18th Century Independent States
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Jats
Bhagalpur was their major centre.
Churaman (1695-1721):
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He is called founder of the dynasty.
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His capital was Bharatpur.
Badan Singh (1722-1756):
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He is called the real founder of the dynasty.
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In 1752, he took the title Mahendra.
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He laid the foundation of a new ruling house at Bharatpur.
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He constructed a temple at Vrmdavan-Dhk-Sjmir.
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He adopted the title Brajraj.
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In 1745, he fought the battle against Rohilas.
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He also fought against the Marathas in the battle of Bhagru.
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He died on 7th June, 1756.
Suraj Mai (1756-1765):
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He was the most powerful Jat leader.
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He was the adopted son of Badan Singh.
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He is called Plato of Jats. Also called Uleyissis of jats
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He established Surajkund, built Gopal Bhawan. Suraj Bhawan and Krishna Bhawan.
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He died in 1765.
Bundela
Bir Singh:
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In 1602, Salim instigated him to kill Abul Fazal and he did so near Antri (Gwalior).
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When Salim ascended the throne in 1605 as Jahangir, Bir Singh was rewarded and was given a mansab of 3,000
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and was made the ruler of Orcha state.
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He died in 1627 and was succeeded by Jujhar Singh.
Jujhar Singh:
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In 1634, he captured Gond capital of Chauragarh.
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He defeated Premnarayan, the ruler of Chauragarh.
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This infuriated Shah Jahan and he sent Aurangzeb to attack Bundelkhand.