Sikarwar Khanzada

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The all people's found in the state of Uttar Pradesh in [community[India]]. They are a part of the wider Khanzada community of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The community uses the surname [Singh (name)|Singh]. [1]

Uttar Pradesh State in India

Uttar Pradesh is a state considered to be part of central, northern and north-central India. Abbreviated as UP, it is the most populous state in the Republic of India as well as the most populous country subdivision in the world. It is located in the north-central region of the Indian subcontinent, has over 200 million inhabitants. It was created on 1 April 1937 as the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh during British rule, and was renamed Uttar Pradesh in 1950. The state is divided into 18 divisions and 75 districts with the capital being Lucknow. The main ethnic group is the Hindavi people, forming the demographic plurality. On 9 November 2000, a new state, Uttarakhand, was carved out from the state's Himalayan hill region. The two major rivers of the state, the Ganga and Yamuna, join at Allahabad (Prayagraj) and then flow as the Ganges further east. Hindi is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.

Origin

Sikarwar Suryavanshi Rajput — Suryavanshi rajputs trace their lineage to the Vedic Sun – Surya. Lord Rama was also born in this lineage. Suryavanshi rajputs ruled over Mewar, Marwar, Amber, etc. Raghuvanshi Rajput–A Raghav Rajput is a member of one of the major Suryavanshi Rajput clans of India who ruled a number of kingdoms and princely states. Raghav is the oldest Suryavanshi Rajput clan. They enjoy a reputation as rulers and soldiers. The Raghav population and the former Rajput states are found spread through much the subcontinent, particularly in North India and central India. The Raghav are the forefathers of many Suryavanshi Rajput clans such as the Bargurjars, Silkarwar, Sisodiyas, Kachwahas, and Minhass. Their kuldevta (family deity) is Lord Rama and their kuldevi (goddess) is Sita.

Sikarwar Khanzada are Suryavanshi Rajput converts from Sikarwar Rajput clan. They claim descent from Kamat Dev Sikarwar, who left Vijaipur Sikri now Fatehpur Sikri, in AD-1527 after the 'Battle of Kanhua' with Babur . Kamat Dev became Karim Khan after conversion and established the Dildarnagar Kamsar Paragna of Dildarnagar,Zamania in Ghazipur district in his name. Kamat Dev's genealogy descends from Pratap Rao Sikarwar who had constructed the Anup Tal of Sikri in his father's Anup Dev Sikarwar's name. The now shattered Elephant Gate of Sikri was also constructed by Pratap Rao. He had a son Udai Raj Sikarwar and a grandson Parmeshwar Dev Sikarwar. Parmeshwar in turn had three sons namely- Pujian Dev Sikarwar, Niverdhan Dev Sikarwar and Sahaj Dev Sikarwar. Sahaj Dev had a son by the name of Kamat Dev Sikarwar. It was Kamat Dev Sikarwar who was caught and converted by Babur after the 'Battle of Kanhua' along with three of his sons. Their names were- Puran Mal Sikarwar, Vishnu Dev Sikarwar and Naman Dev Sikarwar. After conversion Puran Mal became Akhram Khan, Vishnu became Ajmat Khan and Naman became Inayat Khan. After conversion Babur even gave Karim Khanji a state to rule in Sikri. Babur knew that if a ruler gets converted it becomes easier to convert the rest of the population. Karim Khan was a Prince of Vijaipur Sikri. Since he had converted under duress he gave away his state. The progeny of Vishnu or Ajmat Khan and Naman or Inayat Khan continues to reside at Sikri and Agra. They seem to call themselves 'Rangers'. The famous Salim Chiste, a contemporary of Akbar also seems to belong to this clan. The progeny of Puran Mal or Akhram Khan shifted to Eastern Uttar Pradesh. His father Karim Khan visited Rao Dham Dev Sikarwar (his Kin) (at Gahanban now Gahmar) during Akbar's rule. Rao Dham Dev Sikarwar was the last ruler of Sikri who fought against Babur.Akhram Khanji could be an ancestor of the Chaudhary family of Allahdadpur of Sultanpur District. They were at one time substantial landowners of Sultanpur. The Sikarwar Khanzada of Zamania tehsil of Ghazipur District reside in Kamsar Paragna.As per Madam Beveridge the translator of Baburnama, there is a 'Gap' of 15 MONTHS just before Babur's death in 1530 AD. These details if mentioned at all by Babur seem to have been removed from his records. Some Sikarwars of village Samauta also got converted to Islam during Aurangzeb's period. [2] Edited by a Sikarwar of Gahmar. [1]

Rajput member of one of the patrilineal clans of western, central, northern India and some parts of Pakistan

Rajput is a large multi-component cluster of castes, kin bodies, and local groups, sharing social status and ideology of genealogical descent originating from the Indian subcontinent. The term Rajput covers various patrilineal clans historically associated with warriorhood: several clans claim Rajput status, although not all claims are universally accepted.

Fatehpur Sikri Town in Uttar Pradesh, India

Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. The city itself was founded as the capital of Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar, serving this role from 1571 to 1585, when Akbar abandoned it due to a campaign in Punjab and was later completely abandoned in 1610.

Dildarnagar Kamsar Town in Uttar Pradesh, India

Dildarnagar Kamsar, or Kamsar, is a region in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. It consists of 26 places: Dildarnagar, Usia, Mircha, Rakasaha, Tajpur Kurrah, Gorasara, Mania, Khajuri, Kusi, Bhaksi, Jaburna, Dewaitha, Fufuao, Bahuara, Saraila, Chitarkoni, Akhini,karari,Bara, Dildarnagar Gao,[

Present circumstances

'Sikarwar Khanzadas' are Sunni Suryavanshi Rajputs, who incorporate many folk beliefs. They are mainly small and medium-sized farmers, from Aldamau in Sultanpur District, where they occupy nine villages. They also occupy a number of villages in Dildarnagar Kamsar in Ghazipur District. In addition to the Sikarwar Khanzada, the Sikarwar converts who call themselves Ranghar in Agra District also belong to this clan.

Ranghar, are a Muslim ethnic group, which is found in Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan and Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh states of India.

Their sense of belonging to the Rajput community remains strong. The Sikarwar Khanzada strongly identify themselves with the wider Rajput community of Awadh. The persistence of their marriages customs, like bursting of crackers and sending specially made laddoos to biradari members are some examples. Many continue to serve the armed forces of India, an activity traditionally associated with Rajputs. The Khanzadas were badly affected after the zamindari system was abolished. Like other Suryavanshi Rajputs, there is a movement towards orthodoxy, as many of their villages have started having madrasas. These madrasas have facilitated growth of [Hindi]. It seems to replace Awadhi dialect that they speak traditionally. . [3]

Awadh Region in India and Nepal, Asia

Awadh, , known in British historical texts as Avadh or Oudh, is a region in the modern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and a small area of Nepal's Province No. 5. Its inhabitants are referred to as Awadhis.

Laddu

Laddu or laddoo are sphere-shaped sweets from the Indian subcontinent, originated in the Indian subcontinent. Laddus are made of flour, ghee/butter/oil and sugar, with other ingredients that vary by recipe, like chopped nuts or dried raisins. They are often served at festive or religious occasions.

India Country in South Asia

India, also known as the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh largest country by area and with more than 1.3 billion people, it is the second most populous country and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the northeast; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives, while its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 A Gazetteer of Sultanpur District Volume XLVIII: Gazetteers of the United Provinces edited by H. R Neville
  2. ↑ A Gazetteer of Ghazipur District Volume XXIX: Gazetteers of the United Provinces edited by H. R Neville
  3. ↑ http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/times-of-india-the/mi_8012/is_20070708/Suryavanshi Rajput-india/ai_n39451474/?tag=content;col1
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