History
Origin and Foundation of Kawla Thikana
Kawla Thikana, located in the present-day Jalore district of Rajasthan, was a prominent estate ruled by the Sindhal Rathore clan. The Sindhal Rathores trace their lineage to Rao Sindhal, a son of Rao Asthanji, who was the second ruler of the Rathore dynasty of Marwar. Over the centuries, the descendants of Rao Sindhal established several strongholds in the southwestern region of Marwar, with Kawla serving as a significant seat of feudal power. The rulers of Kawla maintained strong ties with the parent state of Marwar (Jodhpur), fulfilling military obligations and contributing to the defense of the region against external incursions.
Feudal Era and Historical Significance
During the medieval and British colonial periods, Kawla operated as a vassal state under the suzerainty of the Maharaja of Jodhpur. The Thakurs of Kawla were renowned for their martial valour, actively participating in the military campaigns of the Jodhpur State forces. As members of the Sindhal branch, they enjoyed a distinct status within the feudal hierarchy of Marwar. They were responsible for maintaining law and order, collecting revenue, and safeguarding the trade routes passing through their territory.
Post-Independence and Modern Legacy
Following India's independence in 1947, the princely state of Jodhpur integrated into the Union of India, leading to the formal abolition of the jagirdari system. Consequently, Kawla transitioned from a feudal estate into a democratic administrative unit. Today, the heritage of the Sindhal Rathores of Kawla is preserved through their ancestral structures, traditional customs, and local folklore in the Jalore region.
Genealogy
- Rao SINHAJI, 1st Rao of Kawla
- Rao SOJAJI, 2nd Rao of Kawla
- Rao VIDAJI, 3rd Rao of Kawla he died on
- Rao WAGHJI, 4th Rao of Kawla
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib PRATAP SINGHJI, 5th Thakur Sahib of Kawla married and had issue five sons.
- Thakur Durjan Singh (qv)
- Thakur Fate Singh he was granted the estate of Keral
- Thakur Mohkam Singh (qv)
- Thakur Hati Singh he was granted the estate of Bhooti
- Thakur Devkaran Singh he was granted the estate of Chainpura
Kawla (Line I)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib DURJAN SINGHJI, 1st Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line I)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib ABHAIRAM SINGHJI, 2nd Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line I) married and had no issues, adopted Kunwar Kalyan Singh son of Thakur Fate Singh of Keral
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib KALYAN SINGHJI, 3rd Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line I)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib BHOPAT SINGHJI, 4th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line I)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib KHUSAL SINGHJI, 5th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line I)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib SHYAM SINGHJI, 6th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line I)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib KUSAL SINGHJI, 7th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line I)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib SADUL SINGHJI, 8th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line I)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib RAWAT SINGHJI, 9th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line I)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib RAM SINGHJI, 10th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line I)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib JEEVRAJ SINGHJI, 11th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line I)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib HARI SINGHJI, 12th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line I), married to Thakurani Shayar Kanwar and had issues, two sons.
- Thakur Madho Singh (qv)
- Thakur Dalpat Singh, he died in .
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib MADHO SINGHJI, 13th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line I), married to Thakurani Rasal Kanwar and has issue, two sons.
- Kunwar Rajkumar Singh, born , married on 11th December 2019 to Lakshita Kunwar, daughter of Dungar Singh and grand daughter of Thakur Hanwant Singh Deora of Biroliya (Pali).
- Kunwar Krupal Singh
Kawla (Line II)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib MOHKAM SINGHJI, 1st Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line II)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib JAGAT SINGHJI, 2nd Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line II)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib UDAYRAJ SINGHJI, 3rd Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line II)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib SAWAI SINGHJI, 4th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line II)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib BAKHTAWAR SINGHJI, 5th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line II)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib DAULAT SINGHJI, 6th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line II)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib LAKSHMAN SINGHJI, 7th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line II)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib CHIMAN SINGHJI, 8th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line II)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib CHHATRA SINGHJI, 9th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line II)
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib SANWAL SINGHJI, 10th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line II), married and had issues, two sons. He died on .
- Kunwar Shailendra Singh (qv)
- Kunwar Krishan Pal Singh, married to daughter of Thakur Chattar Pal Singh Ji Jhala of Kachnaria, MP.
- Raj Shri Thakur Sahib SHAILENDRA SINGHJI, present and 11th Thakur Sahib of Kawla (Line II) since 12th March 2018. Married to daughter of late Thakur Rajendra Singh Ji of Mahansar and Jhakora, Jhunjhunu.
