History
Origin and Lineage of Jakhora Thikana
The Jakhora Thikana belongs to the illustrious Sindhal Rathore clan, a prominent cadet branch of the Rathore dynasty of Marwar. This lineage traces its descent back to Rao Sindhal, who was the son of Rao Asthanji, the second ruler of the Rathore dynasty in Marwar, and the grandson of the legendary Rao Siahaji. The Sindhal Rathores carved out their own territories in the rugged southwestern frontiers of Marwar, particularly in the Godwar and Jalore regions. Jakhora was established as a crucial seat of power for the Sindhals, serving both as a defensive stronghold and a center of local governance under the suzerainty of the Kingdom of Marwar (Jodhpur).
Historical Evolution and Modern Era
Throughout the medieval and Mughal periods, the chieftains of Jakhora played an active role in the military campaigns of the Jodhpur State, defending their fiefdom against regional adversaries and external incursions. The Thikana maintained its distinct identity and local authority through centuries of geopolitical shifts, including the British paramountcy era. Following India's independence and the subsequent integration of princely states, the Jagirdari system was abolished under the Rajasthan Land Reforms and Resumption of Jagirs Act of 1952. Today, the descendants of the Jakhora Thikana actively preserve their ancestral heritage, historical monuments, and the rich cultural traditions of the Sindhal Rathores. For a broader historical context on the Rathore clans and their migrations, you can explore the Rathore Clan on Wikipedia and the history of the Marwar Region.
Genealogy
- Rao BHONAJI 1st Rao of Jakhora
- Thakur Sahib JAGMAL SINGHJI, 2nd Thakur Sahib of Jakhora
- Thakur Sahib JAIMAL SINGHJI, 3rd Thakur Sahib of Jakhora
- Thakur Sahib SURTAN SINGHJI, 4th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora
- Thakur Sahib KESARI SINGHJI, 5th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora
- Thakur Sahib AMAR SINGHJI, I 6th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora
- Thakur Sahib DUDA SINGHJI (Duduji) 7th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora
- Thakur Sahib KARAN SINGHJI, 8th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora
- Thakur Sahib SUJAN SINGHJI, 9th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora
- Thakur Sahib MAHA SINGHJI, 10th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora, married and had issues, three sons.
- Thakur Sur Singh (qv)
- Thakur Sanvaldas Ji
- Thakur Raj Singh
- Thakur Sahib SUR SINGHJI, 11th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora, married and had issues, four sons.
- Thakur Kalyan Singh (qv)
- Thakur Akhe Singh (qv)
- Thakur Kesari Singh
- Thakur Devi Singh
Jakhora (Line I)
- Thakur Sahib KALYAN SINGHJI, 1st Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line I)
- Thakur Sahib VIJAY SINGHJI, 2nd Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line I)
- Thakur Sahib ACHAL SINGHJI, 3rd Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line I)
- Thakur Sahib RATAN SINGHJI, 4th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line I)
- Thakur Sahib GUMAN SINGHJI, 5th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line I)
- Thakur Sahib HAMMIR SINGHJI, 6th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line I)
- Thakur Sahib PRATAP SINGHJI, 7th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line I)
- Thakur Sahib GULAB SINGHJI, 8th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line I)
- Thakur Sahib AMAR SINGHJI II, 9th and present Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line I)
Jakhora (Line II)
- Thakur Sahib AKHE SINGHJI, 1st Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line II)
- Thakur Sahib KOL SINGHJI, 2nd Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line II)
- Thakur Sahib JAWAN SINGHJI, 3rd Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line II)
- Thakur Sahib OKH SINGHJI, 4th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line II)
- Thakur Sahib RUGNATH SINGHJI, 5th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line II)
- Thakur Sahib KUSAL SINGHJI, 6th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line II)
- Thakur Sahib KISHAN SINGHJI, 7th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line II)
- Thakur Sahib CHHAGAN SINGHJI, 8th Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line II), started luxurious Hotel Mansarovar in Sumerpur.
- Thakur Sahib MAN SINGHJI, 9th and present Thakur Sahib of Jakhora (Line II), runs Hotel Mansarovar in Sumerpur, later he expanded the busniess and started Mansarovar Vatika in the year 2001; he was the Ex-Chairman of Municipal Corporation Sumerpur and had served the Jakhora Village as the Sarpanch for 15 years continuously; married and had issues, two sons.
- Kunwar Bhanu Pratap Singh, currently the Managing Director of The Hotel Mansarovar Sumerpur, completed his Hotel Management Diploma from The Monarch Institute, Ooty, Tamil Nadu.
- Kunwar Divya Pratap Singh, born , married on December 2009 to Kunwarani Bhagwati Bhati.