Rajomajra

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Haveli of Dhaliwal Jats at Rajomajra (Sangrur, Punjab)

Rajomajra was an Estate of Shergill Jats in Sangrur district of Punjab, India.

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History

In Sangrur district of Punjab there are three famous villages of Shergills- Jamsher Khera, Rajomajra and Moranwali.

Sardar Bakshi Gurnam Singh of Rajomajra

Sardar Bakshi Gurnam Singh of Rajomajra (Jagirdar under Jind State)

Sardar Bakshi Gurnam Singh was Grown up in the heart of Punjab. He was Commander-in-Chief of the Jind State Forces. He was born into Sher Gill Jat family. His village was Rajomajra. Bahadur was the son of Sardar Prem Singh, A Minister in Jind State. He received a direct commission into the State infantry and was gradually promoted as commandant of the imperial Service infantry.The year 1897 saw the title of 'Sardar Bahadur' conferred upon him. In 1897 across 1898, he took part in the Tirah Expeditions in command of his Regiment.

In recognition of his services, the Government of India conferred on him the Second Class Order of British India. In July, 1901, he was appointed General of Local Troops in addition to being Commandant of Imperial Service Infantry. He went to England with the Coronation Contingent to join the Coronation Darbar in London. In January 1903, the Government of India conferred on him the First-Class Order of British India. He was promoted as Commander-in-Chief, State Forces, on November 6, 1906. And then, it went a longer way towards actualizing his vision, given the fact that he was a well connected man – his aunt being married to his late Highness [Maharaja Raghubir Singh]] Bahadur of Jind, and his daughter being married to His Highness Maharaja Sir Bhupinder Singh, Sahib Bahadur, G.C.I.E., Maharaja of Patiala. General Gurnam Singh went on to will his estate, comprising 92 bighas of land, along with the heritage palatial house, for the welfare of residents of the Jind State to be used for educational, technological and cultural purposes without any discrimination of caste, creed and colour. After his passing away on March 3, 1946 – since the building was lying vacant – his estate was used as a refugee camp in 1947 after the Partition and then as a haven for women.

Notable persons

  • Maharani Bakhtawar Kaur
  • Sardar Bahadur Gurnam Singh Shergill
  • Sardar Dhyan Singh Sher Gill
  • Sardar Prem Singh Shergill
  • Sardar Kaula Singh Shergill
  • Sardar Pritam Singh Shergill ‘Karora Sahib’

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