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1746 - 1787 H.H. Sri Raj Rajeshwar Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shiromani Sri Gaj Singhji Bahadur, Maharaja of Bikaner. b. at Fort Reri, 28^th March 1723, eldest son of Maharaj Sri Anand Singhji, of Reri, educ. privately. Adopted by his uncle before his death. Succeeded him, 15^th May 1746. Ascended the gadi at the Karan Mahal, Junagadh, Bikaner, 17^th June 1746. Granted the hereditary titles of Sri Raj Rajeshwar Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shiromani and appointed to an Imperial mansab of 7,000 zat and 5,000 sowar, by Emperor Ahmad Shah I, 2^nd August 1753. Faujdar of Chakla 1762. Granted the Mahi-o-Maratib and other insignia of Royalty, and the first of his line granted permission to mint his own coinage by Emperor Alamgir II. m. (first) H.H. Sri Deravari Maharani Sahiba, who received Jharali in jagir and Karmeesar in pat. m. (second) at Jaipur, 1743, H.H. Sri Rajawatji Maharani Sri Chandra Kanwarji Sahiba (d. 1773), who received Sanja Karu in jagir, daughter of Raja Jetsi Rajawat of Kamba. m. (third) at Sirohi, 1749, H.H. Sri Devariji Maharani Sri Akhey Kanwarji Sahiba [Pat Rani], who received Banisar in jagir in 1749 and Alisar in pat, daughter of Maharao Shri Man Singhji III Bahadur, Rao Sahib of Sirohi, by his third wife, Vagehliji Rani Shri Rambha Devi Sahiba, daughter of Maharana Shri Bhabhutsinhji Krishnasinhji Sahib, Thakore Sahib of Sanand and Kod. m. (fourth) at Jaisalmer Fort, 10^th January 1752, H.H. Sri Bhatianiji Maharani Sri Chand Kumari Sahiba [Pat Rani] (d. at Jaisalmer, 1774), younger daughter of Rukn ud-Daula, Maharajadhiraj Raj Rajeshwar Parama Bhattarak Shri Maharawal Ji Bairi Akhai Singhji Dev Bahadur, Yadukul Chandrawhal, Muzaffar Jung, Bijaimand, Maharaja of Jaisalmer. m. (fifth) 1753, H.H. Sri Kachhwahiji Koomawat Maharani Sahiba, a daughter or sister of Rawat Kanha Singh Shiv Singhot Rajawat Kumbhawat, Thakur of Mahar, under Jaipur. m. (sixth) at Jaipur, 9^th June 1755, H.H. Sri Kachhwahiji Rajawatji Maharani Phool Kanwarji Sahiba, a daughter of the Thakur of Jhalaya, under Jaipur. m. (seventh) at Jaipur, 7^th March 1756, H.H. Sri Chota Kachhwahiji Maharani Sahiba, an aunt of Maharaja Madho Singhji II, Maharaja of Jaipur. m. (eighth) at Junagadh, Bikaner, May 1771, H.H. Sri Chundawatji Maharani Sri Swarup Kanwarji Sahiba, daughter of Rawat Fateh Singh Mansinghot Chundawat, of Amet, by his wife, a daughter of Shiv Singh Mertia, of Roopali. m. (ninth) the daughter of the Thakur of Kakalasar. m. (tenth) 23^rd March 1756, Sri Bhag Mati Kachhwahiji Maharani Sahiba (d.s.p.), daughter of Raja Hari Singh Jagat Singhot, Raja of Kama. m. (eleventh) Sri Panwariji Maharani Sahiba, who had one son and three daughters. m. (twelfth) at Amet, February 1772, Sri Chandawatji Maharani Swaroop Kanwarji Sahiba, daughter of Rawat Fateh Singh Sahib Mansinghot, Rawat of Amet, under Udaipur (Mewar). m. (a) Mohanji Patar. m. (b) Naurang Rai Patar. m. (c) Man Rai Patar. m. (d) Roopnani Patar. m. (e) Gangaji Khawas. m. (f) Rajanji Khawas. He d. at Junagadh, Bikaner, 25^th March 1787, having had issue, sixty-one children, including twenty sons and nine daughters by legitimate wives:

1) H.H. Sri Raj Rajeshwar Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shiromani Sri Raj Singhji II Bahadur, Maharaja of Bikaner - see below.

2) Maharaj Sri Sultan Singhji [Soortan], of Banisar. b. at Junagadh, Bikaner, April 1758 (s/o Devariji Akhey Kanwarji), educ. privately. Granted the jagir of Banisar after the death of Devariji Maharani. He fled to Jaipur in 1787 and later to Udaipur, retired to Bhatner in 1801, where he joined forces with the Bhatis and marched on Bikaner, failed to take the fort and finally retired to Kotah. m. (first) August 1783, Sri Deravari Rani Sri Raj Kanwar Sahiba, Bhati Jait Singhji, of Derawar. m. (second) Sri Shekhawatji Sri Rani Phool Kanwar Sahiba, daughter of Guman Singh, and granddaughter of Bairi Sal Shekhawat, of Rewasa. He d. at Kotah, ca 1815, having had issue, two sons (ancestors of the Haveliwale Rajvi Sardar family) and three daughters:

a) Maharaj Sri Guman Singh, of Banisar (s/o Raj Kanwar). m. Sri Tanwarji Rani Sahiba, daughter of Thakur Budh Singh, of Jangheu. He had issue:

i) Maharaj Sri Pane Singh, of Banisar. b.20^th October 1824,educ. privately. He had issue, three sons:
- (1) Maharaj Sri Hamir Singh, of Banisar. He had issue:
  - (a) Maharaj Sri Dalpat Singh, of Banisar.
- (2) Maharaj Sri Balwant Singh.
- (3) Maharaj Sri Jai Singh.

b) Maharaj Sri Akhey Singh, of Aalsar. He had issue, three sons: Copyright©Christopher Buyers

i) Maharaj Sri Dule Singh, of Aalsar. Officer Court of Wards 1897-1900. He had issue, four sons:

(1) Maharaj Sri Nathu Singh, of Aalsar. He had issue, four sons:

(a) Maharaj Sri Gopal Singh, of Aalsar. b. at Aalsar, 1879, educ. privately.
(b) Maharaj Sri Tej Singh.
(c) Maharaj Sri Chand Singh.
(d) Maharaj Sri Hir Singh.

(2) Maharaj Sri Bhairon Singh.
(3) Maharaj Sri Rawat Singh. Adopted by his uncle, Bhim Singh – see below.
(4) Maharaj Sri Khusal Singh. He d.s.p.

ii) Maharaj Sri Bhim Singh. He d.s.p. having adopted his nephew Rawat – see above.
iii) Maharaj Sri Sheonath Singh. He had issue, four sons:

(1) Maharaj Sri Berisal Singh.
(2) Maharaj Sri Suraj Mal.
(3) Maharaj Sri Agarji Singh.
(4) Maharaj Sri Dev Mal.

a) Rajkumari Sri Padam Kanwarji Sahiba [H.H. Sri Rathorji Maharani Shri Padam Kanwarji Sahiba]. m. at Akingpur, Udaipur, 1799, H.H. Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Maharana Shri Bhim Singhji Bahadur, Maharana of Udaipur (b. at Udaipur, 10^th March 1768; d. at the City Palace, Udaipur, 30^th March 1828) second son of Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Maharana Shri Ari Singhji Bahadur, Maharana of Udaipur, by his second wife, Maharani Shri Jaigais Kunwari Sahiba. She d. by sati, at Udaipur, 30^th March 1828 – see India Salute (Udaipur).

b) Rajkumari Sri Sardar Kanwarji Sahiba. m. Raja Keshri Singh, of Banera.

c) Rajkumari Sri Fateh Kanwarji Sahiba.

3) Maharajkumar Sri Mokham Singhji. b. at Junagadh, Bikaner, 1758 (third son) (s/o Bhatianiji Chand Kanwarji), educ. privately. Fled to Jaisalmer before the death of his father. m. at Bikaner, May 1765, Sri Sekhawatji Rani Sahiba, a daughter of Sanwat Singh Shekhawat, of Khandela. He d.v.p. from smallpox, at Phalodi, before 25^th March 1787, having had issue, two sons (ancestors of the Haveliwale Rajvi Sardar family. holders of the jagirs of Sainsar in Bikaner and Jambha in Jodhpur):

a) Maharaj Sri Onar Singhji.

b) Maharaj Sri Chain Singhji. b. posthumously, at Jaisalmer. He had issue, one son:

i) Maharaj Sri Sardar Singhji. He had issue, two sons:

(1) Maharaj Sri Pratap Singhji. He had issue, a son:

(a) Maharaj Sri Raghunath Singhji. b. 1850, educ. privately.

(2) Maharaj Sri Amar Singhji. He had issue, a son:

(a) Maharaj Sri Mohan Singhji. He had issue, a son:

(i) Maharaj Sri Makan Singhji. He d.s.p.

4) Maharaj Sri Ajab Singhji, of Lohat. b. at Junagadh, Bikaner, 1762 (s/o Bhatianiji Chand Kanwarji), educ. privately. He fled to Sindh in 1787, then went to Jodhpur in 1788, then retired to Bhatner 1801. Granted the jagir of Lohat from Maharaja Vijay Singhji of Jodhpur 1788, and Bhapura and Jasoonta with five other villages by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of Jaipur 1799. Engaged in continuous raids into Bikaner territory with his brother Sultan Singh and the of Thakurs of Churu, Bhadra and Bhukaraka 1788- 1801. m. 1773, daughter of the Chauhan Thakur of Kalyanpur, under Jodhpur. He d. at Ram Ganj Chopar, Jaipur, after 1801, having had issue, two sons and two daughters:

a) Maharaj Sri Ranjit Singhji.

b) Maharaj Sri Chain Singhji.

a) Rajkumari Fateh Kanwar [H.H. Shri Bikawatji Maharani Fateh Kanwarji Sahiba, of Jaipur]. m. 1799, H.H. Saramad-i-Raja-i-Hindustan, Raj Rajeshwar Shri Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh II Bahadur, Maharaja of Jaipur (b. 18^th March 1784; d. at Jaipur, 21^st November 1818), only surviving son of H.H. Saramad-i-Raja-i-Hindustan, Raj Rajeshwar Shri Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Jaipur, by his fifth wife, H.H. Shri Batianiji Maharani Sri Fateh Kanwarji Sahiba, daughter of Meherban-i-Dostan Thakuran Raj Sri Ratan Singhji [Ratansi], of Lathi, under Jaisalmer – see India Salute (Jaipur).

b) Rajkumari Bakhat Kanwar.

5) Maharajkumar Sri Chhatar Singhji Sahib, of Surpura. b. at Junagadh, Bikaner, 1762 (fifth son) (s/o Kachhwahiji Rajawatji Phool Kanwarji), educ. privately. Granted Surpura in jagir by his father. m. at Junagadh, Bikaner, June 1769, a daughter of Jait Singh Panwar. He d.v.p. aged seventeen-years, at Bikaner, 12^thSeptember 1779, having had issue, an only son (ancestor of the Dyodiwale Rajvi Sardar family):

a) Maharaj Sri Dalel Singhji, of Chhatargarh, educ. privately. Succeeded to his father‘s jagir of Surpura while still and infant, 12^thSeptember 1779. m. (first) Bhatiyani Derawanji Raniji Sahiba. m. (second) ... He having had issue, four sons (the Deodhiwala Rajvis):

i) Maharaj Sri Sagat Singhji, of Chhatargarh. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
- (1) Maharaj Sri Lall Singhji Bahadur, of Chhatargarh. b. at Bikaner, 16^th December 1831, educ. privately. Presdt Bikaner State Council 3/12/1873 – 1887. m. (first) a sister of Rao Bahadur Raja Jeevraj Singhji, of Reri, in Bikaner (she d. 1854). m. (second) H.H. Maji Sri Chandrawatiji Sahib (d. from tuberculosis, at Junagarh Fort, Bikaner, 13^thDecember 1909). He d. at Junagarh Fort, Bikaner, 17^thSeptember 1887, having had issue, three sons:
  - (a) H.H. Sri Raj Rajeshwar Maharajadhiraj Narendra Maharaja Shiromani Sri Dungar Singhji Bahadur, Maharaja of Bikaner (s/o the Reri lady) - see below.
  - (b) Maharaj Sri Gulab Singhji. He d.s.p.m. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
  - (c) H.H. Sri Raj Rajeshwar Maharajadhiraj Narendra Maharaja Shiromani Sir Ganga Singhji Bahadur, Maharaja of Bikaner (s/o Maji Sri Chandrawatiji Sahib) - see below.
- (1) Baiji Sri Nand Kanwar Sahib. m. at Bikaner, 1848, Maharaj Sri Sadul Singh, eldest son of Maharaj Sri Sher Singhji, of Bagod in Udaipur (Mewar) state.She had issue, one son - see India (Udaipur).Copyright©Christopher Buyers

ii) Maharaj Sri Madan Singhji. m.and had issue, an only son:
- (1) Maharaj Sri Khet Singhji. b. 6^th September 1831, educ.privately. m.(first) Sri Bada Chandrawatiji Maji Sahib (d. at Bikaner, 14^th March 1921), sister of H.H. Maji Sri Chandrawatiji Sahib, mother of Sir Ganga Singhji Bahadur. m.(second) Sri Chota Chandrawatiji Maji Sahib (d. at Bikaner, 22^nd October 1902), daughter of the Tazimi Thakur of Jodhasar. He d.at Bikaner, 10^th December 1890, having had issue, an only son:
  - (a) Colonel Maharaj Sri Sir Bhairon Singhji Bahadur, KCSI (1.1.1916, CSI 1.1.1909). b. at Bikaner, 15^th September 1879, educ.Mayo Coll. Ajmer and with ICC, Dehra Dun. Heir apparent from 19^th August 1887 to 7^th September 1902. Companion to to the Maharaja 18/9/1895-1898. Mbr Bikaner State Council for the Political & Foreign Dept 1898-1948, Senior Mbr 1898-1912, Vice-Presdt 1912-1914, and Presdt 1914-1915, Chief Minister 1934-1936, MSC for Zenana, General Records & Copying Depts 1936-1948. Personal ADC and Private Sec to the Maharaja 24/9/1912-1915. Hon Col Sadul Light Infantry (1^st Bikaner Imperial Service Troops) 25/10/1947 (Hon Lt-Col 24/9/1912). Granted the hereditary title of Maharaj Bahadur 17/10/1934 (personal 24/9/1912). Author of "Bhairubbinod" and "Rasikbhinod". Rcvd: GC of the Orders of the Vikram Star (1948), and the Star of Honour, Delhi Durbar (1903 and 1911), Silver Jubilee (1935), Coron (1937), Sadul Singhji Golden Jubilee (1937), and Accession (1943) medals. m.(first) at Reri House, Bikaner, 27^th June 1890, Raniji Sri Tanwarji Sahib (b.at Bhawad, Marwar, 10^th April 1877; d. at Bikaner, 19xx), daughter of Thakur Shivnath Singhji, of Bhawad. m.(second) at Badal Mahal, Bikaner, 26^th March 1902, Raniji Sri Birsalpuriji Sahib (b.at Birsalpur, Jaisalmer State, 2^nd July 1882; d. at Bikaner, 19xx), niece of Rao Sri Moti Singh, of Birsalpur, Jaisalmer State. m. (third) at Badal Mahal, Bikaner, 20^th August 1916, Raniji Sri Batianji Sahib (b. at Parewda, 20^th October 1899; d.at Bikaner, 23^rd January 1925), sister of Thakur Sri Kan Singhji, of Parewda, and a niece of H.H. Maharani Batianji Sahib, CI. m. (fourth) at Gariyala House, Bikaner, 27^th October 1925, Raniji Sri Derawajji Sahib (b.at Gariyala House, Bikaner, 16^th January 1903), daughter of Raol Sri Adoni Singhji, of Gariyala. He had issue, two sons and three daughters:
    - (i) Maharaj Sri Ajit Singhji Bahadur, of Tejrasar. b. at Bikaner, 30^th July 1917 (s/o Raniji Sri Batianji Sahib), educ. Walter Noble's Sch, Bikaner; Mayo Coll, Ajmer and Dungar Coll, Bikaner (BA). m. at Banera House, Udaipur, 6^th December 1936, Raniji Sri Shagawatiji Nawal Kanwar Sahib (b. at Udaipur, 19xx), daughter of Rawat Sri Narayan Singh, of Bohera, in Mewar, by his wife, Rani Anup Kanwar Sahiba, daughter of Thakur Shri Sultan Singhji, Thakur of Peelwa, in Marwar. He had issue, two sons:
      - 1. Maharaj Sri Pratap Singhji Bahadur, of Tejrasar. b. 28^th January 1943. He had issue:
      - 2. Maharaj Sri Roop Singhji.
    - (ii) Heroji Sri Abhay Singhji. b. at Bikaner, 2^nd June 1919 (s/o Raniji Sri Batianji Sahib), educ.Walter Noble's Sch, Bikaner. d. at Bikaner, 16^th October 1923.
    - (i) Baiji Sri Chanan Kanwarji Sahib. b. at Bikaner, 15^th June 1898 (d/o Raniji Sri Tanwarji Sahib). m. at Sri Devidwara, Bikaner, 30^th April 1918, as his first wife, Captain Maharaja Sri Mahendra Man Singh, Maharaja of Bhadarwar (b.30^th October 1896; d. 1942), son of Kanwar Sri Pablwas Singh, and adopted son of Maharaja Sri Mahendra Singh, Maharaja of Bhadarwar, CIE. She d. at Bhadarwar, 13^th July 1919.
    - (ii) Baiji Sri Subha Kanwarji Sahib. b. 29^th September 1908 (d/o Raniji Sri Birsalpuriji Sahib). m. at Sri Devidwara, Bikaner, 18^th February 1923, Thakuran Raj Sri Govadhan Singh, Thakur of Jhalai (b. 1884), a noble of Jaipur state.
    - (iii) Baiji Sri Kushal Kanwarji Sahib. b. 26^th July 1926 (d/o Raniji Sri Derawajji Sahib). Copyright©Christopher Buyers

iii) Maharaj Sri Kharak Singhji. He had issue, two sons:

(1) Maharaj Sri Mukund Singhji. m. a sister of H.H. Sri Pugliyaniji Maharani Sri Chand Kanwarji Sahiba. He had issue, three sons:

(a) Maharaj Sri Jaswant Singhji. b. 1860. A candidate put forward for the succession in May 1872 by his maternal aunt, H.H. Sri Pugliyaniji Maharani Sri Chand Kanwarji Sahiba. He d.s.p.m.

(b) Maharaj Sri Jovan [Jawani] Singhji, of Sherpura.

(2) Maharaj Sri Takhat Singhji. He had issue, three sons:

(a) Major Maharaj Sri Jagmal Singhji. b. 1891, educ. Mayo Coll, Ajmer. Political Sec to the Maharaja of Bikaner 1912-1916. Assist Public Works MSC Bikaner State 1916. Hon Maj Ganga Risala (1^st Bikaner Camel Corps), 24/9/1912. Rcvd: Delhi Durbar silver medal (1911). He d. 16^th October 1930, having had issue, five sons:

(i) Maharaj Sri Kishore Singhji.

(ii) Maharaj Sri Tej Singhji. b.6^th April 1912, educ. Mayo Coll, Ajmer.

(iii) Maharaj Sri Mohan Singhji.

(iv) Maharaj Sri Govind Singhji.

(v) Maharaj Sri Chandra Singhji, of Ridi. m. Rani Inder Kumari Sahiba. He d. 6^th May 1951, having had issue, a son:

1. Maharaj Shri Devi Singhji, of Ridi. m. Rani Chitra Kumari Sahiba, daughter of Rawat Raghuraj Singhji, of Bohera, under Udaipur Mewar, by his wife, Rani Pratap Kanwar Sahiba, daughter of Thakur Jawan Singh Jhala, of Bari Sadri, in Udaipur Mewar. He had issue, one son:

a. Maharaj Shri Mohiraj Singhji, of Ridi.

(b) Colonel Maharaj Sri Narayan Singhji Bahadur. b. 24^th December 1894, educ. Mayo Coll, Ajmer. Private Sec to the Maharaja of Bikaner 1915-1918, Sec State Council 1918-1923, Foreign & Political Sec 1923-1926, Financial Sec 1926-1928, and Home Minister 1928-1931, Private Sec to the Maharaja of Patiala 1931-1933, Comptroller of the Household Patiala 1933-1938, Sec Agriculture & Forest Dept Patiala 1938-1940, Political Minister Panna 1940-1943, Finance and Army Minister Bikaner 1943. Hon Lt-Col Dungar Lancers 1^st Bikaner Imperial Service Lancers 3/12/1943. Hon Col Bikaner State Forces. Rcvd: GC of the Order of the Star of Honour (30.10.1937), Delhi Durbar silver (1911), Silver Jubilee (1935), Coron (1937), Sadul Singhji Golden Jubilee (1937), and Accession (1943) medals. He had issue, two sons:

(i) Captain Maharaj Sri Ranjit Singhji. b. at Bikaner, 25^th November 1918, educ. Mayo Coll, Ajmer, OT Sch, Mhow and Staff Coll, Haifa. Lieut IA attached QVO Cavalry (Poona Horse) 15/12/1941, prom Capt 15/12/1941, served in WW2 in the Middle East and North Africa 1941-1945. Rcvd: Sadul Singhji Golden Jubilee (1937), and Accession (1943) medals, 39/45, Africa and Italy stars, British War and IGS medals.

(ii) Air Commodore Maharaj Sri Bahadur Singhji. b. at Bikaner, 31^st January 1921, educ. Mayo Coll, Ajmer. Cmsnd as Pilot Officer IAF 8/11/1943, served in WW2, attached 9 Sqd RIAF 1946. Rcvd: Sadul Singhji Golden Jubilee (1937), and Accession (1943) medals, 39/45 star, British War and IGS medals. m. Rani Shri Pushpa Kumari Sahiiba, eldest daughter of Maharaj Shri Mehtab Singh, of Bambulia, under Kotah, by his wife, Rani Suraj Kunwar Sahiba, daughter of Thakur Fateh Singh, of Kherwa, under Jodhpur Marwar.

(c) Colonel Maharaj Sri Prithvi Singhji. b. 1897, educ. Mayo Coll, Ajmer and OTS, Indore. Cmsnd as 2^nd Lieut IA attached 13^thRajputs 1/12/1919, served in Great War in Mesopotamia 1919-1920, in Egypt 1920-1921, and in Waziristan on attachment to the 109^th Infantry 1921, prom Capt Bikaner State Forces attached Sadul Light Infantry 30/9/1922, Personal ADC to the Maharaja, Personal Assist. to Revenue and Finance Minister, Sec Home Dept. Rcvd: Delhi Durbar silver (1911), India GSM (1921 with Waziristan clasp 1921), Sadul Singhji Golden Jubilee (1937), and Accession (1943) medals. m. Rani Prithvi Singhji Sahib.

iv) Maharaj Sri Kuman Singhji. He had issue, one son:
- (1) Maharaj Sri Nathu Singhji,of Katariyasar and Lakhanasi.

6) H.H. Sri Raj Rajeshwar Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shiromani Sri Surat Singhji Bahadur, Maharaja of Bikaner (s/o Kachhwahiji Rajawatji Phool Kanwarji) – see below.

7) Maharaj Sri Bhopal Singhji, of Sumana of Bhandan. b. at Junagadh, Bikaner, ca 1769 (s/o Panwariji Maharani). Granted the jagir of Sumana of Bhandan, in tehsil Lunkaransar. m. at Junagadh, Bikaner, June 1776, a daughter of Chhatar Singh Tanwar, of Lakhasar). He d. after 1831, haaving had issue, a son:

a) Maharaj Sri Bahadur Singhji, of Sumana of Bhandan.

8) Maharaj Sri Shyam Singhjim of Manaksar (s/o Kachhwahiji Rajawatji Phool Kanwarji). Granted the jagir of Manaksar by his brother, Maharaja Surat Singhji. m. at Jaisalmer, June 1782.

9) Maharaj Sri Sabal Singhji (s/o Bhatianiji Chand Kanwarji).

10) Maharajkumar Sri Ram Singhji (s/o Bhatianiji Chand Kanwarji). He d.v.p. 1762.

11) Maharaj Sri Devi Singhji, of Bhamatsar. b. at Junagadh, Bikaner, 1773 (s/o Chundawatji Swarup Kanwarji), educ. privately. Granted Somakar of Khari Patti in jagir 1784. Imprisoned by his brother Maharaja Surat Singhji 1787-1790. Escaped with the help of Bakhtawar Singh Tanwar, thereafter spent some time at the courts of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Alwar, Shahpura and Bundi. m. an elder daughter of Dan Singh Tanwar (s/o Bakhtawar Singh, of Janjheu). He had issue, four sons (ancestors of the Haveliwale Rajvi Sardar family) and a daughter:
- a) Maharaj Sri Prithvi Singhji, of Saloondia. He had issue, three sons:
  - i) Maharaj Sri Sheodath Singhji, of Saloondia. He had issue, two sons:
  - ii) Maharaj Sri Himmat Singhji, of Kurjhari. Granted the jagirs of Hansasar 1863, Kaktasar 1865, and Makarsar 1867, all of which he lost. Received Kurjhari August 1878. He had issue, two sons:
  - iii) Maharaj Sri Samvat Singhji, of Bilanisar. Granted the jagirs of Nathusar in 1851, Rajasar Bhatiyan 1852, Kanvalisar and Dularisar 1868, Peelap 1870, all of which he lost and was later granted Bilanisar with a cash pension by way of compensation. He had issue, three sons:
    - (1) Maharaj Sri Bharat Singhji, of Bilanisar. He d.s.p.
    - (2) Maharaj Sri Madho Singhji, of Bilanisar. b.14^th December 1870.
    - (3) Maharaj Sri Sawai Singhji. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
- b) Maharaj Sri Ranjit Singhji, of Lakhmidesar. Granted the jagir of Lakhmidesar by Maharaja Ratan Singh, 1847. His jagir was further enhanced with the grant of Araisar and Savarsar and Raimalwari in 1855. He had issue, two, sons:
  - i) Maharaj Sri Raghunath Singhji, of Dharnok. He lost his father’s jagirs but later received Dharnok in 1874 He had issue, one son:
    - (1) Maharaj Sri Karni Singhji, of Dharnok. b.1852, educ.privately. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
  - ii) Maharaj Sri Bhag Singhji. He d.s.p.
- c) Maharaj Sri Salam Singhji. He had issue, one son:
  - i) Maharaj Sri Iasri Singhji. He d.s.p.
- d) Maharaj Sri Ajit Singhji. He d.s.p.
- a) A daughter. m. at Shahpura, Swasti Shri Rajadhiraja Amar Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Chief of Shahpura (b. at Shahpura, 1784; d. at Shahpura, 7^th July 1827), son of Swasti Shri Rajadhiraja Bhim Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Chief of Shahpura. She had issue - see India (Shahpur).

12) Maharajkumar Sri Kushal Singhji (s/o Bhatianiji Chand Kanwarji). He d.v.p.

13) Maharaj Sri Kushal Singhji [Khuska], of Lalasar. b. at Junagadh, Bikaner, 1774 (s/o Chundawatji Swarup Kanwarji), educ. privately. Received the jagir of Lalasar, Himmatsar and Neemariyasar, 1826. Imprisoned by his brother Maharaja Surat Singhji 1787-1790. Escaped with the help of Bakhtawar Singh Tanwar, thereafter spent some time at the courts of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Alwar, Shahpura and Bundi. m. a younger daughter of Dan Singh Tanwar (s/o Bakhtawar Singh, of Janjheu). He d. at Dantiwara, 10^th December 1853, having had issue:

a) Maharaj Sri Mul Singhji, of Lalasar. m. (first) ... m. (second) ... He d. June 1859, having had issue, one son and three daughters:

i) Maharaj Sri Bhim Singhji. He d. before 4^thApril 1896, having had issue, one son:

(1) Maharaj Sri Ram Kishan Singhji, of Himmatsar. b. 17^th August 1886, educ. Mayo Coll, Ajmer. m. a niece of Thakur Gopal Singh, of Bairanda. He d. 1909.

i) Rajkumari Baal Kanwar.

ii) Rajkumari Jawahar Kanwar.

14) Maharaj Sri Guman Singhji.

15) Maharaj Sri Jagat Singhji (s/o Rajawatji Chandra Kanwarji).

16) Maharaj Sri Kuman Singhji.

17) Maharaj Sri Mohan Singhji.

18) Maharaj Sri Udai Singhji (s/o Rajawatji Chandra Kanwarji).

19) Maharaj Sri Jalim Singhji (s/o Bhatianiji Chand Kanwarji).

20) Maharaj Sri Ajit Singhji.

1) Maharajkumari Sri Jait Kanwarji Baisa Sahiba [Shri Rathorji Rani Jait Kanwarji Sahiba, of Narwar] (d/o the Rajawat Rani). m. at Junagadh, Bikaner, 1788, Shriman Raja Manohar Singh Bahadur, Raja of Narwar - see India Non-salute (Paron (Narwar)).

2) Maharajkumari Sri Sire Kanwarji Baisa Sahiba (d/o Bhatianiji Chand Kanwarji).

3) Maharajkumari Sri ... Kanwarji Baisa Sahiba (d/o Devariji Akhey Kanwarji).

4) Maharajkumari Sri ... Kanwarji Baisa Sahiba (d/o Devariji Akhey Kanwarji).

5) Maharajkumari Sri ... Kanwarji Baisa Sahiba (d/o Devariji Akhey Kanwarji).

6) Maharajkumari Sri Suraj Kanwarji Baisa Sahiba (d/o Kachhwahiji Rajawatji Phool Kanwarji).

7) Maharajkumari Sri ... Kanwarji Baisa Sahiba (d/o Panwariji Maharani).

8) Maharajkumari Sri ... Kanwarji Baisa Sahiba (d/o Panwariji Maharani).

9) Maharajkumari Sri ... Kanwarji Baisa Sahiba (d/o Panwariji Maharani).

Maharaja Gaj Singhji, also left eight further sons by lesser wives and concubines who were not eligible to succeed:

4) Rao Raj Sri Daulat Ram.

5) Rao Raj Sri Prithvi Raj.

6) Rao Raj Sri Dheerat Singh.

7) Rao Raj Sri Jait Singh.

8) Rao Raj Sri Chander Bhan.

9) Rao Raj Sri Sawai Singh.

10) Rao Raj Sri Tilok Singh.

11) Rao Raj Sri Udai Singh.

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