18th Century Independent States

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Jats

Bhagalpur was their major centre. ­

Churaman (1695 - 1721)

  • He is called founder of the dynasty.
  • His capital was Bharatpur.

Badan Singh (1722 - 1756)

  • He is called the real founder of the dynasty.
  • In 1752, he took the title Mahendra.
  • He laid the foundation of a new ruling house at Bharatpur.
  • He constructed a temple at Vrmdavan-Dhk-Sjmir.
  • He adopted the title Brajraj.
  • In 1745, he fought the battle against Rohilas.
  • He also fought against the Marathas in the battle of Bhagru.
  • He died on 7th June, 1756.

Suraj Mai (1756 - 1765)

  • He was the most powerful Jat leader. ­
  • He was the adopted son of Badan Singh.
  • He is called Plato of Jats. Also called Uleyissis of jats
  • He established Surajkund, built Gopal Bhawan. Suraj Bhawan and Krishna Bhawan.
  • He died in 1765.

Bundela

Bir Singh

  • In 1602, Salim instigated him to kill Abul Fazal and he did so near Antri (Gwalior) .
  • When Salim ascended the throne in 1605 as Jahangir, Bir Singh was rewarded and was given a mansab of 3,000
  • and was made the ruler of Orcha state.
  • He died in 1627 and was succeeded by Jujhar Singh.

Jujhar Singh

  • In 1634, he captured Gond capital of Chauragarh.
  • He defeated Premnarayan, the ruler of Chauragarh.
  • This infuriated Shah Jahan and he sent Aurangzeb to attack Bundelkhand. ­