Khasal Singh
Khasal Singh (Thenua) was ruler of Mursan in Hathras district ofUttar Pradesh.
Genealogy of Mursan rulers was as under:
Makhan Singh → Nand Ram (r. 1645 -1695) → Jalkaran Singh → Khasal Singh → Puhap Singh → Bhagwant Singh → Tika Ram → Kunwar Kisan Pratap → Ghan Shyam Singh
History
At the end of 16th century Thenuas came from Rajasthan to Brij under the leadership of Makhan Singh. They settled near Javra and occupied nearby areas. This was during the reign of Mughal ruler Jahangir. Their state was officially known as Tappa Javra.[1]
Makhan Singh - Makhan Singh married with daughter of Khokhan gotra Jats, who were in occupation of areas around Raya. After marriage Makhan Singh organized Jats of that area and gathered power. He constructed forts at Gausna (गौसना), Sindura (सिन्दूरा) etc. which were visited by historian Thakur Deshraj.[2] [3]
During the end of reign of Shahjahan, Sadulla Khan made a cantonment to control the growing power of Jats at place known as Sadabad. In 1652 AD Sadulla Khan occupied [Tappa]] - Javra of Jats, part of Jalesar, some villages of Khandoli, 80 villages of Mahavan and merged them with Sadabad pargana. This way Jats came under Mugals but they did not pay any Tax. [4]
Nand Ram (r. 1645 -1695) - After Shahjahan, Makhan Singh's grandson Nand Ram again organized the Jat power and became strong by merging Porcha Raja of Dariyapur with him. When Aurangzeb became the ruler of Delhi he could not ignore Nand Ram and awarded him the title of Faujdar and handed over Tochhigarh tahsil to him. Nand Ram ruled tactfully and bravely for 40 years and died in 1695. [5]
Nandram had 14 sons out of them Jalkaran was eldest. Second son was Jai Singh, seventh son was Bhoj Sing, 8th son was Churaman, 9th son was Jaswant Singh, 10th Adhikaran, 11th Vijay Singh. Churaman ruled Tochhigarh. Jaswant Singh ruled Bahramgarhi. Jalkaran died before Nandram. His able son Kushal Singh became successor.
Thakur Kushal Singh - Kushal Singh got villages Rahatpur and Makrol from his uncle Bhoj Singh. Kushal Singh won Dayalpur, Mursan, Gopi, Putaini, Ahri, and Baramai areas from Sa'adat Ullakhan. The famous fort of Mursan was constructed by Kushal Singh. He had enhanced his power over large areas like Mathura, Hathras and Aligarh. [6]
References
- ↑ Thakur Deshraj:Jat Itihas, p. 563
- ↑ Thakur Deshraj:Jat Itihas, p. 563
- ↑ Mahendra Singh Arya et al: Adhunik Jat Itihas,
- ↑ Thakur Deshraj:Jat Itihas, p. 563
- ↑ Thakur Deshraj:Jat Itihas, p. 564
- ↑ Thakur Deshraj:Jat Itihas, p. 564
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