Tomara (clan)

Tomara (Hindi - तँवर , तोमर) (also called Tanwar and Tuar in local dialects) is a Hindu clan, the members of which ruled parts of North India at different times. The Tomars claim descent from the Puruvanshi lineage of Indraprashtha of Mahabharata times.^[4][5]It includes Rajputs, Gurjars^[6][1] and Jats of northern India.

History

Purana and Legends

According to historic genelogies in puranas, the Tomars are the descendants of the Pandava prince Arjuna, through his great grandson Emperor Janamejaya, son of Emperor Parikshit. Prince Dhritrashtra, blind by birth and the elder son of Kuru scion Vichitraveer abdicated the throne in favor of his younger brother Pandu whose sons were called Pandavs. King Pandu later abdicated the throne back to his elder brother due to his ill health. Their sons were involved in a great battle and finally Yudhishthira became the king after defeating Duyodhana. King Yudhishtra founded the city of Indraprastha in the Kuru kingdom and later abdicated in favour of Parikshit, the grandson of his brother Arjuna. Capital city after Mahabharata war remained Hastinapur which was later flooded and the capital of the Pandava kingdom was moved eastwards in times of King Nishchakra. Indraprastha remained one of the major cities of Kuru-Panchala Empire for many centuries. Kuru Kingdom was one of the 16 Maha Janapads (or great states) under the Magadh Empire, around 300 BC.^[7] King Kshemaka, 28th in descent from Yudhisthira was last ruler to have absolute power in the Kuru kingdom, he was overthrown by his ministers and his sons relocated near Godavari River in south India. His grandson Uttungabhuja ^[8] established a small kingdom near Godavari and his descendants later re-established Indraprastha a few centuries later, under Anangpal Tomar I in the eighth century AD.

Middle Ages - 1st Millenium AD

Historian Augustus Hoernle was of the opinion that the Tomaras were one of the ruling clans of Gurjars in the Gurjara-Pratihara era of North India- 4th - 8th century AD,^[1] Ancient Kuru Kingdom continuing its existence in the ages when India was ruled by Gupta Kings. It remained one of the 18 Great States under Gupta Kings.^[9] However, the lineage and existence of the clan predates the Gurjara entry into the Indian subcontinent by two millenia, and may have therefore been allied partners in the empire.

Indraprastha - Delhi

The modern city of Delhi is believed to be on the site of Indraprastha.^[10] Delhi was established in 736 CE by the Tomara king Anangpal Tomar-I who re-established the Pandava ancestral capital.

The Kingdom of Delhi was founded by Anangpal Tomar, whose dynasty, by virtue of descent from the Pandavas, claimed to be Lords Paramount of India^[11]

Samrat Anangpal Tomar

The Tomara dynasty of Delhi lasted til Anangpal Tomar-II. Part of his legacy was the construction of Lal Kot, a fortified wall around Delhi, likely in reaction to the raids of Mahmud of Ghazni.^[12] This is one of the oldest defence structures in Delhi.^[12] Anangpal Tomar II appointed his grandson (daughter's son, and son of King of Ajmer), Prithviraj Chauhan, as the heir apparent. Some historians believe that Prithvaraj was merely a caretaker king as long as his grandfather was alive. Prithviraj was never crowned in Delhi, hence adding weight to the view that the Chauhan ruler usurped the throne from his maternal grandfather.. Anangpal Tomar II had 23 brothers and they each had territory of their own.^[13]

According to records kept by bards (or Jagas), King Anangpal Tomar made Prithviraj Chauhan only as caretaker when he went on a religious pilgrimage, as his own sons were very small at that time. When King Anangpal Tomar returned, Prithviraj refused to hand over the kingdom to his maternal grandfather. Whatever the circumstances, the Chauhan dynasty was able to firmly establish control by the mid-12th century.^[12]

Tomara Migration after Fall of Delhi regime

Following their loss of control at Delhi after the defeat at Tarain of the Indian Confederacy against Shahbuddin Ghori, the three scion's of Delhi Tomar ruler moved from Delhi and later established themselves at

• Achalgarh and later at Patan-Tanwarawati - Rao Salivahaanji Tomar.{cn}}
• Tuargarh, Narwar - Modern day Morena District - Rao Tonpalji Tomar.
  • Later - Rao Virsingh Deo and his descendant Man Singh Tomar built a strong fortress citadel which still stands there.The Mughal emperor Akbar captured Gwalior in 1559.
• Runija near Jaisalmer, now famous for Tomar Saint Baba Ramdevji - Raja Ajmalji Tomar

Also because of the heavy invasions from the West; many communities of Tomar migrated to the safer regions in the east. Most of these immigrant Tomars adopted the Vaishya caste and the name of a prominent ancestor ruler from their community.

Vikramaditya

Vikramaditya, king of Ujjain in Malwa, drove out Scythian invaders in 56 BC. The Vikram Samrat calendar was founded in 57 BC to honor his achievements. He was a liberal ruler, a patron of learning, encouraged art. He was a follower of the Brahmanical religion, a worshipper of Siva and Vishnu. He is claimed to be a prince of the Tomara dynasty.^[14][15]

Shakhas or sub-clans

Jatu Rajputs

These are descendents of Thakur Jatu singh and now inhabit surrounding villages of Bhiwani (Haryana). It is believed that at one time there were 1440 villages of Tanwar Rajputs from Bhiwani to Agroha, although the number has declined.^[16]

The three brothers Jatu, Raghu, and Sutraola divided amongst themselves the Parganah of Hansi', each share was called a Tappa and the names Tappa Jatu, Tappa Raghu and Tappa Sutraola were for years used in the Government Records which divisions are well known to this day. The descendants of the three brothers went on as opportunity afforded adding to their possessions. Those of Jatu's were the most extensive. Umr Singh of the family took Tosham hence that Ilaqua (Area) was known as Umrain tappa. Similarly Bhiwani was called Bachoan tappa after Bacho who had taken possession of it. Jatu's descendants at Sewani were called Raes, those at Tulwundi were called Ranas hence the village is still called and recorded as Tulwundi Rana, while those at Kulheri called Chowdris and Pica still retain these titles.

Janghára Rajputs

Known as a large and turbulent branch of the Tomara Rajput clan,^[17] the Janghara Rajputs were readily recruited by the British Indian Army.

The turbulent nature of the tribe is further enhanced by the origin of the name Janghara being derived from the words, Jang (war) and Ahára (hunger) meaning "the men who hunger for war".^[18]

After the fall of Delhi to the Chauhans, the Janghara sept parted from the main Tomar branch in disgust. They entered Rohilkhund under the leadership of the prince Dhápu Dhám whose warlike nature was proverbial. A couplet sung by women of the clan states

"Neeche Darti upar Ram, beech mein lade Dhapu Dham"

meaning "Below is Earth, above is Lord Rám. Between the two, fights Dhápu Dhám"^[19]

The Janghara Rajputs of Bareilly claim to have ejected the Gwálas in 1388CE. in 1405CE they expelled the Ahirs from their Kingdoms. The Katehriya Rajputs were also defeated and exiled from Rohilkhund by the Janghara Rais .^[19]

The Jangháras have always been turbulent and warlike; they should furnish the (British Indian) army with some excellent recruits.^[19]

Jarral Rajputs

Originally a branch of Tomara Rajputs, they gained prominence after their conversion to Islam in the 12th century. They are descendants of Pandavas through Raja Naka, younger brother of King Janmejaya and ruled a certain territory of Northern India from a place later came to be known as Kalanaur. They fought against Muhammad Ghor in both the battles of 1191 and 1192 joining Prithviraja Chauhan of Ajmer. They were ferocious and battle hardy Rajputs. Even after conversion they were fond of battles and seized Rajauri from the Pal rulers in 1193 AD.

Jarrals enjoyed fighting the Afghans, the Sikhs, the Dogras and the British and never rested but expanded their state in great length and width of the Punjab Hills. They were ousted from Rajauri State by the combined forces of Sikhs, Dogras and British in 1846. Later, knowing their feats of bravery and courage, the British befriended with them that helped them great in the latter years. It is one of the highest castes of Tomar but due to conversion to Islam were excommunicated by the clan and were not mentioned by the Sagas who note, maintain and narrate rajput family trees. They reside in India, Jammu, Kashmir, Punjab and other parts now in Pakistan. The descendents of Jarral Rulers reside in Musaman Burj, Wazirabad in Pakistan.

Pathania Rajputs

Descendants of Rana Jethpal, younger brother of Anangpal the last of the Tomara kings of Delhi. Established his kingdom at Paithan, now called Pathankot. Their kingdom was called Dhameri which was later renamed Nurpur. Famous for their resistance against foreign rule, which they proved by giving battle to invaders till 1849 A.D., after which the Kingdom was annexed by the British, the Raja being a minor. This clan has to its credit three Maha Vir Chakra winners in the Indian Army. This clan has also won many other gallantry awards while serving in the British army of India.

Janjua Rajputs

The Janjua Rajput clan claim descendancy from the Pandava dynasty through the Pandav Prince Arjun.^[20] Prince Arjun, known as the Achilles of India,^[21] was famous for his valour. He was eulogised in the Mahabharata epic as the perfect Kshatriya warrior. He conquered many powerful kingdoms in the Mahabharata epic and was the main lead in the battle field of Kurukshetra. Arjun's great grandson, Maharaja Janamejaya, is an apical ancestor of the Janjuas. Janamejaya was later the ruling Emperor of the Kingdom of Hastinapur, the capital of which was Indraprasta (modern day Delhi). Regarding the Janjuas descent from the Pandavas dynasty, the Bali and Bhimwal generals of Raja Dhrupet Dev of Mathura, recorded that the Janjua Raja Dhrupet Dev was the descendant of Emperor Janamejaya of the Pandava dynasty of Prince Arjun.^[22][23] Sir Lepel H Griffin K.C.S.I. had also recorded in the early 1900s that the Janjua were Pandavas in origin.^[24]

Beruari

Beruari/Beruar/Birwar is one of the most dominating rajput subcastes of eastern UP. According to local sources, area of present days Balia and Mirzapur district was once governed by Sudras of Berua caste. A tomar prince defeated them and established the rule of dharma. He and his decedents later called as Berua+ari (Beruari), i.e., enemy of Beruas. There are many villages of this clan in Mithilanchal (Bihar) also. Hati is one of the prominent village of this clan. They are being treated as Amnekh (Superior) rajput clan in Bihar.There is also a prominet village in the district of saran now chapra Nawada near about 1000 families of Beruars are residing there.

Sub Branches: Birwar, Badwar, Katiyar, Jinwar, Indoria Kshatriya and Tirota Kshatriya. Indoria Kshatriya has branches - Raikwar, Jaiswar/Jaswar.

Other Tomar Sub Branches

Birwar, Badwar, Borahan,Chanket,suryan, Barnwal, Katiyar, Kallia, Borahan, Bajpanna, Jinwar, Jerah, Jasraiya, Indoria, Jarrota and Tirota Kshatriya. Indoria Kshatriya has branches - Raikwar, Jaiswar/Jaswar.^[25] The Tomars of Torawati-Patan in Rajasthan have 3 subdivisions - Asoji(Asal Singhji), Udoji(Uday Singhji) and Kelorji (Kewalramji).^[26]

Major Tomar kingdoms

Indraprastha (Now called Delhi)

• Founding of Delhi by Tomars

Pasanaha Chariu of Vibudh Shridhar (VS 1189-1230) an Apabhramsha writer, provides the first reference to the legend of the origin of the name Dhilli for Delhi.^[27]

हरियाणए देसे असंखगाम, गामियण जणि अणवरथ काम|
परचक्क विहट्टणु सिरिसंघट्टणु, जो सुरव इणा परिगणियं|
रिउ रुहिरावट्टणु बिउलु पवट्टणु, ढिल्ली नामेण जि भणियं|

Translation: There are countless villages in Haryana country. The villagers there work hard. They don't accept domination of others, and are experts in making the blood of their enemies flow. Indra himself praises this country. The capital of this country is Dhilli.

A VS 1383 inscription in Delhi Museum confirms the founding of Delhi by the Tomars:

देशोऽस्ति हरियानाख्यो पॄथिव्यां स्वर्गसन्निभः |
ढिल्लिकाख्या पुरी तत्र तोमरैरस्ति निर्मिता ||

Prithviraj Raso also confirms the founding by the Tomars and the legend of the loose nail (i.e., the Iron pillar):

हुं गड्डि गयौ किल्ली सज्जीव हल्लाय करी ढिल्ली सईव |
फिरि व्यास कहै सुनि अनंगराइ भवितव्य बात मेटी न जाइ ||

Today Gurjars have around 20 villages of Tomar or Tanwar Gujjars in and around Delhi which makes the perception strong that this was originally a Gurjar clan. These Gurjar Tanwars proved to be the toughest repellents to the Britishers in 1857 during the first war of independence. They captured the Matcalfe house for 12 days cutting all supplies to British Armies and declaring independence for Delhi (though for a small period of time only).

Gwalior

A major Tomar kingdom in central India.

Tonwar Garh

The area of Tonwar Garh included tracts between Chambal and Yamuna around Gwalior and Dholpur. It included towns of Asa, Porsa, Ambah, Dist. Morena, Nimar, Porawas etc.

Torawati Patan

Located in Rajasthan, Haryana border. The kings of Torawati Patan are descendants of Anangpal Tomar, king of Delhi. They have ruled since the fall of Delhi in 1192 AD. under anangpal singh tomar.

Dholpur

Dholpur was founded by Raja Dholan Deo Tomar^[28] in 1004 AD, his descendants were ruling in the time of Babar and surrendered to Humayun. Dholan deo Tomar held the country between rivers Chambal and Banganga in early eleventh century.^[29]

Hastinapur

Ancient capital of Kuru kings.

Genealogy

Chronology of Kings of Indraprastha

The kings of Indraprastha were chronicled by Wilson. ^[30], beginning with Yudhishther and ending with Kshemak, who abandoned his kingdom and went to Kalapgram. He was killed by Malechchhs.^[31][32]

Chronology of Tomar Kings of Delhi

From Kshemak (last Tomar king of Indraprastha and direct descendant of Parikshit) to Anangpal I:^[33]

1. Kshemak
   1. Prince Vijayarka, left the country with his brother (or nephew) - Somendra (Shunkh).^[8]
      1. Vishnuvardhan - moved South to Godavari and split the country with his cousin Uttungabhuja (Tunga), settled at Dharampuri on western bank of Gadavari and 400 villages and towns were under his rule.^[8]
2. Shunkhpal (Somendra) - Kshemak's seat was usurped by his minister (Shunkhpal may have been son of Pradyot, who was a son of Kshemak).
3. Tungapal - quitted upper India and took refuge in Southern India established small kingdom - River Tungbhadra named after him.^[8][34][35]
4. Abhanga (Nanda) - married daughter of Chola King of Kanchivaram, founded Nandagiri.
5. Javalpal (Vijaypala) (he ruled about 400 AD), was founder of Muganda-Patna by some accounts.
6. Gawal (Somdeva) - whose cattled grazed between Godavari and Krishna.^[36] He was driven out by Cuttack Balahara Prince. Somdeva was slain at his capital Kondar. His queen was saved by Madhav Sarma Brahmin at place called Anumakonda.,^[36] Gwalior was later established on his name at Gopanchal mountain range.
7. Lorepind^[37], He was throned in Saka Samvat 230 (A.D. 308)^[38] at Anumakonda after fighting and taking it back from Cuttak Balahara Prince.
8. Adangal
9. Ganmel, fought with King of Cuttauk^[39].
10. Nabhang, destroyed an army of Turks and received 80 Lakh coins^[40]. Nalrudra of Cuttack attacked him and received 20 Lakh coins from him.
11. Chukkar, his maternal uncle was his regent and conquered Maharashtra, Yavana, Gurjara and other chiefs. He also conquered Anga, Banga, Lata, Chola, Nepal, Pandya Pulinda. Prayed to Kakati Godess and did Putramesti Yagnya (sacrifice) to obtain a son^[41].
12. Tome (Prolraja Kakati), killed Kataka Billana ( Cuttack Balahara ) or Raja of Cuttuck and established his son on throne there, he erected Pagodas at Gangapuram and Hidimbeshwar, 3 Miles from Anumagonda. He build great temple - the Parisavedi linga devalaya with 1000's of Pagodas dedicated to Lord Siva, Shakti and Ganapati^[42].
13. Dravyadan Tomar
14. Drugya Tomar
15. Manbha Tomar
    1. A younger son Achaldev settled at Oosait in central India (M.P.) and his great grand son was Dholandeo Tomar who established Dholpur.
16. Kaarwal Tomar
17. Kalang (Kandha) Tomar, he was a local chieftain in kurudesh (modern haryana).
18. Anangpal I - re-established Tomar rule at what is now Delhi, the ancient capital of his ancestors. AD 736 - March- xx, Ruled 18Yrs
19. Vasudev - AD 754 - March - xx, Ruled 19Y-1M-18D
20. Gangeya Tuar - AD 773-Apr-18, Ruled 21Y-3M-28D
21. Prithvipal - AD 794-Aug-16, Ruled 19Y-6M-19D
22. Jagdev or Jaydev - AD 814-Mar-05, Ruled 20Y-7M-28D
23. Narpal - AD 834-Nov-03, Ruled 14Y-4M-09D
24. Udaysangh (Udayraj) - AD 849-Mar-12, Ruled 26Y-7M-11D
25. Jaidas (Vijaypal) - AD 875-Oct-23, Ruled 21Y-2M-13D
26. Vachhal/VrikshPal - AD 897-Jan-01, Ruled 22Y-3M-16D. There were many brothers / uncles of Vacchal Tuar.^[43]
    1. Bacchdev, founded Bagor near Narnol and Bachera and Baghera near Thoda Ajmer.
    2. Nagdeo^[43] s/o Karnpal Tuar and brother of Vachhal dev, founded Nagor and Nagda near Ajmer. Karndeo Tuar himself established Bahadurgarh near Alwar.
    3. Krishnray^[43] s/o Karnpal Tuar, founded Kishangarh near Ajmer and Khas Ganj between Etah and Soron.
    4. Nihal Ray^[43] s/o Karnpal Tuar, founded Narayanpur near Alwar.
    5. Somasi^[43] s/o Karnpal Tuar, founded Ajabpur between present day Alwar and Jaipur
    6. Harpal^[43] s/o Karnpal Tuar, founded Harsola and Harsoli near Alwar.
27. Pavak - AD 919-Apr-22, Ruled 21Y-6M-05D.
28. Vihangpal - AD 940-Oct-27, Ruled 24Y-4M-04D.
29. Tolpal - AD 961-Mar-01, Ruled 18Y-3M-15D.
    1. Gopal - either another name of Gopal or ruled on his behalf for a while.
30. Sulakshanpal - AD 979-Jun-16, Ruled 25Y-10M-10D.^[44]
31. Jaipal Tuar - 1005-Apr-26, Ruled 25Y-10M-10D. - Younger brother of Sulakshanpal Tuar. As a prince and representative of King of Delhi, he fought with Amir Subaktegin of Gazni ( the predecessor of Md. Gazni ) as head of 100,000 horse and 200,000 foot soldiers, accompanied by Chauhans of Ajmere, Chandela's of Kalinjer and Gahadaval's (Rathore's) of Kannouj. Also referred to as Great Jaipal Tuar-the king of Delhi and Lahore^[45]. Fought with Raja Rangatdhwaj Gahadavala (Rathore) and lost sovereignty of Kannauj. His weakness due to the wars with Gahadavala ruler's ensured a brutal attack by Md. Gazni and he lost Mathura to Md. Gazni in 1018 and in 1021 AD Lost Kannauj to Md. Gajni^[46][47][48] and paid tribute to him for not attacking Indraprastha. Also called Vijaypal Tuar in some inscriptions. His daughter married Raja Salivaahan Bhati of Jaisalmer whose progeny was Baland Bhati.
    1. His Younger Brother Jhetpal Tuar captured Paithan and his descendants are called Pathania Rajputs.
32. Kanvarpal/Kumara^[46] Pal Tuar - 1021-Aug-29, Ruled 29Y-9M-18D.(Masud, grandson of Md. Gazni, captured Hansi briefly in 1038), ruled from Bari^[49] in Awadh, which was 3 days south of Kannauj.
    1. His Rajya Purohit, the chief priest, was Indrachandra whose descendant was Ramchandra 'Rammya', Samrat Hemu's nephew and General in his army.^[50]
33. Anangpal II or AnekPal or Anaypal - 1051-Jun-17, Ruled 29Y-6M-18D.(1052 inscription on the Iron pillar at Mahrauli) , populated Delhi and built Lalkot^[51] or Old Fort of Delhi.^[49][52] A few known sons of Anangpal are given here, which tell us the extent of his dominions. From Hansi in north to Agra in south and from Ajmer in west to Ganges in east, beyond which were the Katheria Rajputs rulers.^[53]
    1. Bhumpal Tomar, younger son - AD 1081, Settled in Narwar area (Near Gwalior)
    2. Indrapal,^[54] founded Indra Garh
    3. Rangraj,^[54] founded two palaces by the name of Taragarh, one near Ajmer.
    4. Achal Raj, founded Achner between Bharatpur and Agra.
    5. Draupad, lived in Hansi
    6. Sisupal, founded Sirsa, Siswal (also called Sirsa Patan)
    7. Surajpal, Suraj Kund in Mehrauli Delhi was built by him.
    8. Beejpal, settled in Buhana, his descendants ruled the Tanwar ka Illaqa.^[55]
34. Tejpal - AD 1081-Jan-05, Ruled 24Y-1M-06D , founded Tejora between Gurgaon and Alwar. Built Shiv Temple at Agra called Tejomahal.
35. Mahipal/Junpal - 1105-Feb-11, Ruled 25Y-2M-23D. Mahipal captured Hansi and Sthaneshwar (modern day Thanesar)from Madud, grandson of Md. Gazni.^[56]
36. Dakatpal (Arkpal or Anangpal III) - 1151-Jul-19, Ruled 1192 till the Capture of Delhi by Md. Ghori, Titular head only, lost to Someshwar dev Chauhan of Ajmer in 1152 and married daughter to Chauhan king and thus became a feudatory of his Chauhan son in law and later his grandson Rai Pithora of Ajmer. Prithviraj Chauhan was proclaimed the heir of Tomar Kingdom in AD 1170 and his rule was 22Y-2M-16D.
    1. Govindraj Tanwar fought for Prithviraj Chauhan and was killed in battle with Md Ghori.

Malwa

Raja Chandrasen Parmar, son of great Raja Bhoj was put aside by Tuar King Raja Jeetpal in AD 593 and subsequently eleven Tuar Kings ruled Malwa ^[57]

Gwalior

Tomars of Gwalior ^[58]

1. Anangpal II/AnayPal AD 1046 (AD 1052 - inscription on the Iron pillar at Mahrauli), grandson of Jeypal Tuar
2. Bhumpal Tomar AD 1081, Settled in Narwar area (Near Gwalior)
3. Mahendra pal Tomar 1105
4. Hirapal Tomar 1130
5. Baghpal Tomar 1151
6. Pritam Pal Tomar 1175
7. Dilip Pal Tomar 1200
8. Bir Pal Tomar
9. Anup pal Tomar
10. Sonpal Tomar (Some genelogies consider Sonpal to be son of Anagpal Tomar III of Delhi), married Kacchawa princess kakanvati of Narwar.
11. Sultanpal Tomar, married Jadon princess Akal Kanwar d/o Raja Hamir Singh Jadon.
12. Kunwarpal Tomar, married Sisodia Princess Hemavati d/o Rana Ratan Singh of Chittorgarh.
    1. Ghatamdev established two areas, one of 54 villages and other of 84 villages.
    2. Viramdev, established Bisasur of 120 villages. He later became king of Esahgarh and established the fort there in 1438 V.S. / 1360 A.D. , had 22 sons from 7 queens.
       1. Adhandev - got Adhanpur and Chidawali
       2. Dhaulshay - established Dholpur in Rajasthan (dholgiri mountain).
       3. Ganapati Dev - at Gwalior, see below. Married Dev Kanwar Chauhan d/o Mahipat Singh Chauhan, princess of Mainpuri. Had 6 sons, Mandandev, Ramchandra, Roshandev, Saugandev, Rijhpal (Rishipal), Margdev.
          1. Mandandev - Raja of Esahgarh. See Tomar Kings of Esahgarh.
       4. Keerat Dev - established at Malwa
       5. Khadag Singh- established at Tootawas in U.P. - 84 villages in Badayun district - Sajalpur, Sarota, Kachla, Beetroi, Khema, Billora, Peeprola, Chandanpur, Peela, Nurganj etc.
       6. Mangaldev - remained at Gwalior but later established dandoli.
13. Brahmdev Tomar 1350 Note- In some genelogy listings, Brahmpal is shown as descendant of Anangpal III (or Daktpal , the last Tomar king of Delhi)
14. Virsingh dev 1375

Tomars Kings of Gwalior

1. Virsingh dev or Bir Sing Deo 1375 (1432 V.S.). a Zamindar of Dandroli, captured fort from a Sayyid King of Gwalior.^[59]
   1. Uddhharan Dev, Brother of VirSingh Dev, ruled for some time.
   2. Lakshman dev Tomar
2. Viramdev 1400 (1457 V.S.) s/o Virsingh Dev.
3. Ganapati Dev Tomar 1419
4. Dugarendra (Dungar) Singh 1424, consolidated Gwalior as a major power of central India.
5. KirtiSingh Tomar 1454 , Fought with Rana Kumbha of Mewar against Muhommadan Kings of Malwa (Mehmood Khilji).
   1. Mangal Dev was yougner son of Kirti Singh and had and estate of 120 villages in Dhodri and Amba of Tomargarh, he tried to recapture Gwalior after the fall of Tomars in 1516.
6. Kalyanmalla Tomar 1479
7. Man Singh Tomar 1486, Musician and father fo Dhrupat Gharana. greatest of the Tomar Kings of Gwalior.
8. Vikramaditya Tomar 1516, 1518- Ibrahim Lodhi captured Fort Gwalior.
9. Ramshah Tomar 1526, Ousted from Gwalior, fought at Haldighati with Maharana Pratap.
   1. Salivahan Tomar - 1576 fought at Haldighati for Maharan Pratap.

LATER Tomar Kings of Gwalior

• Salivahan Tomar - 1576 fought and killed at Haldighati for Maharan Pratap.
  • Shyam Shah Tomar - 1595, accepted Akbar as suzerain and held Gwalior Fort.^[60] Mitra Sen , brother of Shyam Shah, for sometime he held gwalior fort.
    • Sangram Shah Tomar 1670 (Raja of Gwalior)
      • Kishen Singh
        • Bijay Singh, sought refuge in Mewar
        • Uday Singh, sought refuge in Mewar
    • Narayandas Tomar

Torawati - Patan, Rajasthan

Established by King Anangpal II while he was ruler at Delhi, Patan is a city in Rajasthan ruled by the Tomars since 12th century. Patan was capital of Tanwarawati or Torawati state.^[61] It is one of the oldest remaining states still ruled by the Tanwar's who are direct descendants of Anang Pal Tomar.

Nurpur

Founded in the 11th century (1095), by Jhetpal, younger brother of the ruler of Delhi (Anaypal Tomar). Originally known as Dhameri, name changed to Nurpur by Jehangir in honor of Queen Nur Jehan.^[62][63]

Rulers at Pathankot ^[64]

1. Jhetpal Pathania, a younger brother of Tomara^[65] king of Delhi.
2. Khetrapal^[66]
3. Sukhin Pal
4. Jagat Pal
5. Rampal
6. Gopal
7. Arjun Pal
8. Varsh Pal
9. Jatan Pal
10. Vidurath Pal
11. Jagan Pal
12. Kirat Pal
13. Kakho Pal
14. JAS PAL 1313/1353, married and had issue, 9 sons, each of whom was progenitor of a branch of the Pathania family.
15. Kailas Pal 1353/1397
16. NAG PAL 1397/1438
17. PRITHI PAL 1438/1473
18. Bhil Pal 1473/1513
19. Bakht Mal 1513/1558, died 1558. Ally of Sikandar Sur.
20. PAHARI MAL 1558/1580, brother of Bakht Mal.
21. Rulers at Dhameri (Nurpur): BASU DEV 1580/1613, enjoyed a mansab of 1500 under Emperor Akbar, which was increased to 3500 by Emperor Jahangir, married and had issue. He died in the thana of Shahabad in 1613. Lost Pargana of Pathankot and moved capital to Dhameri.
22. SURAJ MAL (qv)
23. JAGAT SINGH (qv)
24. Mian Madho Singh, granted the title of by Emperor Jahangir. He died after 1623.
25. SURAJ MAL 1613/1618, granted a mansab of 2000. He died 1618 in Chamba.^[67][67]
26. Jagat Singh 1618/1646 Patronized by Jehangir, rebelled against Shah Jehan but restored, accompanied Dara Shikoh to Kandahar.
27. Rup Singh 1646/1661 Taragarh taken from him, granted 1500 mansab
28. Mandhata Singh 1661/1700
29. Dayadhata 1700/1735
30. Fateh Singh 1735/1770
    1. Indar Singh - younger son. Ruler at Reh.
31. Prithvi Singh 1770/1805
32. Bir Singh 1805/1846, born 1785, last ruling Chief of Nurpur, married a daughter of Jit Singh of Chamba, and had issue. He died in Battle in, 1846
33. Jaswant Sngh 1846/1898
34. Gagan Singh 1898/1952, 6th Viceregal Darbari in Kangra District, an Honourary Magistrate in Kangra District, the Hereditary title of was conferred 15 March 1909 by the Viceroy, married and had issue. He died 1952.
35. Devendra Singh 1952

Dholpur

Dholpur was founded in c. 700 AD, Raja Dholan Deo Tonwar founded Dholpur in 1004,^[68] his dynasty ruling till 1505, Sikander Lodhi Obliterating it and merging it with Mughal states. It was later captured by Mughal Babur. It was later merged with GOHAD state existing as such till 1806 when Rana Khirat Singh of Gohad (1803/1805), became the first ruler of Dholpur.^[69][70][71]

Kayasthapad, Dholpur - In 1873 Maj. HH Rais ud-Daulah Sipahdar ul-Mulk Maharajadhiraj Sri Sawai Maharaj Rana NIHAL SINGH Lokindra Bahadur Diler Jung Jai Deo of Dholpur Invited Thakur Saheb Karan Singh Ji of Musepur in 1876, from the family of the Thakur of Hussait, who were descendants of Raja Dholan Deo Tomar, and created him the Raja of Kaysathpada Thikana. He was succeeded by his son Raja Pratap Arjun Singh Tomar who was also a member of the His Majesty's Guards. Kayasthpada family is now headed by Raja Saheb Ravendra Singh Ji Saheb Tomar who is also a well known conservationist and nature photographer with being the pioneer of the Tourism industry in Kotah.

Baba Ramdevji Tanwar

Baba Ramdevji, the Holy Sage from Runicha, Rajsthan also known as Ram Pir. Born in 13th century was a great social reformer and propounder of peace and equality. An yearly mela is held in Ramdevra in Jaisalmer District 118 km from Jaisalmer in his remberance where devotees from Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat and Punjab participate.^[72]

Present day Tomars

Politics

National Level

• Narendra Singh Tomar ^[73] – President, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP State and Member of Parliament^[74] from Morena.
• Usha Rani Tomar^[75][76] – Former MP from Aligarh, Utter Pradesh.
• Satendra Singh Tomar^[77] – National Students Union of India President, Gwalior.

Armed forces

• General V.K. Singh,^[78] & ndash; Army Chief Of Staff (31.03.2010–Present) also former G.O.C. in Chief, Eastern Command.^[79]
• Col. Brij Pal Singh,^[80] – Vir Chakra, Retd. First Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force and founder of Haryana Rajput Shaba V.P.O Bapora Distt. Bhiwani Haryana.
• Air Marshal Prithi Singh,^[81] Retd. Air Marshal V.P.O – Bapora, Bhiwani District, Haryana
• Captain Umda Singh Tanwar – The first Rajput officer from Bapora village. Awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.^[82]

Social service, sports and others

• Raja Ravendra Singh Tomar, Raja Saheb of Kayasthpada, Dhaulpur – A leading wildlife conservationist and nature photographer.^{[83][84][85][86][87]}
• Ku. Alka Tomar – Arjun Award winner for female wrestling. From Sisoli Village, Meerut^[88]

References