Thikanas of Shekhawati
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Thikanas of Shekhawati - princely states (thikanas) in the region of Shekhawati
Shekhawati
Shekhawati is a semi-arid historical region located in the northeast part of Rajasthan, India got its name from Shekhawat Rajputs....

 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...

, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...

. All of them were ruled by a 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...

 sub-clan Shekhawat
Shekhawat
Shekhawat is a sub-clan of Kachwaha Rajputs found mainly in Rajasthan, India. The Shekhawat clan claims descent from the great rajput warrior Maharao Shekha Ji. The Shekhawats were the most prominent among all sub clans of Kachwahas of Jaipur. Shekhawats were the rulers of Shekhawati.-History:The...

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The thikanas can be classified by the 7 branches of Shekhawats. Those of the branch of Bhojraj Ji Ka
Bhojraj Ji Ka
Bhojraj Ji Ka is Subsub Clan or branch of Shekhawat Clan of Kachawa Dynasty. The descendants of King Bhojraj of Udaipurwati are known as "Bhojraj Ji Ka" Shekhawats. Bhojraj Ji Ka Shekhawats ruled over two territories one was Pentalisa and another was Panchpana.....

 can be classified to the thikanas of Pentalisa
Pentalisa
Pentalisa was a territory which was located in the region of Shekhawati, India. The group of 45 villages under Udaipurwati was known as Pentalisa...

 and of Panchpana
Panchpana
Panchpana when translated from hindi to english means The five EstatesINTRODUCTION:Panchpana is the term used to describe the combined territories and thikanas ruled by the successors of Maharao Sardul Singh of Jhunjhunu who belonged to the bhojraj ji ka clan of shekhawats.Bhojraj Ji Ka Shekhawats...

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There is the list of them:
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! 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...

 Thikana
! Branch
! Title
! Established by
! Established in
! Forts and Palaces
! Present Heir
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| 1.Shahpura
Shahpura
See Shahpura for disambiguationShahpura is a city and a municipality in Bhilwara district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.- Geography :Shahpura is located at . It has an average elevation of 364 metres .- Demographics :...

(Head Seat of Shekhawats)
| Lunkaran Ji Ka
| Rao
| Rao Manohar Ji
| 1584
| 4 Forts and 2 Palaces
| Rao Rajendra Singh Ji( BJP Vice-President, Rajasthan & MLA Shahpura)
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| 2.Khetri
Khetri
Khetri Nagar is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is part of Shekhawati region. Khetri is actually two towns, the first "Khetri Town" was founded by Raja Khet Singhji Nirwan. The other is the town of "Khetri Nagar", which is about 10 km away from Khetri. It is known for...


| Bhojraj Ji Ka
Bhojraj Ji Ka
Bhojraj Ji Ka is Subsub Clan or branch of Shekhawat Clan of Kachawa Dynasty. The descendants of King Bhojraj of Udaipurwati are known as "Bhojraj Ji Ka" Shekhawats. Bhojraj Ji Ka Shekhawats ruled over two territories one was Pentalisa and another was Panchpana.....

 (Panchpana)
| Raja and Bahadur
| Thakur Kishan Singh Ji
| 1742
| 2 forts & 1 Palace
| -
|-
| 3.Dundlod
Dundlod
Dundlod is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is situated in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. It is famous for its fort and havelis. It extends between latitude 28°.06’ in the north and longitude 75°.20’ in the east...


| Bhojraj Ji Ka (Panchpana)
| Rawal
| Thakur Kesari Singh Ji
| 1750
| 1 fort(Dundlod Fort)
| -
|-
| 4.Nawalgarh
Nawalgarh, Rajasthan
Nawalgarh is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan state, India. It is part of the Shekhawati region. It is midway between Jhunjhunu and Sikar. It is 30 km from Sikar and 39 km from Jhunjhunu. Nawalgarh is located at 27°51' North, 75°18' East. Nawalgarh is famous for its fresco and havelis...


| Bhojraj Ji Ka (Panchpana)
| Rawal and Bahadur
| Thakur Nawal Singh Bahadur
| 1737
| 3 forts (Bala Kila Fort, Fatehgarh Fort at Nawalgarh and 3rd was Dalelgarh fort at pilani which was doneted to a school by Rawal Madan Singh) & a Palace (Roop Niwas Kothi)
| -
|-
| 5.Mukandgarh
Mukandgarh
Mukundgarh is a city and a municipality in Jhunjhunu district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.It is part of Shekhawati region. It lies a few km from Nawalgarh.-History:...


| Bhojraj Ji Ka (Panchpana)
| Thakur
| Thakur Mukand Singh Ji
| 1859
| 1 fort
| Thakur Ajit Singh Ji
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| 6.Mandawa
Mandawa
Mandawa is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is part of Shekhawati region. Mandawa is situated 190 km off Jaipur in the north. The town lies between latitude 28°.06’ in the north and longitude 75°.20’ in the east. Mandawa is known for its fort and havelis...


(Pana-1),(Pana-2)
| Bhojraj Ji Ka (Panchpana)
| Thakur,Thakur
| Thakur Padam Singh Ji,Thakur Gyan Singh Ji
| 1791
| 1 fort Castle Mandawa
| Thakur Durga Singh Ji, second ?
|-
| 7.Mehansar
| Bhojraj Ji Ka (Panchpana)
| Thakur
| Thakur Nahar Singh Ji
| 1768
| 1 fort(Mehansar Fort)
| ?
|-
| 8.Bissau
Bissau, Rajasthan
Bissau is a city and a municipality in Jhunjhunun district in the state of Rajasthan, India.- Origin :Its original name was 'Vishala Jat Ki Dhani'. Keshari Singh, son of Shardul Singh of Jhunjhunu got this village in Jagir...


| Bhojraj Ji Ka (Panchpana)
| Rawal
| Thakur Kesari Singh Ji
| 1746
| 1 fort & a Palace (Bissau Palace)
| Rawal Sanjay Singh Ji
|-
| 9.Alsisar
Alsisar
Alsisar is a small town in Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India. It is in the north-western part of the district. The area surrounding the town is an arid semi desert...

(Pana-1),(Pana-2)
| Bhojraj Ji Ka (Panchpana)
| Thakur,Thakur
| Thakur Chattar Singh Ji,Thakur Ganpat Singh Ji
| 1853,1853
| 1 fort (Alsisar Fort)
| Thakur Narender Singh Ji(Pana1),Thakur Gaj Singh Ji(Pana2)
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| 10.Malsisar
| Bhojraj Ji Ka (Panchpana)
| Thakur
| Thakur Maha Singh Ji
| 1745
| 1 fort
| -
|-
| 11.Mandrela
| Bhojraj Ji Ka (Panchpana)
| Thakur
| Raj-shri Thakur Daulat Singh Ji
| 1751/1791
| 2 forts
|
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| 12.Chowkari
| Bhojraj Ji Ka (Panchpana)
| Thakur
| Thakur Bakhat Singh Ji
| 1745
| 1 fort
| ?
|-
| 13.Heerwa
Heerwa
Thikana Heerwa fortress was built by Thakur Pahar Singh in 1763, Thakur Sahib died in 1771 and was succeeded by his son Inder Singh who ruled Heerwa, Sigra and Balaria. He was succeeded by his son Devi Singh, the next successor was his son Ramnath Singh....


| Bhojraj Ji Ka (Panchpana)
| Thakur
| Thakur Ramnath Singh Ji
| 1763
| 1 fort
| ??
|-
| 14.Seegra
| Bhojraj Ji Ka (Panchpana)
| Thakur
| Thakur Mehtabh Singh Ji
| 1763
| 1 fort
| ?
|-
| 15.Surajgarh
Surajgarh
Surajgarh is a city and a municipality in Jhunjhunun district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.MLA - Sharwan Kumar-Geography:Surajgarh is located at . It has an average elevation of 280 metres . For more information on Surajgarh please visit www.surajgarh.com-Demographics: India census,...


| Bhojraj Ji Ka (Panchpana)
| Thakur
| Thakur Surajmal Ji
| 1778
| 1 fort
| ?
|-
| 16.Udaipurwati
Udaipurwati
Udaipurwati is a city in Shekhawati and a municipality in Jhunjhunun district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.- History :His Highness King Bhojraj Singh Ji was the ruler of Udaipurwati. He was a Good & Brave King and the ancestor of Bhojraj Ji Ka Shekhawats...


| Bhojraj Ji Ka (Pentalisa)
| Thakur
| Thakur Bhojraj Ji
| 1608
| 1 Palace(now Ruins)
| -
|-
| 17.Parsurampura
Parsurampura
Parsurampura or parasrampura is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is located 43 km south east of Mandawa and has the distinction of having the best-preserved and oldest fresco paintings in the Shekhawati region.A magnificent cenotaph, Chhatri, was erected in Maharao...


| Bhojraj Ji Ka(Panch Pana)
| Thakur
| Thakur Bhawani Singh Ji
| ?
| 1 fort
| -
|-
| 18.Taen
| Bhojraj Ji Ka(Panch-Paana)
| Thakur
| Thakur Salem Singh Ji
| 1761
| 2 Forts(One at Taen & second at Sirohi,Neem Ka Thana tehsil)and 1 haveli at kalipahari
| ?
|-
| 19.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...


| Rao Ji Ka
| Rao Raja
| Rao Daulat Singh Ji
| 1687
| 5 forts(Sikar fort,Laxmangarh,Ajeetgarh,Raghunathgarh,Devgarh) & 3 Palaces
| Rao Raja Bikram Singh Ji
|-
| 20.Kasli
| Rao Ji Ka
| Rao
| Rao Tirmal Ji
| ?
| 1 fort
| Col. Rao Raj Singh Ji
|-
| 21.Shyamgarh
| Rao Ji Ka
| Thakur
| Thakur Shyam Singh Ji
| ?
| 1 fort
| -
|-
| 22.Jahota
| Achaldas Ji Ka
| Thakur
| Thakur Achal Singh Ji
| ?
| 1 fort
| Thakur Harendra Singh Ji
|-
| 23.Khandela
Khandela
Khandela is a city and municipality located within the Sikar district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is known to be the place where the Rajputs converted into a Banya clan by name of Maheshwari...

-Bara Pana(Senior)
| Girdhar Ji Ka
| Raja
| Raja Udai Singh Ji
| 1697
| 1 fort (Bada Pana Fort)
| Raja Govind Singh Ji
|-
| 24.Khandela
Khandela
Khandela is a city and municipality located within the Sikar district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is known to be the place where the Rajputs converted into a Banya clan by name of Maheshwari...

-chhota Pana(Junior)
| Girdhar Ji Ka
| Raja
| Raja Fateh Singh Ji
| 1683
| 1 fort (Chhota Pana Fort)
| Raja Randhir Singh Ji
|-
| 25.Danta
| Girdhar Ji Ka
| Thakur
| Thakur Amar Singh Ji
| 1669
| 2 forts
| -
|-
| 26.Khood
| Girdhar Ji Ka
| Thakur
| Thakur Shyam Singh Ji
| 1652
| 1 fort
| -
|-
| 27.Khachariawas
| Ladkhani
| Thakur
| Thakur Lal Singh Ji
| 1618
| 1 fort and 2 havelis (distributed among the thakur family)
| Thakur Virender Singh Ji
|-
| 28.Khatu
Khatu
Khatushyamji is a village of religious importance in Sikar District of Rajasthan in India where there is a famous temple of Shyam Baba. It is said to be founded by Khatkar gotra Jats.-Distances:*Ringas: 17 km; Jaipur: 80 km; Delhi: 266 km...


| Ladkhani
| Thakur
| Thakur Kesari Singh Ji
| ?
| ?
| Thakur Bharat Singh Ji
|-
| 29.Pachar
| Sanwal Das Ji Ka
| Thakur
| Thakur Bhim Singh Ji
| ?
| 1 fort (Castle Pachar)
| Thakur Shivnath Singh Ji(BJP Politician)

| 30.Jhunjhunu
Bhojraj Ji Ka
Maharao
Maharao Shardul Singh Ji
1730
2 forts
-PANCHPANA-
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