Bahaj

Bahaj (बहज) is a large village, situated in Tehsil- Deeg, District- Bharatpur in Rajasthan.

Location

This village is locate, at Alwar-Agra state highway in BRAJ (KRISNA) DHAM (RAJASTHAN). It is 5 km from Deeg and 35 km from Bharatpur on Deeg-Goverdhan Road.

Jat Gotras

Sinsinwar - this gotra Jats community is dominating in the village.

Population

According to Census-2011 information:

With total 1420 families residing, Bahaj village has the population of 7712 (of which 4042 are males while 3670 are females).^[1]

History

G.C.Dwivedi writes Broadly Jai Singh’s problem was two fold; first, he had to steer his way through the impregnable and thorny jungles to Thun to invest it effectively, secondly, at the same time he had to cope with surprise attacks of the Jats. The task was indeed a difficult one, but remaining unperturbed, the Raja put up great exertions from the very beginning. He began to clear the jungles and make trenches, sabats and posts to station his selected troops. ^[2], ^[3], ^[4], ^[5], ^[6] But the Jats taking shelter in the jungles and nearby garhis often engaged and harassed the assailants. Thus, Muhkam Singh attacked the Raja’s forces near Bahaj (Bahore, 9 miles west of Govardhan) and after a little fight, drove them back. Again on 11 December 1716 was reported another fierce contest at Thun, in which the Raja overpowered the Jats. ^[7], ^[8], ^[9], ^[10] But the over all progress was very slow, which irritated the Emperor. On 13 March 1717, he wrote, disapprovingly that though seven months had elapsed since the Raja’s appointment, Thun had not been “invested (even) from one side, not to speak of its conquest... the Jats come out under its (jungle’s) shelter and attack the royal army. ^[11], ^[12], ^[13]

ASI finds ancient river channel linked to Saraswati in Deeg district

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has unearthed a dried-up river channel beneath Bahaj village in Deeg district — believed by many scholars to be linked to the mythical Saraswati River.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has uncovered evidence of a 5,000-year-old civilisation in Bahaj village of Deeg district, about 37 kilometers from Bharatpur.

After nearly four months of meticulous excavation and survey work in 2024, the ASI now claims that remains of a civilisation predating 1000 BC have been discovered at the site.

Ancient system possibly linked to Rigvedic Saraswati River:

Archaeological researcher Pawan Saraswat told Dainik Bhaskar that at a depth of 23 meters beneath Bahaj village, a paleo-channel — an ancient, dried-up riverbed, has been identified. Researchers are linking this river system to the legendary Saraswati River mentioned in the Rigveda.

The initial signs of this ancient channel were discovered around 15 meters deep during the May 2025 phase of the excavation.

Silver & copper coins also found in the excavation:

This is the largest excavation project undertaken by ASI in Rajasthan to date. A large number of silver and copper coins were unearthed from the site, along with significant cultural remnants dating back to the period between 3500 BC and 1000 BC.

ASI Jaipur’s chief archaeologist Vinay Gupta stated that this ancient water system likely supported a vibrant civilization along the Saraswati basin, and the Bahaj site acts as a vital cultural link in that region—located just 50 km from Mathura.

Structures, furnaces, and advanced metallurgy:

Excavation has revealed buildings made with earthen pillars, layered trench walls believed to be for security purposes, and ancient furnaces. These findings point to advanced architectural knowledge among the people of that era.

Additionally, iron and copper tools suggest a strong command over metallurgy. Artefacts like bone tools, shell bangles, and beads made from semi-precious stones have also been recovered.

Shiva-Parvati statues and Brahmi script seals:

One of the most notable discoveries includes 15 sacrificial pits, sacred tanks used for Shakti worship, and terracotta statues of Lord Shiva and Parvati, dated to more than 1000 BC.

Researchers also found the oldest known seals bearing Brahmi script in the Indian subcontinent, adding a vital piece to India's linguistic history. Small pots filled with sand, clay, and copper coins from the Mahajanapada period were also discovered in these sacrificial pits.

Vinay Gupta concluded,

"The discovery at Bahaj offers a rare window into the untold chapters of ancient Indian history. It not only provides clues to the long-lost Saraswati River but also showcases the scientific and cultural achievements of early Indian civilisation".

Source - Mahabharata-era relics and treasure found in Rajasthan:ASI finds 3,500-year-old civilisation in Deeg; ancient Saraswati River channel discovered in excavation

सिनसिनवार वतन में प्रवेश करने से पहले मुग़ल सेना

अखबारात 13 जिल्हज हि. पृष्ठ-11 के अनुसार - सिनसिनवार वतन में प्रवेश करने से पहले मुग़ल सेना की टुकड़ी को बहज गाम के पास सौंख के तोमरवंशी जाट राजा हाथी सिंह खुटेल ने घेर लिया. इस समय हाथी सिंह के साथ अडिंग के जाट ठाकुर (राजा) फौंदासिंह के बड़े कुंवर भुवन सिंह, हाथी सिंह के पुत्र श्याम सिंह, तोफा सिंह ओर अपने पांच सहस्त्र सैनिकों के साथ शामिल हुआ. भीषण लड़ाई हुई जिसमे मुगलों के बहुत से सैनिक खेत रहे. खुटेल वीरों के आगे शाही सेना पीछे लड़ गई. फारसी लेखको ने इस लड़ाई को 13 जिल्हज के दिन होना लिखा है जो नवम्बर माह में हुई थी. इस युद्ध में चूड़ामणि के पुत्र मोहकम सिंह भी शामिल हुआ था जो उस समय सौंख के दुर्ग में आया हुआ था^[14].

दिसम्बर में मोकहम सिंह सिनसिनवार और मुगलों की शाही सेना के मध्य थून के जंगलो में संघर्ष हुआ. शिवदास सिंह कृति के अनुसार जाटों के डुंग सरदारों ने मुगलों और जय सिंह के इस अभियान को असफल बना दिया.

Notable persons

Charan Singh Sinsinwar (फ़ौजदार चरनसिंह), Bahaj (बहज), Deeg, Bharatpur was a Social worker in Rajasthan.^[15]

Sujan Singh Sinsinwar (Havaldar) (1962 - 29.01.1999) became martyr of militancy on 29.01.1999 at Peth Dial Gam village of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir. He was from Bahaj village, situated in Tehsil- Deeg, District- Bharatpur in Rajasthan. He was awarded Shaurya Chakra for his act of bravery.

Unit - 9 Rashtriya Rifles/4 Mechanized Infantry

External links

Information about Bahaj village - villageinfo.in website

References

↑ http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/74340-bahaj-rajasthan.html
↑ Shivdas, 17
↑ Iqbal, 23
↑ Roznamcha, 175
↑ Ahwal,59
↑ G.C.Dwivedi, The Jats, Their role in the Mughal Empire, Ed. Dr Vir Singh, Delhi, 2003, p.69
↑ Akhbarat, 17,21 November 1716
↑ Kamwar, II, 418
↑ U.N. Sharma, Itihas, 258 ff
↑ G.C.Dwivedi, The Jats, Their role in the Mughal Empire, Ed. Dr Vir Singh, Delhi, 2003, p.69
↑ J.Records, (Add. Pers. II, 143
↑ Satish Chandra, Parties and Politicsa, 124-125
↑ G.C.Dwivedi, The Jats, Their role in the Mughal Empire, Ed. Dr Vir Singh, Delhi, 2003, p.69
↑ अखबारात 13 जिल्हज हि. पृष्ठ-11 के अनुसार -
↑ Thakur Deshraj:Jat Jan Sewak, p.32

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[1] ttp://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/74340-bahaj-rajasthan.html

[2] Shivdas, 17

[3] Iqbal, 23

[4] Roznamcha, 175

[5] Ahwal,59

[6] G.C.Dwivedi, The Jats, Their role in the Mughal Empire, Ed. Dr Vir Singh, Delhi, 2003, p.69

[7] Akhbarat, 17,21 November 1716

[8] Kamwar, II, 418

[9] U.N. Sharma, Itihas, 258 ff

[10] G.C.Dwivedi, The Jats, Their role in the Mughal Empire, Ed. Dr Vir Singh, Delhi, 2003, p.69

[11] J.Records, (Add. Pers. II, 143

[12] Satish Chandra, Parties and Politicsa, 124-125

[13] G.C.Dwivedi, The Jats, Their role in the Mughal Empire, Ed. Dr Vir Singh, Delhi, 2003, p.69

[14] अखबारात 13 जिल्हज हि. पृष्ठ-11 के अनुसार -

[15] Thakur Deshraj:Jat Jan Sewak, p.32

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