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BIKANER

The Rathore Dynasty

GENEALOGY

1472 - 1504 Rao Sri Vikrama [Bikaji] [Biko], Rao of Bikaner. b. at Jodhpur Fort, 5^th August 1438, second son of Rao Sri Jodhaji, Rao of Jodhpur, by his third wife, Shri Sankhli Pamwar Rani Navaranga Deviji Sahiba, daughter of Mando Jaitavat, of the Sankhalas, of Run, under Jodhpur Marwar, educ. privately. After the death of his eldest brother in 1464, he was induced by his father to leave Jodhpur and found a new principality for himself, his younger brothers having already received most of the lands at his father’s disposal. He accordingly left Marwar on 30^th September 1465 in the company of his uncle Kandhal and Napo Sankhla, with the intention of founding his own principality. Settled at Chandasar for three years, then established his headquarters at Deshnoke in 1468. Conquered the adjoining territories and settled at Kodamdesar, where he proclaimed himself an independent ruler in 1472. Finding Kodamdesar indefencible against raids from the Bhatis, he moved his capital to a site near Rati ghati in 1485. He laid the foundations of the first fort and began construction of the city of Bikaner in 1488. Attacked and defeated the Jats, annexing 1,664 of their villages, then seized 140 villages from the Khichis and Johiyas of Singhana. He also defeated and seized lands from the Bilochis and Kyamkhanis towards Sind, and took Shekawati and Karanwati from the Pathans of Hissar. Attacked Jodhpur after the death of his father and secured possession of the family heirlooms: the sandalwood throne, the chhatra, the sword and shield of Jodha and other precious items. m. seven wives, including, at Junglu, before 1478, Sri Bhattianiji Rani Ranga Devi Sahiba, nee Rang Kunwari, elder daughter of Rao Shaikha [Shekhoji], of Punga. He d. at Junagarh Fort, Bikaner, 17^th June 1504 (when seven devoted wives ascended his funeral pyre), having had issue, thirteen sons, including:

1) Rai Sri Narayan Singhji [Naroji], Rai of Bikaner – see below.

2) Kanwar Sri Gar Singh [Garsi], of Gharsisar and Arsisar (s/o Ranga De). He had issue, two sons (ancestor of the Garsot Bikas):

b) Devi Singh. Ancestor of the Thakurs of Garibdesar.
c) Dungar Singh [Dungarsi]. Ancestor of the Thakurs of Gharsisar.

3) Rai Sri Luna Karana [Lankaranji], Rai of Bikaner (s/o Ranga De) – see below.

4) Kanwar Sri Umra.

5) Kanwar Sri Raj Singh [Rajsi]. He d. at Rajakdesar, June 1524, leaving issue, the Rajsihot sub-clan of Bikas.

6) Kanwar Sri Megh Raj.

7) A son, who was k. in battle against Sarang Khan, at the Jhans village, near Hissar, 1489 .

1504 - 1505 Rai Sri Narayan Singhji [Naroji], Rai of Bikaner. b. at Deshnoke, 1468, eldest son of Rao Sri Bikaji, Rao of Bikaner, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 17^th June 1504. Installed on the sandalwood throne, at Junagarh Fort, Bikaner, 23^rd September 1504. Lost control over several of his nobles, who were able to establish a degree of independence and ignore his orders. He d.s.p. at Junagarh Fort, Bikaner, 13^th January 1505 (succ. by his younger brother).

1505 - 1526 Rai Sri Luna Karana [Lankaranji], Rai of Bikaner. b. at Deshnoke, 1470, second surviving son of Rao Sri Bikaji, Rao of Bikaner, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his elder brother, 13^thJanuary 1505. Installed on the sandalwood throne, at Junagarh Fort, Bikaner, 23^rdJanuary 1505. Attacked and subdued those nobles who had freed themselves from his brother. Attacked Fatehpur in 1512 and secured the cession of 120 villages from the Kyamkhanis, then subdued the Chayal Rajputs and annexed 440 of their villages. Allied himself with Sher Shah Suri and gave him sheler within his domains. He fought against a large Mughal army commanded by Prince Kamran. m. at Chittor, 1514, a daughter of Rana Sri Rai Malji, Rana of Mewar. He d. 31^st March 1526 or was k. in battle against the Nawab of Narnaul, at Dhosi, 24^th June 1526?), having had issue, five sons and two daughters:

1) Rai Sri Ratan Singh. He had issue – ancestor of the Mahajan family.

2) Rai Sri Jait Singhji [Jetasi], Rai of Bikaner – see below.

3) Kanwar Sri Pratap Singh [Pratapsi]. He was k. in battle against the Nawab of Narnaul, at Dhosi, 24^th June 1526.

4) Kanwar Sri Nait Singh [Naitsi]. He was k. in battle against the Nawab of Narnaul, at Dhosi, 24^th June 1526.

5) Kanwar Sri Bhairi Sal [Bersiji or Vairsi]. m. a daughter of Rai Rai Mal, Thakur of Amarsar. He was k. in battle against the Nawab of Narnaul, at Dhosi, 24^thJune 1526.

1) Kunveri Bala Bai Sahib [Rathoriji Rani Apurva Devi Sahiba, of Amber]. m. as his second wife, Raja Prithviraj I, Raja of Amber (d. 5^thNovember 1527), son of Raja Chandra Sen, Raja of Amber. She had issue – see India (Jaipur).

2) A daughter. m. Parama Bhattarak Maharajadhiraj Parameshwar Shri Maharawal Ji Bairi Lunakarna [Lankaran], Maharawal of Jaisalmer (k. in battle within Jaisalmer Fort, 1550, elder son of Parama Bhattarak Maharajadhiraj Parameshwar Shri Maharawal Ji Bairi Jaitrakarna [Lankaran], Maharawal of Jaisalmer – see India (Jaisalmer).

3) A daughter. m. Shri Shaktimant Jhaladipati Mahamandleshwar Rana Sriraj Ranoji Rajodharji Sahib, Rana Raj Sahib of Halvad (b. at Halvad, ca. 1491; k. by Malik Bakhan, 1523), youngest son of Shri Shaktimant Jhaladipati Mahamandleshwar Rana Sriraj Rajodharji [Raydharji] Waghoji Sahib, Rana Raj Sahib of Halvad, by his wife, Rani Asadi Kunverba Sahib, daughter of Thakore Shri Lagdhirji II Samatsinhji Sahib, Thakore Sahib of Muli. She had issue – see India (Dhrangadhra).

1526 - 1542 Rai Sri Jait Singhji [Jetasi], Rai of Bikaner. b. at Junagarh Fort, Bikaner, 31^st October 1489, second son of Rai Sri Luna Karana [Lankaranji], Rai of Bikaner, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 31^stMarch 1526. Installed on the sandalwood throne, at Junagarh Fort, Bikaner, 26^th April 1526. Expelled the Bidawats from Daronpur and annexed their lands, then subdued the Johiyas, and wrested the fort of Bhatner from the Chahal Rajputs. He was k. in battle with Rao Maldevji of Jodhpur, at Sobho village, near Bikaner, 26^thFebruary 1542, having had issue, four sons and a daughter:

1) Rai Sri Kalyan Malji, Rai of Bikaner – see below.

2) Kanwar Sri Sheo Singh [Sharangji]. Entered the Imperial service and served with distinction in Kashmir. He was k. there defending the Subadar Kasim Khan Mirbehri from rebels, 1587.

3) Kanwar Sri Bhim Rajji. Accompanied his brother to Delhi and entered the service of Sher Shah Suri. Granted the title of Gai Bhum ra Bahru, in appreciation of his services in restoring his brother to the throne of Bikaner in 1544. He had issue (ancestor of the Rajpura family):

a) Kanwar Sri Narayan, of Hardesar. He d. 1574.
a) Baiji Lal Bhanumati Kanwari Sahiba. m. at Nagaur, 16^th November 1570, H.M. Al-Sultan al-’Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram, Imam-i-‘Adil, Sultan ul-Islam Kaffatt ul-Anam, Amir ul-Mu’minin, Khalifat ul-Muta’ali Abu’l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar I Sahib-i-Zaman, Padshah Ghazi Zillu’llah, Emperor of India (b. at the Fort of Amarkot, 23^rd November 1542; d. at Agra, 16^th October 1605, bur. at the Mausoleum of Emperor Akbar, Bihishtabad Sikandara, near Agra), second son of H.M. Al-Sultan al-’Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram, Jam-i-Sultanat-i-haqiqi wa Majazi, Sayyid al-Salatin, Abu’l Muzaffar Nasir ud-din Muhammad Humayun II Padshah Ghazi, Zillu’llah, Emperor of India, by his wife, Hamida Banu Begum Sahiba [Mariam Maqani], daughter of Shaikh ‘Ali Akbar Jami [Mir Baba Dost] – see India Pensioners (Delhi).

4) Kanwar Sri Bhakarsijji [Thakursi], of Bhatner, Sirsa, Fatehabad, and Siwani. He was k. during the siege of Bhatner, by Nisam ul-Mulk, the Subadar of Hissar, 1534, having having had issue, including:

a) Kanwar Sri Bagha (eldest son), of Bhatner. Entered the Mughal service and secured the restoration of Bhatner from the Emperor.

5) Kanwar Sri Khetsi. He was k. in battle with the Mughals, at Bhatner, 1534.
6) Kanwar Sri Kanho [Kanhaji]. He had issue, a daughter:

a) Baiji Lal Raj Kanwari Sahiba. m. at Nagaur, 16^th November 1570, H.M. Al-Sultan al-’Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram, Imam-i-‘Adil, Sultan ul-Islam Kaffatt ul-Anam, Amir ul-Mu’minin, Khalifat ul-Muta’ali Abu’l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar I Sahib-i-Zaman, Padshah Ghazi Zillu’llah, Emperor of India (b. at the Fort of Amarkot, 23^rd November 1542; d. at Agra, 16^th October 1605, bur. at the Mausoleum of Emperor Akbar, Bihishtabad Sikandara, near Agra), second son of H.M. Al-Sultan al-’Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram, Jam-i-Sultanat-i-haqiqi wa Majazi, Sayyid al-Salatin, Abu’l Muzaffar Nasir ud-din Muhammad Humayun II Padshah Ghazi, Zillu’llah, Emperor of India, by his wife, Hamida Banu Begum Sahiba [Mariam Maqani], daughter of Shaikh ‘Ali Akbar Jami [Mir Baba Dost] – see India Pensioners (Delhi).

1) A daughter. m. Parama Bhattarak Maharajadhiraj Parameshwar Sri Maharawal Ji Bairi Mal Deo Bahadur, Yadukul Chandrawhal, Bijaimand, Maharawal of Jaisalmer (d. 1562), elder son of Parama Bhattarak Maharajadhiraj Parameshwar Sri Maharawal Ji Bairi Lunakarna Deo Bahadur, Yadukul Chandrawhal, Bijaimand, Maharawal of Jaisalmer – India (Jaisalmer).

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