Present Head
- Bhanwar Yashraj Singhji Rathore, born , educated in Barnagar and Ratlam, graduated from Indore in Engineering (Electronics and Communication).
- Bhanwar Divyansh Singhji Rathore, born , presently (2010) an under-graduate.
History
Origin and Foundation of Maswadia Thikana
The Maswadia Thikana is a historic estate belonging to the Fatehsinghot Rathore clan, a prominent cadet branch of the illustrious Rathore dynasty. The lineage of the Fatehsinghot Rathores is traced back to Rao Fateh Singh, a descendant of the royal house of Marwar (Jodhpur). The Thikana of Maswadia was established in the Vagad region, historically situated within the princely state of Banswara State in southern Rajasthan.
Historical Significance
During the medieval and pre-modern eras, the thikanadars (fief-holders) of Maswadia served the state of Banswara with distinction. Positioned near the borders of Malwa and Gujarat, the Fatehsinghot Rathores of Maswadia played a crucial strategic role in securing the state's boundaries and maintaining law and order in the region. They contributed actively to the military campaigns of the Maharawals of Banswara.
British Era and Administrative Role
Under the British Raj, when Banswara entered into a treaty of subsidiary alliance with the British East India Company, Maswadia continued to enjoy its traditional feudal privileges. The Thikana was recognized as a prominent vassal state under the Banswara durbar, contributing revenue and administrative support under the oversight of the Rajputana Agency.
Post-Independence and Modern Era
Following India's independence in 1947 and the subsequent integration of Rajputana into the United State of Rajasthan, the feudal jagirdari system was formally abolished by the Rajasthan Land Reforms and Resumption of Jagirs Act, 1952. The descendants of the Maswadia Thikana successfully transitioned into the modern era, preserving their rich cultural heritage and historical legacy while contributing to public service, agriculture, and local development in the region.
Genealogy
- Thakur Saheb SAWAI SINGHJI, 1st Thakur of Maswadia (1774).
- Thakur Saheb BHUVAN SINGHJI, Thakur of Maswadia fl.1819
- Thakur Saheb MOD SINGHJI, Thakur of Maswadia
- Thakur Saheb GIRWAR SINGHJI, Thakur of Maswadia, married and had issue. He died .
- Thakur Saheb Devi Singhji (qv)
- Thakur Saheb DEVI SINGHJI, Thakur of Maswadia 1922/2003, born , educated at Dhar and Indore, married 1926, Thakurain Ratan Kunwarji, died , sister of Thakur Shiv Singh of Mahuwa in Sitamau, and had issue. He died .
- Smt. Chandraprabha Kunwar, born , married Rana Mahendra Singhji Tomar of Thikana Barwaha, West Nimar.
- Thakur Saheb Virendra Singhji (qv)
- Thakur Saheb Yashpal Singhji, born , married Thakurani Jaya Kunwar, daughter of Thakur Madan Singhji Shaktawat of Thikana Khajuria, Neemuch Dist., M.P., and has issue, two sons and two daughters.
- Smt. Meenaxi Kunwar Rathore, born , married 1990, Thakur Krishnapal Singhji Chauhan of Thikana Balakheda, M.P. She died on .
- Smt. Mamta Kunwar Rathore, born , married 1998, Kunwar Chandrajeet Singhji Gohil of Thikana Bakrol, Gujarat.
- Kunwar Ajaypal Singhji Rathore, born , married 2000, Kunwarani Devendra Kunwar, daughter of Rawat Shivraj Singhji of Thikana Sindoda, M.P., and has issue, one son and one daughter. .
- Ms. Shubhangini Kunwar Rathore, born .
- Bhanwar Shivendra Singhji Rathore, born .
- Kunwar Vijaypal Singhji Rathore, born , married 2004, Kunwarani Meenaxi Kunwar, daughter of Thakur Ghanshyam Singhji Kacchawa of Thikana Ghodasar, Gujarat.
- Thakur Saheb Gajendra Singhji, born , married Thakurani Prem Kunwar, daughter of Thakur Bhawani Singhji Solanki of Thikana Bhinda, Dungarpur Dist., Rajasthan, and has issue.
- Smt. Richa Kunwar Rathore, born , married 2002, Kunwar Aanandraj Singhji of Banswara, Rajasthan.
- Kunwar Kautilya Singh Rathore, born , married 2006, Kunwarani Urvashi Kunwar, daughter of Thakur Ramendra Singhji Sisodia of Thikana Kaytha, M.P., and has issue, one son.
- Bhanwar Chandramouli Singhji Rathore, born .
- Kunwar Nagendra Singhji Rathore, born , married 2010, Kunwarani Avani Kunwar, daughter of Thakur Chandraveer Singhji Chundawat of Thikana Bardia Naal.
- Smt. Rajendra Kunwar, born , married Thakur Saheb Bhagwatdayal Singhji Shaktawat of Thikana Ajanda, M.P., and has issue.
- Thakur Saheb Mahendra Singhji, born , married Thakurani Indra Kunwar, daughter of Thakur Kesri Singhji Kacchawa of Thikana Ghodasar, Kheda Dist., Gujarat, and has issue.
- Smt. Sanghmitra Kunwar Rathore, born , a Graduate.
- Kunwar Rajveer Singhji Rathore, born , educated in Ratlam and is studying for his Graduation.
- Thakur Saheb VIRENDRA SINGHJI, born , married Thakurani Hemendra Kunwar, daughter of Thakur Bheru Singhji Sisodia of Thikana Sakthali, Chittorgarh Dist., Pratapgarh now Rajasthan, and has issue, two sons and one daughter. He died on .
- Kunwar Jayendra Singh Rathore (qv)
- Kunwar Dinesh Singhji Rathore, born , educated in Ratla, presently (2010) a Sarpanch of Maswadia, married 1994, Kunwarani Neelam Kunwar, daughter of Thakur Jagpal Singhji Chauhan of Thikana Ganoda in Rajasthan; and has issue, one son and one daughter. He died on .
- Ms. Vaishali Kunwar Rathore, born .
- Bhanwar Harshraj Singhji Rathore, born .
- Smt. Durgesh Kunwar Rathore, born , married 1992, Kunwar Krishnapal Singhji Maurya of Thikana Jollay, M.P.
- Thakur Saheb JAYENDRA SINGHJI, Thakur of Maswadia (see above)