Baruwar (Rajput clan)
Baruwar [1] (बरुवार)/Barwar is a cadet branch of Bais (Rajput clan) found in Ayodhya District of Uttar Pradesh, India. Baruwars [2] are descendant of Raja Trilokchand son of Shatan dev.[citation needed] According to their claim they came to Ayodhya in late 16th century from Daundiya Kheda of district Unnao which is their place of origin.[1]
| Founder | Bariyaar Shah |
| Locality | Ayodhya and Basti district, Ambedkar Nagar |
| Family Deity | Kariya Devata or Kariya Baba (करिया बाबा ) |
History[edit]
Their two ancestors were named Bariyaar singh and Chahu Singh, both were son of Raja Chattarsen chattrapati the 7th descendants of king Trilokchandra. [1] On the name of Bariyaar Shah (Locally known as baruwar some say to them bariyaar bais too ) whole clan is known. In reality they are bais Kshatriya who migrated from daudiyakheda ,local Kshatriya due to their pronunciation started calling them Baruwar[3] In 1570 Bariyaar singh and chahu singh both were imprisoned by Akbar while fighting for other Rajput principalities. Later after release, they conquered Pargana Amsin[4] of Awadh and established a separate Taluka Pali which was spread in 14 Kos.[3] By 1227 fasali i.e.1820 there were 159 villages under the control of baruwars[3] which were later abolished till Indian Rebellion of 1857. Currently there are 42 villages of Baruwars in Maya bazar Vikaas khand of district Ayodhya.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A H Bingley (1986). Hand Book On Rajputs. Search this book on
- ↑ "क्षत्रिय बरुवार वंश का महासम्मेलन सम्पन्न". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Oudh (India); Benett, W. C. (William Charles) (1877). Gazetteer of the province of Oudh ... Cornell University Library. Lucknow : Printed at the Oudh Government Press. Search this book on
- ↑ Noble, C. S. (1870). Historical Sketch Of Tahsil Fyzabad, Zillah Fyzabad. Search this book on
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