Chhaneri

Chhaneri Thikana, located in the historic region of Bikaner (Rajasthan), is a prominent estate of the Rawlot Bhati clan, a major branch of the Chandravanshi (Yaduvanshi) Rajputs who trace their ancestry directly back to the ruling house of Jaisalmer. Established as a feudal estate under the princely state of Bikaner, the Thikana was granted to the noble Bhati lineage in recognition of their military valor, loyalty, and exceptional services to the state. Throughout the medieval period, the Mughal era, and the subsequent British Raj, the Thakurs of Chhaneri maintained significant local administrative authority and contributed to the defense of the Bikaner state. Following India's independence and the subsequent merger of the princely states, Chhaneri transitioned into the democratic fold, and with the abolition of the Jagirdari system, its rulers integrated into modern agrarian and public life while diligently preserving their rich cultural and architectural heritage.