Jhunjhunu
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| ?Jhunjhunun Rajasthan • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 323 m (1,060 ft) |
| District(s) | Jhunjhunun |
| Population | 100,476 (2001) |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 333000 • +91-1592 • RJ-18 |
Jhunjhunu (Hindi:झुन्झुनू) is a town in the state of Rajasthan in India, and the administrative headquarters of Jhunjhunu District. It is located a 180 km from Jaipur and 245 km from Delhi. Thakur Shardul Singh Shekhawat conquered the Jhunjhunu in 1730. The town is famous for frescos on grand Havelis, which is a speciality of the this region.
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[edit] History
Jhunjhunu lies in the core of the well known erstwhile Shekhawati province. Every con of Jhunjhunu speaks its own history of Shekhawat Rajput’s bravery and valour. Thakur Shardul Singh Shekhawat was a very courageous, bold, brave and efficient administrator. He conquered the Jhunjhunu in 1730 from Rohilla Khan who was the last Nawab of Jhunjhunu. This is clear from the following poetry was made by the Charan of Shekhawats in Rajasthani language -
- Satrahso Satashiye, Agahan Mass Udaar,
- Sadu linhe jhunjhunu, Sudi Athen Sanivaar.
Another poetry in Rajasthani language on Shardul Singh -
- Sade, linho Jhunjhunu, Lino amar patai,
- Bete pote padaute pidhi sat latai.
The above poetry was made by the Charan of Shekhawats after Jhunjhunu was conquered by Shardul Singh. The translation of above poet is that Shardul Singh has taken Jhunjhunu on lifelong lease. Now the seven generations of him would be benefited.
Shardul singh had three marriages, married 1stly, 1698 Thukrani Sahaj Kanwar Biki Ji Sahiba, daughter of Manroop Singh Bika of Nathasar, married 2ndly, Thukrani Sirey Kanwar Biki Ji Sahiba, daughter of Mukal Singh Bika of Nathasar, married 3rdly Thukrani Bakhat Kanwar Mertani Ji Sahiba, daughter of Devi Singh Mertiya of Poonglota (Marwar), near Degana and had issue. He died 17th April 1742. He had six sons, namely,
- Thakur Jorawar singh, (by 1st wife), born at Kant, married and had issue. He died 1745. He built Jorawargarh fort.
- Thakur Kishan singh, (by 3rd wife), born 1709, ancestor of the families of Khetri, Arooka, Seegra, Alsisar etc.
- Kunwar Bahadur singh, (by 3rd wife), born 1712, died 1732.
- Thakur Akhay singh, (by 3rd wife), born 1713, built Akhegarh Fort. Died without issue in 1750.
- Thakur Nawal singh Bahadur (by 3rd wife), born 1715, ancestor of the families of Nawalgarh, Mahensar, Dorasar, Mukundgarh, Narsinghani and Mandawa. He died 24th February 1780.
- Thakur Keshri singh, (by 3rd wife), born 1728, ancestor of the families of Dundlod, Surajgarh and Bissau, 5th and youngest son, died 1768.
Unfortunately, his son Bahadur singh had expired in his life time in an early age. As a result his estate was divided into five equal shares. The administration by his five sons was cumulatively known as Panchpana.
After his death the estate was divided equally among his five sons. Shardul singh was a man of religious bent of mind, as he built many temples such as Kalyan Ji Mandir & Gopinath Ji Ka Mandir at Jhunjhunu. To commemorate the sweet memory of his father, his sons made a monumental dome at Parasrampura. Its fresco painting is worth seeing.
All the five sons of Shardul singh Ji were very brave and capable and efficient rulers. They raised many new thikanas, towns, forts and palaces; they encouraged the baniyas (Merchants) for trade. As a result they grew rich and made many Havelies.
[edit] Forts and Palaces
- Badalgarh Fort
- Jorawargarh Fort-built by Thakur Jorawar Singh son of Thakur Shardul Singh Shekhawat.
- Akhegarh Fort-built by Thakur Akhe Singh son of Thakur Shardul Singh Shekhawat.
- Khetri Mahal- built by Thakur Bhopal Singh of Khetri.
http://myjhunjhunu.com/narayanidevi Sri Rani sati Temple
[edit] Geography
Jhunjhunun is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 323 metres (1059 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Jhunjhunu had a population of 100,476. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jhunjhunu has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 50%. In Jhunjhunu, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Places to visit
Modi Haveli are two havelis opposite each other. The painting shows some modern scenes from British India. For example, there is a painting of a lady sitting in front of a gramophone and some soldiers on horses escorting a train. Kaniram Narsinghdas Tibrewal Haveli shows a goods train laden with livestock cross a passenger train. Narudin Farooqi Haveli has only floral motif in Muslim style with dominant blue colour. Mohanlal Ishwardas Haveli has legends of Krishna stealing the clothes of gopis.
Jhunjhunu is famous for the Rani Sati Temple. Practice of Sati is banned in India. However, places of Sati are very popular with locals and Rajasthanis in other states. More than 100,000 devotees visit this temple every year. Contrary to many's belief, the temple board's aim is to prevent Sati. As soon as one enters the main temple, there is a board saying "Hum Sati Pratha ka sakt virodh karte hain" (We strongly opposite Sati practise)".
[edit] Famous towns & Villages of Jhunjhunu district
- Alsisar
- Baragaon
- Bagar
- Bharu
- Bissau
- Chirana
- Chirawa
- Dundlod
- Dhamora
- Gudha
- Jakhal
- Jhajhar
- JHARODHA
- Keharpura Kalan
- Khetri - a saperate feudal entity before re-origination of the state of Rajasthan in early 1950s
- Togra Sawroop Singh
- Khiror
- Kumawas,Nawalgarh
- Luttu
- Mahansar
- Malsisar
- Mandawa
- Mukangarh
- Nawalgarh
- Pilani
- Sefraguwar
- Singhana
- Surajgarh
- Tamkor
- Udaipurwati
- Sultana
- Adrash Nagar(Bagar)
[edit] Famous personalities from Jhunjhunu District
- Shri Narotam Lal Joshi (Freedom Fighter and Founding Speaker of Rahasthan Vidhan Sabha)
- Birlas
- Pirmal (Paramvir Chakar Vijeta)
- R. P. Goenka
- Satya Narain Sharma - Ex Minister Chhatisgarh
- Sis Ram Ola
- Mahendra Singh Dhabhai
- Sumitra Singh- Legislative Assembly Speaker Rajasthan
- Surya & Girish Jhunjhnuwala- Marwaris
[edit] References
- Thakur Ranbir Singh Shekhawat: History of Shekhawats
- Thakur Sobhagya Singh Shekhawat: Shekhawati ke Veer Geet
- Kunwar Panne Singh: Rankeshari Jujhar Singh
- Thakur Deshraj: Jat Itihas, Delhi,1934 (pp 614-615)
- Tanwar Abdul Aziz ( k. Bissauwala)
- Rajesh Singh Shekhawat : (parliamentary advisor)
[edit] Notes
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jhunjhunun
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
3.Monthly Hindi newspaper About Jhunjhunu
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