram, Dham and Kam Dev. Kam Dev was the eldest, Viram Pratap the youngest. While Kam Dev (probably later known as Dhalkoo Baba ) proceeded along with his army towards Madhya Pradesh in South and subjugated the Muslim aborigines called Cheras. He established himself in the district of MORENA, GWALIOR and JHANSI etc. Thus the ancestors of Sikarwars towards Morena & Pahargarh had migrated much before the Mughals. They had gone to expand their kingdom and also taken the Sikarwar army with them.• DHAM DEV was crowned as the ruler of Sikri in AD 1504 . Sanga who was still the prince of Mewar attended the coronation on behalf of his father Rana Rai Mal. While the youngest brother VIRAM DEV managed the affairs of the state. Dham Dev was a staunch worshiper of Mata Kamakhaya like his ancestors and regularly prayed before her. Dham Dev was crowned at Sikri in AD 1505 in presence of Sanga who was still a Prince of MEWAR. The youngest brother Viram Dev managed the affairs of Sikri state.
RAO DHAM DEV SIKARWAR was a close friend of Rana Sanga the Hindu Emperor of the period. Rana Sangram Singh (Sanga) fought against Babur in the 'Battle of Kanhua'. The battlefield extends from Kanhua till the ramparts of Sikri Fort. Rao Dham Dev joined the Rajput confederation of Rana Sanga. The Sikarwars also provided administrative support to the entire Rajput army. In fact the complete Rajput army of 1.8 Lakhs strength stayed in and around Sikri Fort for over a month. Each household of Sikri rose on the occasion. They cooked food for the entire confederate army. They had aimed to help Rana Sanga fight Babur. Enough rations had been stocked inside Sikri Fort before the battle. Keeping Sikri as base, Sanga had planned to attack Agra. However the Mughal occupied Agra before he could.
'NIGHT BATTLE OF SIKRI The Rajput caused a number of Mughal casualties during the night battle of Sikri. This was after the day battle of Kanhua had been lost. On entering Sikri Fort after blowing its wall with gun fire, Babur had sent his Generals to pursue the Rajputs. (Babur calls Sikri Fort as enemy's Chavanee or cantonment). The command of the Rajput army had then devolved up on Dham Dev Rao Sikarwar. By then Sanga had been badly wounded. The fighting withdrawal was conducted with fair amount of discipline and control. The Mughal had suffered heavy casualties that night. Wounded Sanga was loaded on camel back. So was the Sikarwar deity 'Mata Kamakhaya'. Protected by a ring of crack Rajput warriors they were transported to the safety of Aravalies. The Sikarwars migrated from Sikri to save their religion and their families from Babur's atrocities and forced conversions. The town of Vijaipur Sikri was renamed Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri is a city and a municipal board in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Built near the much older Sikri, the historical city of Fatehabad, as it was first named, was constructed by Mughal emperor Akbar beginning in 1570...
by none other then Babur
Babur
Babur was a Muslim conqueror from Central Asia who, following a series of setbacks, finally succeeded in laying the basis for the Mughal dynasty of South Asia. He was a direct descendant of Timur through his father, and a descendant also of Genghis Khan through his mother...
in AD 1527.The Sikarwar bard Vidhyadhar confirms 'FATHPUR PUKARAT MUGHAL NAAM MORI NAGRI KO, VIJAIPUR NAGRI AAJ FATHPUR BHAYO REE'. Thus 'Vijaipur Sikri' was renamed 'Fathpur Sikri' by none other then Babur himself.
Edited by Col D R Singh Sikarwar- (Please ring up Mob 9415021582 before editing).
MIGRATION FROM SIKRI
(GHAZIPUR DISTRICT
Ghazipur District
Ghazipur District is a district of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. The city of Ghazipur is the district headquarters. The district is part of Varanasi Division...
of UTTAR PRADESH)They initially migrated from Sikri and Agra
Agra
Agra a.k.a. Akbarabad is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, west of state capital, Lucknow and south from national capital New Delhi. With a population of 1,686,976 , it is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and the 19th most...
to Gahban then a densely forested area. Now the same area is known as Gahmar
Gahmar
Gahmar is considered as one of the largest village in Asia situated near the Ganges river in the Ghazipur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. This village is 38 km from Ghazipur City.-Overview:...
. Rao Dham Dev Sikarwar seems to have supported Sher Shah Suri against Humayun in the 'Battle of Chausa (S.W of Buxar on June 26, 1539 AD. Chausa lies across the Karmnasa River that divides U.P and Bihar. Humayun was saved from drowning by a Bhisti after Sher Shah Suri had struck him at the confluence of Karmnasa and Ganges Rivers. The area of present day Gahmar was occupied by Afghan forces under Sher Shah. He had blocked the Mughals across the Karmnasa. Gahmar lies two Km towards the west of Chausa. The Sikarwars of the region also spread towards Bihar as Sher Shah’s allies. Gahmar has maximum number of Sikarwar Rajputs. The original idol pf Mata Kamakhaya brought by Rao Dham Dev Sikarwar has been established in an elegant Temple built on the banks of River Ganges at Gahmar. Religious functions like Mundan etc for the Sikarwars and other Hindus are held here.
GENEALOGY AROUND GAHMAR- As per the book ‘Dham Dev Pra-Deepika’ 83-Dham Dev Rao, 84- Roop Ram Rao,85- Sanu Mal Rao,86- Ganesh Dev Rao,87- Kusum Rao,88- Madan Sen Rao,89- Ram Narayan Rao,90- Vishambher Rao,91- Chakkar Rao,92- Madhukar Rao,93- Surat Rao,94- Muajjam Rao,95- Ram Pratap Rao,96- Angan Rao,97- Ram Nuet Rao,98- Bihari Rao,99- Beni Rao (or Subedar Beni Singh, First World War-A.D-1919),100- Jadu Nath Rao,(or Major J.N Singh, Second World War- 1942 A.D)101- Dharam Raj Rao (or Col D R Singh Sikarwar- Indo-Pak Conflict- 1971) and 102- Gaurav Rao (or Gaurav Singh Sikarwar).The book ‘Dham Dev Pra-Deepika’ available with the author.
CHAURASI SIKARWAR The Sikarwars have celebrated Chaurasi since A.D 823 when Sikri was acquired as the 84th State of the progeny of Maharaja Kanak Sen. This tradition has been adopted from their ancestors. ‘Chaurasi Sikarwars’occupy areas around Gahmar and along the Karmnasa River in Bihar. This includes thee Ghazipur, Buxsar and the Kaimur districts of Bihar. William Crooke informs us that “They are the strongest Hindus in Gahmar Village of Ghazipur." Babu Mayghar Singh of Gahmar, a Lieutenant of Babu Kunwar Singh of 1857 fame is a famous person in Sikarwar clan.
CHAURASI SIKARWAR VILLAGES are Gahmar, Khudura, Hathauri, Turkwalia, Karahiyan, Bakaineeya, Sewrain, Dewal, Baijnath Amaura, and Padiyari (Total - 11 villages). Across the Karamnasa in Kaimur District of Bihar they inhibit Musiyan, Chaprang,Purani Kot, Nayee Kot, Sagarpur, Godiyari, Godsara, Samhauta, Mauyari, Kharahna, Sijhuan Kalan,Sijhuan Khurd, Aswara, Siswar, Bhairwa, Bagari, Purushotampur, Kanhuan, Suriyapur, Taritha, Jujharpur, Darauli, Karam Chata, Darwam and Puraini (Total 27 Villages).
•HARDOI DISTRICT Hardoi, In VIKAS KHAND KOTWA- the Sikarwar villages are- Jasayeepur,Pahee, Jamukhiya, Atiya, Masigawan, Neemauda, Purwa Bajirao, Matahpur,, Jayrauwa, Bhatpurwa, Sher Bahadurpur, Paliya, Main Gaon, Padriya, Ashapur, Badehera, Haraya, Badasra, Kheri, Kasuan, Fateypur, Bhikhpur Aima, Shankarpur, Janigaon, Jugrajpur, Rampur, Madanpur, Pirkapur, Gangapur, Ramgarh, Jaitapur, Raipalpur, Shivpuri, VIKAS KHAND BHARWAN- Sonikpur, Gauryee, Bastapur, Rampur (Madarpur), Choti Bahuti, Nama Khera, VIKAS KHAND SANDILA- Bherka, Terwa, Gahira, Shiv Thana, Umbhar Khera, Sumer Singh Khera, Belayee, Mangara, Sohila Mau, Bachota, Luma Mau, Loharyee, Pratappur, Rasulpur, Mangaon, Parihawan, Rampur, Narainderpur, Gopalpur, Shekhwapur, Bahadurpur, and Mahgawan.( Ruriya-Swarooppur nayay panchayat villages),),
• By Col D R Singh Sikarwar- (Please ring up Mob 9415021582 before editing).
•AZAMGRH DISTRICT
There are also 12 villages of Sikarwar Rajputs in Azamgarh (UP). These villages are known as BARAHO. On occasions like marriages/death ceremonies etc. residents of these 12 villages ( or some times only their representatives),are invited to participate. The villages are:- Belna dih, Mohabbatpur,, Baitholi, Sammopur, Saraisaipur, Uncha gaon, Manikadih, Khemau pur, Jeevadhipur, Jairampur and Biharojpur.( source: Author is native of village Belnadih).:
Azamgarh Tehsil-Lalganj Villages-Chakidih,Ramgarh,Acchiya and Mirawa.
UTTAR PRADESH STATE -
AGRA DISTRICT- MAINPURI DISTRICT, FIROZABAD DISTRICT -village-Jajau, Ayela, Danagsa, Hotiya Nagla, Garhi Chandra Bhan Gram Panchayat and Ruriya-Swarooppur Nayay Panchayat villages. GORAKHPUR DISTRICT
Gorakhpur District
Gorakhpur district is a district of Uttar Pradesh state in India. Gorakhpur is the administrative headquarters of the district.-History:The district was ceded by the Nawab of Awadh to the British East India Company in 1801. With this cession, Gorakhpur was raised to the status of a district. The...
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BIHAR STATE- Sikarwar Rajputs had spread to Bihar, especially in Bhojpur (Ara), and Hazari Bag (Jharkhand), Palamu, karui ,Pansa, Mohamadganj, Lamari, Gurha, Navgarha, Badiha, Rampur, Gaya, Rohtas, Kudra (Jahanabad).
Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
Sikarwars are also found in Banka district of Bihar - Majhgaon, Kaithatikar, Bathaniya, Chilkaur and Kathel.
BUXSAR DISTRICT (Pasahara village), Supaul,Saharsa,kaimur,Birpur(near Nepal border)Banka: Majhgaon, Kaithatikar, Bathaniya, Chilkaur, Kathel Chappra: Bharhopur (EKMA,
MUNGER DISTRICT - They are divided into three branches:
1. Gardhiya - The Rajputs residing in the region of Gardah are known as Gardhiya Sikarwar.
2. Parvatiya- Those residing in mountainous regions are known by Parvatiya Sikarwar.
3. Bankha Sikarwar- After conquering Bankgarh those who settled there were known as Bankaha Sikarwars. There are 13 villages Around Bankgarh- These are Bank, Baruna, Akorhi, Gamharia, Ramchandipur (Dhab), Chapra, Govardhanpur Jamuhar,Mani(Bikramganj), Kanchanpur, Manikpur, Basti, Bhushula, Bhadkuiyan. The region is known as Terah Gaoan (13 villages).
GOVARDHANPUR is most important village inhabited by Sikarwars in Bihar. They helped their brethren at Jamuhar with land. Raghubans Singh of Govardhanpur settled in Jamhor (Aurangabad) owned sizable land in Matihani. From this family, Shyam Narayan Singh (Socialist leader) and Bindeshwari Singh earned a name and eminence in modern times. These Sikarwar are locally known as Shakrawar or at times as Shikriwal. Loha Singh & Tara Singh left the Fatehpur-Sikari (UP) during the Mughal Period in order to save their religion. They came with their families on the bank of Kai (Cow) River in Shahabad district which is about 9 KM east from Sasaram. During those days Kaimur Hills were densely forested. They inhabited village Jamuhar and settled with their families. The village has given a number of freedom-fighters to the nation. The famous freedom fighter “Bramhachari Ji” took shelter in the village during the Indian freedom movement. Some villagers also attacked the British Resident of this area. British Military couldn’t catch any of them because of their well maintained secrecy. No one went to jail as they were not listed as freedom fighters. The detailed information is published on Jamuhar page of wikipedia.
BALLIA DISTRICT: chndi Azamgarh:Tehsil-Lalganj Villages-Chakidih, Ramgarh,Acchiya and Mirawa Kanpur: Mathura: Hathakauli, Kiloni, Angai, Kasimpur, Gharotha Varanasi:Babhanpura & Ramchandipur(DHAB).
SASARAM DISTRICT: Sikarwar are known as Shakarwar in Sasaram, "Karup" a village near Baraon Nokha is famous for Sikarwars. All the Rajput families are Sikarwar (Shakarwar) clan(Chitranjan Singh).
Sikarwar-Division
5.RAJKUMARI SIKARWARS Some Rajputs seem to call themselves 'Rajkumari Sikarwars'. They are the progeny of King Saliwahan who had married a princess of Rewa during Sher Shah's period. However there is some ambiguity in their history. King Saliwahan belonged to a 'Janwar Rajwadi'. His ancestors ruled over Chainpur and Chunar from capital Buxsar. The fort of Buxsar still exists. Babur had visited Chausa twice- first time he came looking for Dham Dev Sikarwar. Fearing Mughal atrocities, Rao Dham Dev married away Princess Gangawati his daughter to King Saliwahan in A.D 1530. The Sikarwar priest Gangeshwer Upadhaya had solemnized the marriage. Sanga's son Ratan Singh had attended the marriage along with Gangawati's Maternal Uncle- Suraj Mal, the ruler of Bundi.[[MADHYA PRADESH]] They abound in Gwalior, Bhind
Bhind
Bhind is a town in Bhind District, Madhya Pradesh, India.The chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar at Alampur is great archaeology chhatri in Bhind district-Demographics:...
, Morena
Morena
Morena is a city and a municipality in Morena district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is also known as Muraina and is the administrative headquarters of Morena District and of Chambal Division. It is 39 km away from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh...
, Narwar
Narwar
Narwar is a town and a nagar panchayat in Shivpuri district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Narwar is a historic town and the Narwar Fort is just east of the Kali Sindh River and is situated at a distance of 42 km from Shivpuri. Narwar was known as Narwar District during the times of...
and areas around the Chambal. A region adjoining the Chambal
Chambal River
The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River in central India, and forms part of the greater Gangetic drainage system. The river flows north-northeast through Madhya Pradesh, running for a time through Rajasthan, then forming the boundary between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh before turning...
valley is still called as Sikarwari. the grand old Sikarwar of this area was known as DALKUBABA(RAO DALPAT SINGH) re-established a kingdom in 16th century at SARSAINY village of Joura tehsil of Morena district with capital at PAHARGARH, presently located in Morena district of M.P . Certain parts of Rajasthan especially the Pahara region (Kelwara) in UDAIPUR DISTRICT
Udaipur district
Udaipur District is one of the 33 districts of Rajasthan state in western India. The historic city of Udaipur is the administrative headquarters of the district....
still has Sikarwar population. The region was allocated as a Jagir to 'Jattan Rao Sikarwar' (their ancestor). He was the Army Commander of Rana Hamir. The Sikarwars had helped the Rana regain Chitor after Alaudin Khilji had acquired it in AD 1303. DHAULPUR DISTRICT in Rajasthan still has a sizable number of Sikarwar population.
AJARGARHI FORT [Present Agra Fort
Agra Fort
Agra Fort, is a monument situated at Agra, is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal...
] was built by Sikarwar Rajput in 9th century AD. As per Babur Badalgarh is another name of Gwalior Fort.
Gotra, Kuldev, Kuldevi, Flag
• Gotra-Sankrit (Gotra of Sikarwars living in Sikarwari region of Agra and Morena district is BHARDWAJ),• Prawar- Three- Sankrit, Angiras & Aurav.
• Ved:Yajur Ved,
• Up Ved- Dhanur
• Ved, Paad- Dakshin,
• Shikha- Dakshin,
• Chand-Anurisp,
• Branch: Madhyami;
• Sutra-Katyaan.
• Bird-Owl,
• Flag- ‘Bal Suriya’ Embossed on a flag with Golden Red back ground.
• Devta-Shiv
• Kuldevi (Eist)- Mata Kamakhaya. By Col D R Singh Sikarwar- (Please ring up Mob 9415021582 before editing).
Mata Kamakhya Temple The first temple of Mata Kamakhya was established at Sikri (now Fatehpur Sikri) by Brijraj Dev Sikarwar sometimes in 10th Century. He seems to have sacked the rich colony of Sindh which was under Muslim occupation. Narrating the genealogy Sikarwars the bards informs us “that Brij Raj Dev, was the son of Naurang Dev, grandson of Anurag Dev and the great grandson of Prayag Dev. With the grace of Mata Kamakhaya, he sacked the Muslim occupied Sindh. To please Goddess Kamakhaya he got her temple constructed at Sikri. Dham Dev the last ruler of Vijaipur Sikri frequently prayed before her idol”. It was also frequented by the local population. The original idol of Mata Kamakhaya was transported by Dham Dev Rao Sikarwar and re-established at GAHMAR. A beautiful temple has now been constructed by Sikarwars of this region including those from Bihar side of River Karamnasa. Ram Naumi and Nauratra are special functions of the temple. Another famous temple had been established by Sikarwars at SARSAINY village of Morena district. In 1994 people of Bharhopur, Ekma (Dist Chhapra) had constructed the Mata Kamakhaya Temple in the west direction of village. Bachau Baba of Gahmar Temple was gave their full support to established the temple.
The Sikarwar had been going to Kamakhaya Mandir at Gauhati on pilgrimage since ancient times.
Other Informations
Sikarwars are the real fighters of the Chambal valley in Morena district. At that time the leader was Shri DALKU BABA(RAO DALAPAT SINGH). all the sikarwars in morena belongs to Baba Dalku's family.now the Sikarwar's are spread in aprox 20 villages in Morena.[Dalku BABA: migrated with his elder brother RAO KHALAK SINGH form alwar, during pre mughal era]
These details have been obtained from the original work of Sikarwar bards who had served them since ages and are more authentic.
Sikarwar Rajput are also found in villages of Majhgaon, Kaithatikar, Bathaniya, Chilkaur, Kathel in Banka district
Banka District
Banka is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar in India.-History:Banka is the homeland of great revolutionary Satish Prasad Jha, one of seven martyrs who hoisted the flag of India at the Secretariat building near Patna on 11 August 1942. Jha was born in Khadihara near Dhakamod, Banka...
. Parsando in the Munger district
Munger District
Munger district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state in eastern India. Munger town is the administrative headquarters of this district. Munger district is a part of Munger Division. Its literacy rate of 73.3% is higher than the state literacy rate of 63.8% and lower than national...
of Bihar.
In Gujarat, many have adopted the title "Patel".
There are 12 villages of SIKARWAR in Mathura district of UP in north India. These villages lies in Baldeo Block of Mathura. The main villages are Hathakauli, Kiloni, Angai, Kasimpur, Gharotha etc. Most of Sikarwar do farming and still prefer to join different corps of Indian Army as they feel better and suitable candidates of bravery in army.
#The Loin of Raja Pancham Singh Sikarwar , Pahargarh Riyasat , Distt. Morena Madhya Pradesh.**
Pahargarh Rajya ( Kingdom )
Sikargarh’s Rao Dalpat Singhji’s grandson and Rao Ratnapal’s son Rao Daan Singh founded the Pahargarh Dynasty in 1446AD.
Rao Akheypal conquered the fort of Sarsaini on the bank of the river Chambal in 1347 AD
1. Rao Dalpat Singh
2. Rao Ratanpal Singh
3. Rao Daan Singh – 1446 AD
4. Rao Bharat Chand Singh – 1503 AD ( Ruler for 8 months only)
5. Rao NarayanDas 1504 AD – ( brother of Rao Bharat chand singh)
6. Rao Patrokarna Singh 1540 AD
7. Rao Jagan Singh -1584 AD
8. Rao Veer Singh 1613 AD
9. Rao Dalel singh 1646 AD
– The first in the Dynasty to be titled as the Maharaja, he led a Sikarwar army of 17 thousand strong, to assist Mahabali
Chattrasaal ( Maharaja of Bundelkhand) against Aurangzeb. They won the Mahabali, Chattrasal gave the kingdom of Gwalior to Bajirao Peshwa for the help he had rendered to fight against Aurangzeb.
10. Maharaja KunwarRai 1722 Ad
11. Maharaja Basant Singh 1725 AD
12. Maharaja PrithviPal 1734 AD
13. Maharaja Vikramaditya 1744 AD
– In 1767 the Marathas of Gwalior annexed Mangarh and Hassenpur from Pahargarh in 1792 AD.
Maharaja Vikramaditya entered in to a treaty with the Peshwa’s Subedar Daulat Rao Shinde, who became the Maharaja of Gwalior
(which consisting of Ujjain, Malwa, Tawarghar, Bhadawarghar, part of Sikarwari and Jandonwati)
14. Maharaja Aparbal Singh – 1803 AD
He revolted against the Sindhes but, in the end accepted a treaty in which he lost most of his possessions. Ironically the sindhes
bestowed the hereditary titles of Raisuddaullah Raja (Aparbal Singh) bahadur on the maharaja
15. Raja Manohar Singh – 1841 AD, ( Six months)
16. Raja Ganpat Singh 1857AD .
The Pahargarh Sikarwars, specially Rao Kharagjeet of Khanhaar, Rao Gulab Singh of Sikroda, Khara’s Rao Bhaktawar Singh and
Lakpat Singh of Kailaras (all Pahargarh State royalty) assembled their forces at Lohagarh and went to assist the Rani of Jhansi at
Gwalior, but perished with her defeat. The two Rani’s PamwarJu & TamwarJu adopted Raja Ganpat Singh in 1857AD as the ruler of Pahargarh being the nearest kin. Pahargarh and Devgarh (one of the Sub Raos of Pahargarh) harbored Tatiya Tope from the British on slaught.
17. Raja Ajmer Singh -1870 AD
18. Raja Pancham Singh
Raja Pancham Singh was crowned ruler in 1910AD, During his rule as a minor, the state was converted into a Class I Jagir of Scindia state a few years after the end of world war I (1921). He retained the titles and status of Raja, and later in 1952 merged Pahargarh with the state of Madhya Bharat in Independent India.
Sikarwar Forts
Sikri Fort(Vijaypur now Fatehpur Sikri); Ajargarhi(Agra Fort);); Pahargarh Fort (Morena MP ); Belon [Bulandshahr UP]Sikarwar Villages
Sikarwars are spread far and wide across various states including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar etc.In Uttar Pradesh Hardoi District there are 154 villages of Sikarwars.Bheekhpur Aima is a popular village of Sikarwars Rajputs in the district.
Aligarh District there are few village like manena, chowpur.
Madhya Pradesh
Bhind,Gwalior.
Morena
Morena
Morena is a city and a municipality in Morena district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is also known as Muraina and is the administrative headquarters of Morena District and of Chambal Division. It is 39 km away from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh...
: Maximam villages under joura tehsil of morena district like NEHARAWALI,NADGANGOLY,bavanpura,Barrend,DEOGARH,Mundrawaja
,khandoli,galetha,barouli, bhainsroli,guda chambal,tajpur pahargarh,khitoura,Kondhera,bharra,bagcheeni, TOR,tilawali,Ranchhorpura and in NARWAR tehsil kalipahadi meda,Soond, Dhamdholi, Begmah, Pula.
Rajasthan }::: Nadoli, nagar, parsuapura, mithawali,gainhadi, dhondkapura,kheriya
Uttar Pradesh
Agra: village bakalpur, Garhi Chandra bhan (near AchhneraAchhnera
Achhnera is a city and a municipal board in Agra district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.-Geography:Achhnera is located at . It has an average elevation of 167 metres .-Demographics:...
), Firozabad: Village Kukathala,Bhilawali,Raibha, Garhi Jagannath, Kuberpur, Garhi Rami, Chhalesar, Chaugan, Naya Baas,Ruriya-Swarooppur and Ruriya-Swarooppur nayay panchayat villages, Biharipur,Riteshpur, Bhagupur, Bahrampur, Fatehpur Sikri,Runkuta.
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Mathura: Hathakauli
Hathakauli
Hathakauli is an Indian village, which lies on the road between Baldeo and Agra. The village is situated about 2 km from Baldeo.Hathakauli is famous for potato farming and wheat crop. Majority of the villagers are Jats, while the remaining are SC/ST people. The village comes under the...
, Kiloni, Angai, Kasimpur, Gharotha
Varanasi:Babhanpura
Babhanpura
Bhabhanpura is a village on the outskirts of Varanasi city. 7 km away from the heart of the city. Nearby temples are an ancient Shiva temple on the ghat of Holy Ganges at Shivhar, and a Hanuman temple. The Lord Shiva temple is mentioned in vedic/puranic texts and is considered to be a very...
& Village&P.O.-Ramchandipur(DHAB)
Sikarwars of Rajasthan
• Sikarwars derive their name from Sikar district of Rajasthan: The Pahara region of Salumber (Kelwara) near Udaipur has some Sikarwar population. The region was allocated as a Jagir to 'Jattan Rao Sikarwar' (their ancestor). He was the Army Commander of Rana Hamir. The Sikarwars had helped Hamir regain Chitor from Mal Dev Sonigira. This was after Ala-ud-din Khilji had captured it in AD 1303. Jattan’s elder brother Rattan Rao became the ruler of this state. Udaipur: - Nanga, Naad, Kurbura, Lalpura, Gudail and Parul villages in Salumber in Udaipur districts are inhibited by Sikarwars. These Sikarwars were the actual Heroes who helped Hamir in regaining Chitor. Dholpur in Rajasthan also has a sizable number of Sikarwar populations.By Col D R Singh Sikarwar- (Please ring up Mob 9415021582 before editing).