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.