Beniwal
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Beniwal (Hindi: बेनीवाल) is a clan or gotra of jats in Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in India.
[edit] Origin
In Hindu mythology, they are considered to be originated from Shiva’s lock. In fact they belong to the Nagavanshi race. They are considered to be of Shivi clan. [1]
[edit] History
Shivi and Taxak were neighbourers. After the attack of Alexander the great the Shivi and Taxak people moved down Punjab and occupied jangladesh. Beniwal Gotra Jats were one of them to occupy parts of Jangladesh. The Jangladesh region corresponded with the princely state of Bikaner. They reached here in early period of Christian era and ruled till 15th century when Rathores occupied the Jangladesh. [2]
Rathores under the leadership of Bika and Kandal were spreading their rule in Jangladesh in 15th century. At that time Beniwal Jat were ruling over about 150 villages in Jangladesh region. Their captal was at ‘Rai Selana’ and their king was Raisall. Raisall was a simple and brave ruler. Their territory included the important towns like Bookerko, Saundri, Manoharpur, Kooi and Bai. Godara Jats, who were the most powerful, had aligned with Rathores due to which Beniwals faced a defeat and Rathore Rajputs occupied their territory. [3]
[edit] Reference
- ^ Dr Mahendra Singh Arya, Dharmpal Singh Dudi, Kishan Singh Faujdar & Vijendra Singh Narwar: Adhunik Jat Itihasa (The modern history of Jats), Agra 1998
- ^ Thakur Deshraj: Jat Itihas (Hindi), Maharaja Suraj Mal Smarak Shiksha Sansthan, Delhi, 1934
- ^ Thakur Deshraj: Jat Itihas (Hindi), Maharaja Suraj Mal Smarak Shiksha Sansthan, Delhi, 1934
