Panarwa was a thikana of Solanki Rajputs, in the former Mewar State in present-day Rajasthan, India.[1] It was founded c. 1478.

Panarwa Thikana
पानरवा ठिकाना
Thikana of Mewar State
1478–1949
Coat of arms of Panarwa
Coat of arms

Udaipur State in the Imperial Gazetteer of India
Area 
• 1478 AD
520 km2 (200 sq mi)
History 
• Established
1478
1949
Succeeded by
India
Today part ofIndia

History

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Descendants of Solanki Kings of Patan spread over Rajasthan and Gujarat. One branch moved to Sirohi, from which Akshayraj Solanki, who was the grandson of Bhoja Solanki of Lach, entered Bhomat, killed Jeevraj Yadav, and established Panarwa as his principal seat in 1478 AD.[2] Bhil Gametis of this region entered into the service of Akhairaj.[3]

In 16th century, Rawat Harpal Solanki, a descendant of Akshayraj and chief of Panarwa provided help to Maharana Udai Singh when he entered into Bhomat hills and Maharana Udai Singh granted him the title of Rana. From then on, Thakur of Panarwa were called Rana.[4]

Rana Harpal's second son, Nahar Singh, captured Ogna and established Thikana of Oghna.

Rana Duda succeeded Rana Harpal, as Rana of Panarwa, but died shortly and then his son, Rana Punja (Rana Poonja) became the Rana of Panarwa. Rana Punja is known for his role in struggle of Maharana Pratap against Mughals.[5][6]

Punja's descendant Rana Chandrabhan also provided help to Maharana Raj Singh during his war against Aurangzeb.[7]

Judicial powers

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In 1932, Mohabbat Singh Solanki, Rana of Panarwa was granted second class Judicial powers, which empowered it to issue sentencing up to one year and fine up to 300 rupees.[8] In 1945, Panarwa was granted first class Judicial Powers.

Revenue

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Capital of Panarwa Thikana was Manpur. Area of Panarwa Thikana was over 520 square kilometres (200 sq mi).[9] It consisted of 101 villages and its annual revenue was 15,637 rupees.[10]

Rulers

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  1. Rawat AkshayRaj Solanki[11][12]
  2. Rawat Raj Singh
  3. Rawat Mahipal
  4. Rana Harpal
  5. Rana Duda
  6. Rana Punja
  7. Rana Rama
  8. Rana Chandrabhan
  9. Rana Surajmal
  10. Rana Bhagwandas
  11. Rana Jodh Singh
  12. Rana Raghunath Singh
  13. Rana Nathu Singh
  14. Rana Guman Singh
  15. Rana Kirat Singh
  16. Rana Kesari Singh
  17. Rana Udai Singh
  18. Rana Pratap Singh
  19. Rana Bhawani Singh
  20. Rana Arjun Singh
  21. Rana Mohabbat Singh
  22. Rana Manohar Singh[13]

Current head

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The current Chief of Panarwa Royal family is Rana Manohar Singh Solanki.[14]

References

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  1. ^ Mewar Under Maharana Bhupal Singh, p22
  2. ^ Panarwa Ka Solanki Rajvansh, p19
  3. ^ Panarwa Ka Solanki Rajvansh, p19
  4. ^ Panarwa Ka Solanki Rajvansh, p45
  5. ^ Panarwa Ka Solanki Rajvansh, p47
  6. ^ Sharma 1954, p. 96.
  7. ^ Panarwa Ka Solanki Rajvansh, p56
  8. ^ Mewar Under Maharana Bhupal Singh, p22
  9. ^ Administration Report Of The Mewar State, 1908-09, p. 43.
  10. ^ Mewar Under Maharana Bhupal Singh, p22
  11. ^ Panarwa Ka Solanki Rajvansh, p7
  12. ^ Biographical Sketches Of The Chiefs Of Mewar, p46
  13. ^ Panarwa Ka Solanki Rajvansh, p7
  14. ^ Panarwa Ka Solanki Rajvansh, p89
  • Paliwal, Dr. Devilal (2000). Panarwa ka Solanki Rajvansh. Udaipur: Janak Prakashan.
  • Sharma, G.N. (1954). Mewar & the Mughal Emperors (1526-1707 A.D.). S.L. Agarawal.