Beniwal

Beniwal ( _hi. बेनीवाल) is a clan or gotra of Jats and Bishnoi (Bishnois are all of Jat origin) in Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in India.

Origin

In Hindu mythology, they are considered to be originated from Shiva’s lock (like all Jats) in parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. In fact they belong to the Nagavanshi race. They are considered to be of Shivi clan. Dr Mahendra Singh Arya, Dharmpal Singh Dudi, Kishan Singh Faujdar & Vijendra Singh Narwar: Adhunik Jat Itihasa (The modern history of Jats), Agra 1998] Shamsher Singh Beniwal,

History

Beniwal Gotra of Jats of Aryan origin were one of them to occupy parts of Jangladesh. The Jangladesh region corresponds to the planar region of roughly 100 kms extent belt between present day Nagaur and Jodhpur zones of Rajasthan which for sometime fell under the Bikenar rule. They reached here in early period of Christian era and ruled till 15th century when Rathores occupied the Jangladesh. [Thakur Deshraj: Jat Itihas (Hindi), Maharaja Suraj Mal Smarak Shiksha Sansthan, Delhi, 1934 ]

Rathores under the leadership of Bika and Kandal were spreading their rule in Jangladesh in 15th century. At that time Beniwal Shimha were ruling over about 150 villages in Jangladesh region. Their capital 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. There are many exclusive Beniwals villages(257) in Harayna,Panjab,Rajasthan, western UttarPradesh and northern Madhya pradesh. [Thakur Deshraj: Jat Itihas (Hindi), Maharaja Suraj Mal Smarak Shiksha Sansthan, Delhi, 1934 ]

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