Draft:Bijaraniya
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Bijaraniya is a surname of the Jat people found in the Indian states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi , Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.They are considered to be branch of Tomars.[1] The Bijaraniya (also spelled Bijarnia, Bijaranya,Vijaraniya or Vijayrania) is a distinguished Jat clan with a rich history spanning from ancient times to the modern era.
Ancient history
[edit]The name "Bijaraniya" is said to derive from "Vijayrania" (meaning victorious), awarded to their ancestors for bravery in war.[2]Greek historians with Alexander in 326 BCE referred to the “Varetatae” tribe, believed by some to be ancestors of the Bijaraniyas.[3]The clan is believed to be descended from sage Vishwamitra and associated with Tomar Jats and possibly the Pandavas.[2]
Medieval history
[edit]In 1078 CE, Vijay Singh Ranaiya (a prominent ancestor) founded the village of Bijarna Khera.[1]In 1178 CE, Bijaraniya rulers constructed a fort in Ladhana (Rajasthan).[1]The Bijaraniyas resisted invasions from the Delhi Sultanate during Iltutmish’s reign (1211–1236 CE).[2]In 1255 CE, Jagsingh Bijarniya established a state in Palsana, Sikar district.[4]By 1515 CE, Dev Raj Bijarniya ruled areas of Rajasthan and clashed with Shekhawat and Kachwaha Rajputs.[3]
Modern history
[edit]Today, Bijaraniya Jats are found mainly in Rajasthan (Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Jaipur), Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, Maharashtra, and UP.[2]There are about more than 150 villages of Bijaraniya in Delhi, Rajastahan,Haryana, Uttar Pradesh.Most of villages are in Sikar district of Rajasthan.[1]
Notable people
[edit]- Vir Singh Vijayrania - Son of Nalh Raja founded Vijarnia Khera in 1078 and constructed a fort at Ladhana in 1178.
- Jagsingh Bijarnia founded his rule in Palsana of Sikar in year 1255.
- Bhajal Lal Bijarnia - Freedom fighter and hero of Shekhawati farmers movement, from district Ajmer in Rajasthan.
- Ladu Ram Bijarnia (1899–?) - from village Gordhanpura Sikar was a leading Freedom Fighter who took part in Shekhawati farmers movement in Rajasthan.
- Narendra Bijarniya, IPS officer of the 2015 batch.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Bijarnia - Jatland Wiki". www.jatland.com. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ a b c d Emasterji, लेखक (2019-07-03). "बिजारणियां गोत्र का इतिहास". बिजारणियाँ समाज (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ a b "Dev Raj Bijarnia - Jatland Wiki". www.jatland.com. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Jagsingh Bijarnia - Jatland Wiki". www.jatland.com. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
Sources
[edit]- 🔹 Bijarniya Samaj Blog
- 🔹 Jatland Wiki - Bijarnia
- 🔹 Jatland Wiki - Jagsingh Bijarnia
- 🔹 Jatland Wiki - Dev Raj Bijarnia