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Deola Dada Pilania (Vikram Samvat 1668–1700; 1611–1643 CE), also known as Deola Dada and Veer Deola Dada, was a warrior and folk deity of the Pilania clan of the Jat community. He was born in 1611 CE at Pilani, in present-day Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, and died in 1643 CE at Jhojhu Kalan, in present-day Charkhi Dadri district, Haryana.
He is worshipped as a folk deity, and temples dedicated to him are located in Rajasthan and Haryana. His life is centred on the defence of cattle belonging to Leelavati Gujari and his death during the Battle of Jhojhu Kalan.
Early life
Deola Dada Pilania was born in Vikram Samvat 1668 (1611 CE) at Pilani in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan.
His father was Ram Singh Pilania, and his mother was Rajkor Pilania. He belonged to the Pilania clan of the Jat community.
Marriage
Deola Dada married Nanau Bai at the age of 13. Their marriage is placed approximately in Vikram Samvat 1681 (1624 CE).
Nanau Bai is stated to have performed sati after Deola Dada's death.
Martial education
Deola Dada received martial education from Guru Piru Ram Ji.
His training included swordsmanship, archery, horse riding and military discipline.
His education also included principles of duty, justice and personal conduct.
Rampyari
Deola Dada's horse was named Rampyari. She was a white mare presented to him by his father, Ram Singh Pilania.
Battle of Jhojhu Kalan
The principal event in Deola Dada's biography took place at Jhojhu Kalan in 1643 CE.
Deola Dada was returning towards Pilani after visiting Chhajju Ram. During the journey, he encountered a group of butchers taking away cattle belonging to Leelavati Gujari.
He intervened to protect the cattle and confronted the group. His brothers Pratap Pilania, Uday Pilania and Ratan Pilania joined him.
A battle followed between the brothers and the butchers. Deola Dada fought during the encounter while attempting to protect Leelavati's cattle.
Deola Dada and his three brothers were killed during the battle.
Death
Deola Dada died at Jhojhu Kalan in Vikram Samvat 1700 (1643 CE). He was 32 years old.
His death became the central event of his worship. He is remembered for dying while defending cattle.
His brothers Pratap Pilania, Uday Pilania and Ratan Pilania also died in the same battle.
He is worshipped as a folk deity, and temples dedicated to him are located in Rajasthan and Haryana. His life is centred on the defence of cattle belonging to Leelavati Gujari and his death during the Battle of Jhojhu Kalan.
Early life
Deola Dada Pilania was born in Vikram Samvat 1668 (1611 CE) at Pilani in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan.
His father was Ram Singh Pilania, and his mother was Rajkor Pilania. He belonged to the Pilania clan of the Jat community.
Marriage
Deola Dada married Nanau Bai at the age of 13. Their marriage is placed approximately in Vikram Samvat 1681 (1624 CE).
Nanau Bai is stated to have performed sati after Deola Dada's death.
Martial education
Deola Dada received martial education from Guru Piru Ram Ji.
His training included swordsmanship, archery, horse riding and military discipline.
His education also included principles of duty, justice and personal conduct.
Rampyari
Deola Dada's horse was named Rampyari. She was a white mare presented to him by his father, Ram Singh Pilania.
Battle of Jhojhu Kalan
The principal event in Deola Dada's biography took place at Jhojhu Kalan in 1643 CE.
Deola Dada was returning towards Pilani after visiting Chhajju Ram. During the journey, he encountered a group of butchers taking away cattle belonging to Leelavati Gujari.
He intervened to protect the cattle and confronted the group. His brothers Pratap Pilania, Uday Pilania and Ratan Pilania joined him.
A battle followed between the brothers and the butchers. Deola Dada fought during the encounter while attempting to protect Leelavati's cattle.
Deola Dada and his three brothers were killed during the battle.
Death
Deola Dada died at Jhojhu Kalan in Vikram Samvat 1700 (1643 CE). He was 32 years old.
His death became the central event of his worship. He is remembered for dying while defending cattle.
His brothers Pratap Pilania, Uday Pilania and Ratan Pilania also died in the same battle.