Phulkian Sardars - Phulkian Dynasty Genealogy

Phulkian Dynasty Genealogy

• I. Raja Guj ( Gaja )

Occupied Ghazni, Afghanistan making it his stronghold. Married Hansavati, daughter of Judbhan. Erected a huge fortress amidst the mountains and called it Gujni after himself as foretold by the Guardian Goddess of the Yadu race. Lost Ghazni to Khorasan who held it for sometime.Fought a fierce battle with Shah of Khorasan Shah Mamraiz and Sekander Roomi resulting in the destruction of thirty two thousand men. Conquered all the countries to the west. Invaded Kandrupkel in Kashmir and later married the daughter of its Prince by whom he had a son, Salbahan

• II. Salivahan

Driven out from Ghazni by Mamnenez, King of Khorasan. Married daughter of Jaipal Tuar of Delhi. Had fifteen sons; all went on to be rajas and set up their own Kingdoms. Conquered Punjab and established his capital at Sialkot. Expelled from Kabul but returned to defeat the Indo-Scythians in a decisive battle at Kohror near Multan and regained Ghazni.Established the Saka era from the date of battle and assumed title of Sakari (foe-of-the-Sakas)Founded city of Salabhana near Lahore in S.V.72. His eldest son was Baland.

• III. Bal Band ( Baland )

Left Ghazni to the charge of his grandson, Chakito who later became King of Baloch Bukhara from whom descended the Chakito Mughals. Shifted his capital to Salbahanpur and had issue seven sons. Invaded by the Kings of Syria and Khorasan but repulsed their attacks. Kullar, his third son had eight sons most of whom embraced Islam. Jinj, his fourth son had seven sons.

• IV. Bhatti Rao

Succeeded his father Baland. Changed the patronymic of Yadu to Bhatti and thenceforth known as Bhatti or Bhati Rajputs. Conquered fourteen Princes around his Kingdom and added to his fortunes. Held court at Lahore. Had issue two sons: (i) Mangal Rao (ii) Musur Rao

• V. Mangal Rao

Pushed back by King of Ghazni, Dhundi. Moved to Mer with his tribe (in the Great Indian Thar Desert). Had issue six sons: (i) Majam Rao (ii) Kulursi (iii) Moolraj (iv) Seoraj (v) Bhul (vi) Kewala

• VI. Majam Rao

Solemnized marriage with daughter of Soda prince of Amerkote. Laid the foundation of a castle across the Sutlej and named it Tannote after Tunna Mata but died before its completion. Had issue three sons: (i) Kehar (ii) Moolraj (iii) Gogli

• VII. Kehar Rao

Married daughter of Allansi Deora of Jhallore. Renowned for his exploits. Invaded the Barahas in 730 AD. In 731 AD,completed the construction of fort at Tanote making it his capital. Had issue five sons: (i) Tunno (ii) Otirao (iii) Chunnur (iv) Kafrio (v) Thaem

• VIII. Tunno Rao

Found hidden treasure and erected a fortress naming it Bijnot in AD 757 in Cholistan Desert S.787 Died after a reign of eighty years.

• IX. Rao Biji Bhatti

Succeeded Tunno in 814 AD Engaged in continual feud with the Langahas and Barahas whom he plundered. Later, Bijirao and eight hundred of his kin and Clan treacherously massacred by his enemies. 336 vikram samvat (~ AD 392)

• X. Rawal Deoraj

Escaped to Boota, his maternal abode after the carnage. Founded Hanumangarh (then Bhatner in Rajasthan) Ruled 853-908 AD. Was the first to take the title of Rawal (King) Founded the city of Dera Rawal and Derawar Fort in 853 AD. Conquered Lodorva from Lodra Rajputs in 9th century (Rajasthan). Excavated several lakes in Khadal including Tunnosirr and Deosirr. Slain by Choona Rajputs while on a hunt having reigned for fifty five years. Had two sons: (i) Mundh (ii) Chedu

• XI. Rawal Mundh ( Munda )

Ruled 908-979 AD. Had issue:

• XII. Rawal Bacheraj ( Bachera )

Married daughter of Raja Vallabh Sen Solanki of Patan in 1011 AD. Ruled 979-1044. Founded Bhatinda in 965 AD (then known as Tabarhindh). In 1008 AD, tributary of King Anandapal of Delhi. Invaded by Mahmud. Had issue five sons: (i) Doosaj (ii) Singh (iii) Bapirao (iv) Ankho (v) Malpasao

• XIII. Rawal Doosaji

King of Laudorva (Rajasthan) Ruled 1044-1123 AD. Had issue:

• XIV. Rawal Bijairaj II

Ruled 1123-1148 AD. Had issue two sons: (i) Jaisal (ii) Vijayraj ( Lanjha )

• XV. Maharawal Jaisal Ji

Ruled 1153-1168 AD. Founded the Golden City of Jaisalmer in 1156 AD, fulfilling the prophecy of Lord Krishna, the head of Yadav Clan, who foretold Arjuna that his descendent would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. He was later driven from his kingdom by a rebellion and wandered northwards to settle near Hissar. Had issue four sons: (i) Rawal Salvahan II Crowned in 1168 AD. Jaisalmer State (Bhatti ) Throne usurped by his son Bijil (ii) Rawal Kalhan Crowned in 1190 (iii) Rai Hemhal (Hemraj) (iv) Pem

• XVI. Rai Hemhal ( Hemraj )

Born 1150 AD. Sacked Hisar in 1180. Supported Mohammed of Ghor when he invaded India. Sacked and overran the country up to Delhi, but was repulsed by Altamash. Subsequently, in 1212, made Governor of Sirsa and Bhatinda country by Shams-Ud-Din Altamash, the third Tartar King of Delhi. Ousted the Panwar Rajputs from the area of Muktsar. Died 1219 AD.

• XVII. Jaidrath ( Jandra )

Had issue twenty one sons; Batera being the eldest.

• XVIII. Pate Rao ( Batera )

Had issue:

• XIX. Mangal Rao ( Manjalrab )

Having rebelled against the Muslim Sovereign of Delhi,was beheaded at Jaisalmer.

• XX. Anand Rao ( Undra )
• XXI. Khiwa Rai ( Kot )

Built Khiva Khota. Sank to the status of a Jat by contracting marriage with Rajo,a Saräo-Basehrä lady from Neli Dulkot of ordinary class. Had issue:

• XXII. Sidhu

Born 1250. Also ancestor of Sidhu Jats. Fell into poverty and obscurity.

Had issue four sons: (i) Dhar ( Debi ) Kaithal Jhumba Bhaika Arnauli Sadhowal (ii) Bhur (iii) Sur (iv) Rupach

• XXIII. Bhur

Had issue:

• XIV. Bir

Had issue two sons : (i) Sidtilkara became an ascetic. (ii) Satrach ( Satra )

• XXV. Satrach ( Satra )

Had issue two sons: (i) Jertha (ii) Lakumba Lakumba had one son Hari who is the ancestor of Attari and Harike families.

• XXVI. Jertha ( Charta )

Had issue:

• XXVII. Mahi ( Maho )

Had issue:

• XXVIII. Kala ( Gala )

Had issue:

• XXIX. Mehra

Had issue:

• XXX. Hambir ( Hamira )

Had issue:

• XXXI. Rao Brar

A known marauder and warrior. Also ancestor of Brar Jats. Regained Bathinda after defeating the Bhattis. He also rebelled against the Delhi government.Made Bidowali in Bathinda his stronghold. He and his men attacked Timur near Tohana during Timur's terrible raid on Northern India in 1398 AD resulting in heavy losses. Died 1415 in Bidowali. Had two sons: (i) Paur (ii) Dhul ancestor of Faridkot Royal family

• XXXII. Paur

Had issue:

• XXXIII. Bairath ( Bairi )

Had issue:

• XXXIV. Kayen ( Kao )

Had issue three sons: (i) Baho (ii) Mehna (iii) Kilja

• XXXV. Baho

Had issue:

• XXXVI. Sanghar

Entered the service of Emperor Babar with his followers. Killed on 21 April 1526 in Battle of Panipat when Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi. Had issue:

• XXXVII. Ch.Bariyam( Beeram )

Granted the title of Chaudhary by Emperor Babar in 1526 and Chaudhriyat of the waste country south-west of Delhi which was reconfirmed by Emperor Humāyūn in 1554.Helped Humāyūñ in his final victory against Sikandar Shāh Sur in 1555. Fell fighting the Muslim Bhattis, their traditional foes along with Suttoh, his grandson and only son of Mehraj. Died 1560 AD. Had issue two sons: (i) Ch. Mehraj( Maharaj ) (ii) Geraj

• XXXVIII. Ch. Mehraj( Maharaj )

Succeeded his father Bariyam as Chaudhary and engaged in warfare with the Bhattis. Had issue:

• XXXIX. Ch. Suttoh( Satu )

Died 1560. Had issue three sons: (i) Ch.Pukhoh( Pakhu ) (ii) Lukho (iii) Chaha

• XL. Ch.Pukkoh( Pakhu )

Killed fighting at Bhidowal. Had issue two sons: (i) Ch. Mohan (ii) Habbal

• XLI. Ch. Mohan

Fell into arrears with the Government and compelled to flee to Hansi and Hisar. Returned with a considerable force and defeated the Bhattis at Bhidowal. Founded Mehraj on the advice of Sixth Guru Hargobind naming it after his great-grandfather. Killed along with his son Rup Chand in a skirmish with Bhattis in 1618 AD. Had issue two sons: (i) Ch. Rup Chand (ii) Ch. Kala

• XLII. Ch. Rup Chand

Died 1618. Killed by the Bhattis. Had issue two sons: (i) Phul (ii) Sandali Kala succeeded to the Chaudriyat after the death of his brother and became the guardian of his two sons Phul and Sandali.

• XLIII. Ch. Phul (Phul)

1603-1652 Fought for Sixth Guru Hargobind against Muslim Delhi Sovereign in War of Gurusar 1635 AD and emerged victorious. The Guru blessed Phul and is said to have told him that he would make a King. The Guru Har Rai also blessed him and proclaimed that his descendants shall rule the entire area between the Yamuna and Sutlej.

Founded Rampura Phul in 1627 (now in Distt.Bhatinda). He was often in conflict with local chiefs which enraged the Governor of Sirhind who summoned him and put him behind bars. Received royal firman from Emperor Shah Jahan and Prophecy of Guru was to be fulfilled. Killed by accident after feigning death in funeral pyre to escape imprisonment in 1652 AD. Had issue six sons:

(i) Ch.TilokaDied 1705. Ancestor of Nabha, Jind and Badrukhan.

(ii) Ch.Rama Died 1714. Ancestor of Bhadaur, Patiala, Malaudh and Kot Duna.

(iii) Rughu Ancestor of Laudgarhias

(iv) Channu (v) Jhandu (vi) Takht Mal Gumti Jagirdars

Appellation of dynasty ‘Phulkian’ is derived from their common founder Phul whose descendants were the great ruling and feudal families known as Phulkian Chiefs who used Phulkian from Phul, as their eponym.

• LVI. Ch.Rama

Successfully raided the Bhattis and others including Hassan Khan and Muslim chief of Kot. Captured Kot and Bhatîân. Obtained the intendancy of the Jangal tract from Mohameddan Governor of Sirhind. Choudhary Ram Singh founded Bhai Rupa in 1680 and built Rampur. Rama and Tiloka were baptized with Khande da amrit at the hands of the Tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh at Damdama Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh in a self written Hukamnama addressed to the two sons of Phul, Rama and Tiloka on 2 August 1696 called upon them for help in his fight with the Hill rajas proclaiming “ tera ghar mera asey .”

Rama and Tiloka later helped Bandā Singh Bahādur with men and money in his early exploits (1710–16) Rama was killed at Maler Kotla in 1714. Married Sabi daughter of Bhuttar zamindar of Nanun who bore him six sons:

• (i) Chaudhuri Dunna 1676-1726 . Educ. privately. Granted Shahnaki in jagir. Founded Kot Duna. Appointed as Imperial Chaudhary of Sangrur, Dhanaula, Bhadaur, Hadaya, and other districts. Ancestor of the Bhadaur and Kot Duna families. He died at Bhadaur, 1726, having had issue, five sons.

• (ii) Subbah of Dhabali. Born 1679. Married Begi Kaur. He died 1729, having had issue, one son.

• (iii) H.H. Sri Raja-i-Rajgan, Maharaja Ala, Mahendra Bahadur, Yadu Vansha Vatans Bhatti Kul Bushan, Maharaja of Patiala. 1691-1765 . Ancestor of Patiala family. In a fight against the powerful Muslim Chief of Kot and Jagraon, aided by the Afghans of Maler Kotla and the Imperial Faujdar of the Jullundur Doab, Ala Singh gained a brilliant victory, which spread his fame far and wide. He entered into friendly relations with Ahmad Shah Abdali who overran the Punjab defeating the Marathas. Abdali presented Ala a robe of honour and conferred upon him the title of raja.

• (iv) Bakhta 1683-1757. Founded Kotla Koura. m. a lady from the Man Jat clan. Ancestor of Malaudh family. He had issue, one son: Sardar Man Singh, of Malaudh. Born 1725. Conquered Malaudh from Maler Kotla Afghans in 1754 AD. He died 1778, having had issue, two sons:

1. Sardar Dalel Singh, of Malaudh. Born 1761, he received a private education. Following the intervention of the Sardar of Bhadaur and the Maharaja of Patiala Dalel Singh was forced to share a third of his estate with his brother. He assisted the British during the Anglo-Nepalese War in 1815. A religious minded ascetic, he only employed fakirs and mahants in his service, and outlawed hunting on his estates. In 1806, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, passing through the country, summoned the Sardar Dalel Singh. On his refusal to come as he was engaged in prayers and devotion, Ranjit Singh was incensed and seized his eldest son Fateh Singh making him carry a heavy load for a long distance releasing him only when the Sardar had paid him Rs. 22,000 as fine or harrzana. He died 1824, having had issue, three sons.
2. Sardar Bagh Singh of Ber. Born 1770. He died 1820, having had issue, two sons.

• (v) Mian Buddha. He d.s.p. 1714.

• (vi) Mian Ram Singh Laddha. Blessed as Ram Singh by Guru Gobind Singh in 1707. He died 1742, having had issue, one son.