JODHPUR

The Rathor Dynasty

GENEALOGY

1438 - 1489 Rao Shri Jodhaji Sahib, Rao of Jodhpur. b. at Mandore Palace, 28^th March 1416, younger son of Rao Shri Rid Mal [Ranmalji] Sahib, Rao of Mandore, by his wife, Bhatiyani Rani Koramde Sahiba, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, after the renunciation of his elder brother, Akhairaj, 1438. Driven from his capital by Chonda of Chittor, the murderer of his father. Reconquered Mandore in 1453, and formally installed on the gadi at Mandore Palace, 1458. Abandoned Mandore and founded a new capital at Jodhpur, beginning the construction of the famous Mehrangarh (the majestic fort) on 12^th May 1459. m. (first) Hadoji Rani Jasmadeji Sahiba, née Koramde, Kunwar Shri Jitmal Devot, of Bundi. m. (second) Bhatiyani Rani Puramji Bai Sahiba, daughter of Rao Vairsal Cacavat, of Pungal and Vairsalpur. m. (third) Sankhli Rani Narangdeji Sahiba, daughter of Rano Shri Mando Jaitavat, of the Sankhlos, of Run, in Marwar. m. (fourth) Sonagari Rani Champa Bai Sahiba, daighter of Khimvo Satavat, of Pali, in eastern Marwar. m. (fifth) Hulni Rani Jamnadeji Sahiba, née Janandeji, daughter of Vanvir Bhojavat (or Virbhan Bhojavat). m. (sixth) Waghel Rani Shri Vinamji Sahiba, daughter of Urjan Bhimrajot. m. (seventh) Solanki Raniji Sahiba. m. (eigth) Chauvan Raniji Sahiba. m. (ninth) ca. 1453, Sisodini Raniji Sahiba, daughter of Rana Shri Mokal Lakhavat, Rana of Chittor. m. Rani Shri Chand Kanwar Bai Sahiba. He d. at Mehrangarh, Jodhpur, 6^th April 1489, having had issue, twenty-four sons and seven daughters:

• 1) Kunwar Shri Nimbo (s/o Hadoji Rani Jasmadeji). Appointed as Heir Apparent by his father. He d.v.p.s.p.
• 2) Rao Shri Satalji Sahib, Rao of Jodhpur (s/o Hadoji Rani Jasmadeji) - see below.
• 3) Rao Shri Sujaji Sahib, Rao of Jodhpur (s/o Hadoji Rani Jasmadeji) - see below.
• 4) Rao Shri Karamsiji (s/o Bhatiyani Rani Puramji). He was k. in battle, at Dhonsi, 30^th March 1526, having had issue, ancestor of the Karamsot family, Thakurs of Khimsar.
• 5) Rao Shri Dudaji, of Mertia. Ancestor of the Mertia family, Thakurs of Ghanerao and Riyan.
• 6) Kunwar Shri Rai Pal [Rayapalji] Sahib (s/o Bhatiyani Rani Puramji). Ancestor of the Marvar family.
• 7) Rao Shri Vanvir [Bhir] Sahib (s/o Bhatiyani Rani Puramji), of Mertia. Ancestor of the House of Jhabua - see India (Jhabua).
• 8) Kunwar Shri Jaswant Sahib (s/o Bhatiyani Rani Puramji).
• 9) Kunwar Shri Kumpa Sahib (s/o Bhatiyani Rani Puramji). Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• 10) Kunwar Shri Chandrao Sahib (s/o Bhatiyani Rani Puramji).
• 11) Rao Shri Bikaji Sahib, Rao of Bikaner (s/o Sankhli Rani Narangdeji) - see India (Bikaner).
• 12) Rao Shri Bida (s/o Sankhli Rani Narangdeji), of Chhapar-Dronpur. He assisted his brother Bikaji in founding the principality of Bikaner in 1465. Founder of the Bidawat family, including the Bidasar estate in Bikaner. He had issue, two sons:
  • a) Rao Kalyan Mal, of Chhapar-Dronpur. He was defeated in battle and expelled from Dronput by Rao Jaitsi of Bikaner, 4^th October 1527. Fled to Nagore.
  • b) Kunwar Sansar Chand. He had issue, a son:
    • i) Rao Shri Sanga, of Chhapar-Dronpur. Installed by Rao Jaitsi of Bikaner, 4^th October 1527.
• 13) Kunwar Shri Var Singh. b. before 1440 (s/o Sonagari Rani Champa Bai).
• 14) Kunwar Shri Dudo. b. before 4^th July 1441 (s/o Sonagari Rani Champa Bai).
• 15) Thakur Shri Joga, of Khariyo (s/o Hulni Rani Jamnadeji). The principal candidate for the throne in 1489, but passed over for his brother Satal, after making an inauspicious remark when about to receive the tikka. He d. after 1531, having had issue, a son:
  • a) Thakur Shri Khangar, of Khariyo. Ancestor of the Khangarot Jodho clan. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• 16) Rao Shri Bahar Mal [Banhar] (s/o Hulni Rani Jamnadeji). Founder of the Bai Bhilara family.
• 17) Rao Shri Samant Singh [Samatsi] (s/o Waghel Rani Shri Vinamji), founder of the Dawara family.
• 18) Rao Shri Shivraj, of Dhunara (s/o Waghel Rani Shri Vinamji). He had issue, a son:
  • a) Thakur Shri Arjan, of Dhunara.
  • b) Kunwar Shri Aclo. m. Kunwarani Balisi, of the Chauhan clan. He was k. defending Jodhpur against Sher Shah Suri, ca. 5^th January 1544, leaving issue.
• 19) Kunwar Shri Abhairaj Sahib.
• 20) Kunwar Shri Jagmal Sahib. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• 21) Kunwar Shri Lakshman Sahib.
• 22) Kunwar Shri Natho Sahib.
• 23) Kunwar Shri Rup Singh Sahib.
• 24) Kunwar Shri Gama Sahib.
• 1) Kunwari Shri Dundar Baiji Lall Sahiba. m. before 1438, Lolo Ranawat, of the Sonagaro Chauvan family.
• 2) Kunwari Shri Sringar Devi Baiji Lall Sahiba. m. Rana Shri Rai Mal Sahib, Rana of Chittor (d. 1509).
• 3) Kunwari Shri Bhagam Baiji Lall Sahiba (d/o Bhatiyani Rani Puramji). m. 1465, Khanzada Khan Salho Khan [Salah Khan], of Nagaur.
• 4) Kunwari Shri Rajam Baiji Lall Sahiba(d/o Bhatiyani Rani Puramji). m. Ajit Samsatsiyot, of Chapar-Dronpur.
• 5) Kunwari Shri Rup Kunver Baiji Lall Sahiba m. Rawal Kako Vairsiyot, Rawal of Jaisalmer (d. 1467). She had issue - see India (Jaisalmer).
• 6) A daughter. m. Shams Khan, son of Kyam Khan, of Jhunjhanum.
• 7) Kunwari Shri Raj Baiji Lall Sahiba [Thakurani Shri Raj Bai Sahib]. m. Thakore Shri Ranji Gohil, of Ranpur.

1492 - 1515 Rao Shri Sujaji [Sujo] Sahib, Rao of Jodhpur, third of Rao Shri Jodhaji Sahib, Rao of Jodhpur, by his wife, Hadoji Rani Jasmadeji Bai Sahiba, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his elder brother, March 1492. Installed on the gadi at Sringar Chowki, Mehrangarh, Jodhpur, 1492. m. (first) Bhatiyani Rani Sarangdeji Sahiba, née Lakshmi Bai, daughter Kunwar Kalikaran Keharot, of Jaisalmer. m. (second) Chauhaniji Rani Sahiba, daughter of Rao Prithamrao Tejsiyot, Rao of Sacoro. m. (third) Mangliyani Rani Sarwandeji Sahiba, daughter of Rana Patu Hamirot Ranawat. m. (fourth) Sangkli Rani Sahoramji Sahiba, née Soharadeji, daughter of Gopal Mahirajot. He d. at Jodhpur, 2^nd October 1515, having had issue, eleven sons, including:

• 1) Thakur Shri Shekha [Sekho] Sahib, of Pimpar (s/o Chauwan Raniji). He was k. in battle with Rao Gangaji, at Sevaki, 2^nd November 1529, having had issue, two sons:
  • a) Kunwar Shri Sahasmal. Ancestor of the Sekhavat clan, some of whom became Muslims, including the Nawabs of Nahargadh.
  • b) Kunwar Shri Ahkairaj.
• 2) Rao Shri Bagha Sahib. b. 16^th December 1457 (s/o Bhatiyani Rani Sarangdeji), educ. privately. Appointed as Heir Apparent by his father. m. (first) Chauhaniji Kunwarani Udanbai Sahiba, née Udai Kunverba Sahiba, daughter of Ram Kanwar Chauhan or Rawat Ram Karan Chauhan. m. (second) Bhatiyaniji Kanwarani Sahiba. m. (third) Deori Rani Rangade Sahiba, of Sirohi, who had been raised to the rank of senior wife and granted the title of Rani. m. (fourth) Ranawatiji Kanwarani Sahiba. m. (fifth) Chauhaniji Kunwarani Pohpam Bai Sahiba. He d.v.p. at Jodhpur, 3^rd September 1514, having had issue, two sons and one daughter:
  • a) Rao Shri Gangaji Sahib, Rao of Jodhpur (s/o Udanbai) - see below.
  • b) Kunwar Shri Singhan Sahib (s/o Udanbai).
  • c) Rao Shri Biram Singh Sahib [Viramde], Rao of Jodhpur (s/o Rani Rangade) - see below.
  • d) Kunwar Shri Bhim Singh Sahib, of Dasorkot (s/o the Bhatiyaniji Kanwarani). He was k. (poisoned) by his half-brother, Raja Gangaji.
  • e) Kunwar Shri Khet Singh [Khetsi] Sahib (s/o the Bhatiyaniji Kanwarani).  Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • f) Kunwar Shri Jait Singh [Jaitsi] Sahib, of Bramhami (s/o the Ranawatiji Kanwarani). He d.s.p.m. after 1544.
  • g) Kunwar Shri Pratap Singh [Pratapsi] Sahib (s/o Pohpam Bai).
  • a) Kumari Dhan Bai Sahiba. m. Rana Shri Sangram Singhji I [Sangaji], Rana of Mewar (d. 1530), eldest son of Rana Shri Rai Malji, Rana of Mewar. She had issue, a son - see India (Udaipur).
  • b) A second daughter. m. Rana Shri Sangram Singhji I [Sangaji], Rana of Mewar (d. 1530), eldest son of Rana Shri Rai Malji, Rana of Mewar - see India (Udaipur).
  • c) A third daughter. m. Rana Shri Sangram Singhji I [Sangaji], Rana of Mewar (d. 1530), eldest son of Rana Shri Rai Malji, Rana of Mewar - see India (Udaipur).
  • d) Kumari Khetu Bai Sahiba. m. Rao Naran Das Bhandavot, Rao of Bundi (d. 1534), son of Rao Shri Banda [Bhando] Sahib Bahadur, Rao of Haravati. She had issue, a son - see India (Bundi).
  • e) Kumari Ratan Kunwarba Sahiba [Rani Amarsar Sahiba]. m. Sujo Raimalot Sekhawati Kachhawar, of Amarsar. She had issue.
  • f) Kumari Lar Bai Sahiba. m. Surtan Harrajot Solanki, of Todo.
  • g) Kumari Bai Kunwarba Sahiba. m. Pancain Jaitsiyot Kelhan Bhati, of Vairsalpur.
  • h) Kumari Ganga Bai Sahiba. She d. aged three years.
• 2) Kunwar Shri Nara (s/o Bhatiyani Rani Sarangdeji). Founder of the Naravatsinghot, of Marwar.
• 3) Kunwar Shri Devi Das Sahib (s/o Chauwan Raniji). He was k. in battle at chittor, 1533.
• 4) Rao Shri Udaji [Udo] Sahib (s/o Mangliyani Rani Sarwandeji). He had issue, eleven sons, founder of the Udawat family, Thakurs of Neemaj, Jaitaran, Gundoj, Biratia and Raipur.
• 5) Kunwar Shri Prayag [Priaji] Sahib (s/o Mangliyani Rani Sarwandeji).
• 6) Rao Shri Sanga [Sango] Sahib (s/o Mangliyani Rani Sarwandeji). He d. 1516, having had issue, founder of the Sagawat family, Thakurs of Burwa.
• 7) Kunwar Shri Prithviraj Sahib (s/o Sangkli Rani Sahoramji).
• 8) Kunwar Shri Napo Sahib (s/o Sangkli Rani Sahoramji).
• 9) Kunwar Shri Tilok [Tiloksi].

1515 - 1532 Rao Shri Gangaji [Gango] Sahib, Rao of Jodhpur. b. 6^th May 1484, second son of Rao Shri Bagha Sahib, by his second wife Kunwarani Udanbai Sahiba, educ. privately. Installed on the gadi at Sringar Chowki, Mehrangarh, Jodhpur, 8^th November 1515. He was the first of his line to be annointed with a tilak of blood by the Thakur of Bagri, thus beginning a tradition unbroken to this day. m. (first) Shri Sangli Rani Ganga Deiji Sahiba (d.s.p.). m. (second) Shri Sisodaniji Rani Uttam Deiji Sahiba (d.s.p. by jauhar, during the Mughal attack on Chittor Fort, 1568), née Maharajkumari Padmavati Bai Sahiba, daughter of Maharana Shri Sangram Singhji I Sahib [Sangaji], Maharana of Mewar. m. (third) Shri Derawalji Rani Manak Deiji Sahiba, née Rajkumari Padma Bai Sahiba, daughter of Rao Shri Jagmal Singhji I, Rao Sahib of Sirohi. m. (fourth) Shri Bhatianjiji Rani Phulam Bai Sahiba (d. by sati May 1532). m. (fifth) Shri Bhatianjiji Rani Lada Bai Sahiba. m. (sixth) Shri Kachhawahi Rani Chandrawal Bai Sahiba (d.s.p. by sati May 1532). m. (seventh) Shri Sonagari Rani Sabira Bai Sahiba (d. by sati May 1532). m. (eighth) Shri Derawalji Rani Javanta Bai Sahiba, née Jaivantham. m. (ninth) Shri Jhaliji Rani Premal Deiji Sahiba (d.s.p. by sati May 1532), née Prem Deiji Sahiba. m. (tenth) Shri Bhatianjiji Rani Karamatilji Sahiba (d.s.p. by sati May 1532). He d. from a fall from a balcony at Meherangarh, after having smoked opium, 9^th May 1532, having had issue, six sons and several daughters, including:

• 1) Rao Shri Mal Deo [Maldevji] Sahib, Rao of Jodhpur (s/o Rani Manak Deiji) - see below.
• 2) Kunwar Shri Bhair Sal (s/o Rani Manak Deiji). Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• 3) Kunwar Shri Man Singh (s/o Rani Manak Deiji).
• 4) Thakur Shri Kishan Das, of Nanadwan (s/o Rani Lada Bai). He was k. by the Thoris, after 1554.
• 5) Kunwar Shri Sadul [Shardul] (s/o Rani Javanta Bai). Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• 6) Kunwar Shri Kanha (s/o Rani Javanta Bai).
• 1) Rajkumari Shri Son Baiji Lall Sahiba (d/o Rani Manak Deiji). 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 [Jaitrakaran], Maharawal of Jaisalmer, by his wife, Shri Rathorji Rani Lakshmi Deviji Sahiba, née Sita Bai, of Bharmar - see India (Jaisalmer).
• 2) Rajkumari Shri Rajkunwar Baiji Lall Sahiba (d/o Rani Phulam Bai). m. Maharana Vikramajit [Vikramaditya], Maharana of Mewar (b. at Chittaugarh, 1517; was k. by his cousin Ranbir, 1536), son of Maharana Shri Sangram Singhji I Sahib [Sangaji], Maharana of Mewar, by his third wife, Rani Shri Karnavati Devi Sahiba, of Bundi  - see India (Udaipur).
• 3) Rajkumari Shri Champa Baiji Lall Sahiba (d/o Rani Sabira Bai). m. Maharao Raj Singh I [Raisinh], Rao of Sirohi (b. 1521; d. 1543), elder son of Maharao Akheraj I, Rao of Sirohi. She was k. on the orders of Maharao Man Singh I, at Sirohi, 1562, having had issue, one son  - see India (Sirohi).

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