Sheobramhpota
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Sheobramhpota is a sub clan of Kachwaha
Rajput
s included in Bara Kothris or 12 noble houses of Jaipur
state. Rao Shivbramh or Sheobramh was fourth son of Raja Udaikaran of Amber
(1366-1388) and given a Jagir near Amber named Nindar
. The descendants of Shivbramh are called Sheobramhpota Kachwahas. At the time of Raja Man Singh I of Amber
Gopal Das of Nindar
was his trusted warrior. Gopal Das started his career at the age of twelve years and fought many battles. When Man Singh was sent to Kabul
in 1585, he was placed in advance troops. He made the way for Mughal army in Khyber Pass
, by defeating Pathans. In 1590 he was with Man Singh in Orissa and killed "Katlu Khan Lohani" who declared himself to be independent ruler of Orissa. He killed the "Foujdar of "Balghata" in east and accompanied Raja Man Singh in Datiya and Berar. He was given title of "Rawat" (Head of Rao's) by Man Singh I.
At the time of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II,Zorawar Singh Sheobramhpota was his trusted general and "Meerbakshi". The Northern gate of Jaipur towards Amber is named after Zorawar Singh Sheobramhpota. There is a way also in Jaipur named "Nindar Rao ji ka rasta" near western gate of old Jaipur known as (Chandpole).
Zorawar Singh fought many battles with Jats of Bharatpur area including one with Churaman
Jat in 1716-1718 (Sawai Jai Singh Charit by Atmaram). He was so powerful that at two occasions he forced Sawai Jai Singh to change his decision. Sawai Jai Singh wanted after him his elder son Ishwari Singh should rule Jaipur. Therefore he got written deeds of loyalty from his top generals and kinsmen. On January 3, 1742, Zorawar Singh also signed this deed. Others who signed were Thakur of Jhalai, Raoraja of Uniara and Sikar, and Rawal Mohan Singh of Chomu. He remained governor of Malwa also.
When the British government opened Mayo College at Ajmer in 1875, Maharaja Mangal Singh of Alwar was the first to be admitted to this institution and Rawat Mahatab Singh (Sheobramhpota) of Nindar was the second student to be admitted on November 1, 1875 in this prestigious institution. Thakur Rao Kishan Singh (Sheobramhpota) of Nindar remained head monitor of Mayo College
in 1931-32.
Nindar, Gudha Chandraji, Barnala, and Baniyana were their main Tazimi
Thikanas. There were twelve other Thikanas called "Khas Chouki" (Special Checkposts). Kavi Nanu Ram Sagar wrote "Kavita Kalptaru" about Zorawar Singh and Sheobramhpotas. Kavi Chand (Not Chandbardai) wrote "Kurm Vilas" about Kachawahas including Sheobramhpotas.
Kachwaha
Kachwaha are a Suryavanshi Kshatriya clan who ruled a number of kingdoms and princely states in India such as Alwar, Maihar, Talcher, while the largest kingdom was Jaipur which was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727...
Rajput
Rajput
A Rajput is a member of one of the patrilineal clans of western, central, northern India and in some parts of Pakistan. Rajputs are descendants of one of the major ruling warrior classes in the Indian subcontinent, particularly North India...
s included in Bara Kothris or 12 noble houses of Jaipur
Jaipur
Jaipur , also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.1 million....
state. Rao Shivbramh or Sheobramh was fourth son of Raja Udaikaran of Amber
Amber
Amber is fossilized tree resin , which has been appreciated for its color and natural beauty since Neolithic times. Amber is used as an ingredient in perfumes, as a healing agent in folk medicine, and as jewelry. There are five classes of amber, defined on the basis of their chemical constituents...
(1366-1388) and given a Jagir near Amber named Nindar
Nindar
This is the name of a village given in succession, as Jagir, to Rao "Shivbramh" or "Sheobramh", the fourth son of Raja Udaikaran of Amber . The descendants of Rao Sheobramh are known as Sheobramhpota...
. The descendants of Shivbramh are called Sheobramhpota Kachwahas. At the time of Raja Man Singh I of Amber
Man Singh I of Amber
Raja Shri Man Singh Ji Saheb was the Kacchwaha King of Amber, a state later known as Jaipur...
Gopal Das of Nindar
Nindar
This is the name of a village given in succession, as Jagir, to Rao "Shivbramh" or "Sheobramh", the fourth son of Raja Udaikaran of Amber . The descendants of Rao Sheobramh are known as Sheobramhpota...
was his trusted warrior. Gopal Das started his career at the age of twelve years and fought many battles. When Man Singh was sent to Kabul
Kabul
Kabul , spelt Caubul in some classic literatures, is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is also the capital of the Kabul Province, located in the eastern section of Afghanistan...
in 1585, he was placed in advance troops. He made the way for Mughal army in Khyber Pass
Khyber Pass
The Khyber Pass, is a mountain pass linking Pakistan and Afghanistan.The Pass was an integral part of the ancient Silk Road. It is mentioned in the Bible as the "Pesh Habor," and it is one of the oldest known passes in the world....
, by defeating Pathans. In 1590 he was with Man Singh in Orissa and killed "Katlu Khan Lohani" who declared himself to be independent ruler of Orissa. He killed the "Foujdar of "Balghata" in east and accompanied Raja Man Singh in Datiya and Berar. He was given title of "Rawat" (Head of Rao's) by Man Singh I.
Zorawar Singh fought many battles with Jats of Bharatpur area including one with Churaman
Churaman
Marharajah Churaman was Zamindar of Sinsini and the real founder of Jat state of Bharatpur in Rajasthan, India. He was son of Bhajja Singh and younger brother of Raja Ram Jat. He was the first unanimously elected leader of Jats in 1695...
Jat in 1716-1718 (Sawai Jai Singh Charit by Atmaram). He was so powerful that at two occasions he forced Sawai Jai Singh to change his decision. Sawai Jai Singh wanted after him his elder son Ishwari Singh should rule Jaipur. Therefore he got written deeds of loyalty from his top generals and kinsmen. On January 3, 1742, Zorawar Singh also signed this deed. Others who signed were Thakur of Jhalai, Raoraja of Uniara and Sikar, and Rawal Mohan Singh of Chomu. He remained governor of Malwa also.
When the British government opened Mayo College at Ajmer in 1875, Maharaja Mangal Singh of Alwar was the first to be admitted to this institution and Rawat Mahatab Singh (Sheobramhpota) of Nindar was the second student to be admitted on November 1, 1875 in this prestigious institution. Thakur Rao Kishan Singh (Sheobramhpota) of Nindar remained head monitor of Mayo College
Mayo College
Mayo College is a public school founded by the 6th Earl of Mayo, who was Viceroy of India from 1869 to 1872.The school is located in Ajmer, in the state of Rajasthan, India....
in 1931-32.
Nindar, Gudha Chandraji, Barnala, and Baniyana were their main Tazimi
Tazimi
Tazim was a medieval system of respect given to some noble person in India. During medieval period, gold was not allowed to be born by every person. However, some castes were allowed to bear gold, but they too were not allowed to bear the gold in foot, except for the ladies. A Tazimdar was allowed...
Thikanas. There were twelve other Thikanas called "Khas Chouki" (Special Checkposts). Kavi Nanu Ram Sagar wrote "Kavita Kalptaru" about Zorawar Singh and Sheobramhpotas. Kavi Chand (Not Chandbardai) wrote "Kurm Vilas" about Kachawahas including Sheobramhpotas.