Rao Shekha
Maharao Shekhaji (1433–1488) was a Rajput ruler in 15th-century India. He is the namesake of the Shekhawati region, comprising the districts of Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu in the modern Indian state of Rajasthan. His descendants are known as the Shekhawat.[1]
Birth
On Rao Mokal's Death in AD 1445, the twelve year old Maharao Shekhaji Succeeded his father's estates at Amarsar. His parents are said to have sought prayers from a pir Sheikh, after whom Shekhaji was named.[2]
Shekhaji succeeded as the head of the Nayan and Barwada estate, along with 24 more villages, at the age of 12, as a result of the untimely death of his father Mokal Ji in 1445.[3][page needed]
Life
When Shekhaji inherited his father's estate, his reputation and power attracted the jealousy of the Lord Paramount of
Death
Shekhaji died in 1488 fighting the Gaur Rajputs in the war of Ghatwa defending the modesty and self-respect of a newlywed lady. Shekhaji took his last breath at Ralawta. A cenotaph (Chhatri) was built where he died. A statue of Shekhaji was also inaugurated in the same place by the President of India Smt. Pratibha Patil.[7][page needed]
See also
References
- ^ Hooja, Rima (2006). A History of Rajasthan. Rupa & Company. p. 397.
- ^ Hooja, Rima (2006). A History of Rajasthan. Rupa & Company. p. 397.
- ^ Singh Shekhawat, Thakur Surjan. Rao Shekha.
- ^ James tod (1873). Clear writing edition of - Annals & Antiquities of Rajasthan or the central & western Rajput states of India. madras Higginbotham and co 165 mount road. p. 360].
- ISBN 9788129115010.
- ^ Hooja, Rima (2006). A History of Rajasthan. Rupa & Company. p. 499.
- ISBN 8186782745.