Thakur Shardul Singh

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Thakur Shardul singh was the ruler of Jhunjhunu. He conquered the Jhunjhunu in 1730 from Rohilla Khan who was the last Nawab of Jhunjhunu.

"Satrahso Satashiye, Agahan Mass Udaar",
"Sadu linhe jhunjhunu, Sudi Athen Sanivaar".

[edit] Married Life

He 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,

[edit] Sons of Shardul Singh

  • Thakur Jorawar Singh, (by 1st wife), born at Kant, married and had issue. He died 1745. He built Jorawargarh fort,ancestor of the families of tain,malsisar,gangiyasar etc.
  • 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.