Depur

Depur Thikana, situated in the historic region of Mewar in Rajasthan, represents an illustrious seat of the patriotic Jhala clan of Rajputs, who played a monumental role in the military and administrative annals of the Udaipur State. Descending from the noble house of Sadri—celebrated in Indian history for the legendary sacrifice of Jhala Maan (Manna) who donned the royal crown of Maharana Pratap to mislead the Mughal forces at the Battle of Haldighati in 1576—the chieftains of Depur were granted this estate as a jagir by the Maharanas of Mewar in recognition of their clan's unwavering loyalty and valor. Throughout the Mughal and Maratha periods, the thikana successfully defended its territories and preserved its feudal autonomy, transitioning into a peaceful administrative estate under the British Raj before eventually merging into the United State of Rajasthan post-Independence in 1947. For further scholarly reading on the Jhala clan's historic contributions to Mewar, researchers can consult the Eternal Mewar archives.