Garhwal

Garhwal (गढवाळ) Garhwal (गढवाल) Gadhwal (गढवाळ) Garhauwalia (गाढौलिया) Gharhwal (घढ़वाल) Gharwal (घरवाल) Garwal (गरवाळ), Garwal (गारवाल), Gadwal (गड़वाळ), Gadwala (गड़वाला) , Gadhwar (गढ़वार) Gotra Jats are found in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan. They were supporters of Tomar Confederacy.

Origin

They are branch of Tomars. It is possible that people who came from Garhwal adopted their gotra based on it. They were the rulers at Garhmukteshwar. Hence the gotra.

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Garwal gotra is originated from people who moved in carts (garis) in group were called (गाड़ीवाळे).

History

It is believed that Garhwal gotra of the Jats was named after the fact that these 52 chieftains of the Jats had 52 Garhs [fortresses], each chief with his own independent fortress (garh). Nearly 500 years ago, one of these chiefs, Ajai Pal, reduced all the minor principalities under his own sway, and founded the Garhwal kingdom.

According to Thakur Deshraj, during the period of Anangpal they were the rulers of Garhmukteshwar. One ancestor of Rajpal was Jat chieftain named Mukta Singh, who constructed the Garhmukteshwar fort. When Prithvi Raj became the ruler of Delhi he attacked Garhmukteshwar. There was a severe war and Garhwals were able to repel the army of Prithvi Raj Chauhan but the circumstances of that time forced them to move out from there and migrated to Rajasthan.

At Talawdi when there was war between Muhammad Ghori and Prithvi Raj, Jats attacked the army of Mughals but they did not support Prithvi Raj because he had occupied their state. One Jat warrior Puran Singh became General of the Army of Malkhan. Malkhan had become popular due to support of Puran Singh.

When Garhwals lost Garhmukteshwar, they came to Rajasthan and occupied Ker, Bhatiwar, Chhawsari etc near Jhunjhunu in 13th century. As per their bards when these people came to this place, Johiya, Mohiya Jats were the rulers of this area. Bhats have mentioned them as Tomars. When Muslim influence increased in this area they had wars with them as a result they moved from here to there. One of these groups moved to ‘Kuloth’, which was ruled by Chauhans. After a war they occupied Kuloth. Sardar Kurdaram who was a descendant of Garhwals of Kuloth had been tehsildar of Nawalgarh.

It is also said that due to war from inside of the fort they were called Garhwals. Those who fought war from out side the fort were called ‘Bahrola’ or ‘Barola’. Those who fought on the gate were called ‘Falsa’ (local name for gate). It shows that this gotra is title based.

Another view is that possibly they were Panduvansi or Kuntals. Bhats have mentioned them as Tomars and Tomars were also Panduvansi.

Garhmukteshwar has also been mentioned in the Bhagvat Purana and the Mahabharata. It is said that it was a part of the ancient city of Hastinapur (the capital of the Kauravas). There was an ancient fort here, which was repaired by a Maratha leader named Mir Bhawan. The name of the place is derived from the great temple of Mukteshwar Mahadeva, dedicated to the goddess Ganga who is worshipped here in four temples, two situated on a high cliff and two blow it.

Villages founded by Garhwal clan

• Garhwalon Ka Khera (गढवालों का खेड़ा) - village in Hurda tahsil in Bhilwara district in Rajasthan.
• Garhwalon Ki Dhani (गढ़वालों की ढाणी) - village in Laxmangarh tahsil in Sikar district of Rajasthan.

गढ़वाल गोत्र का इतिहास

गढ़वाल (c.13 ई.): गढ़मुक्तेश्वर का राज्य जब इनके हाथ से निकल गया, तो झंझवन (झुंझनूं) के निकटवर्ती-प्रदेश मे आकर केड़, भाटीवाड़, छावसरी पर अपना अधिकार जमाया। यह घटना तेरहवीं सदी की है। भाट लोग कहते हैं जिस समय केड़ और छावसरी में इन्होंने अधिकार जमाया था, उस समय झुंझनूं में जोहिया, माहिया जाट राज्य करते थे। जिस समय मुसलमान नवाबों का दौर-दौरा इधर बढ़ने लगा, उस समय इनकी उनसे लड़ाई हुई, जिसके फलस्वरूप इनको इधर-उधर तितर-बितर होना पड़ा। इनमें से एक दल कुलोठ पहुंचा, जहां चौहानों का अधिकार था। लड़ाई के पश्चात कुलोठ पर इन्होंने अपरा अधिकार जमा लिया। सरदार कुरडराम जो कि कुलोठ के गढ़वाल वंश-संभूत हैं नवलगढ़ के तहसीलदार हैं। यह भी कहा जाता है कि गढ़ के अन्दर वीरतापूर्वक लड़ने के कारण गढ़वाल नाम इनका पड़ा है। इसी भांति इनके साथियों में जो गढ़ के बाहर डटकर लड़े वे बाहरौला अथवा बरोला, जो दरवाजे पर लड़े वे, फलसा (उधर दरवाजे को फलसा कहते हैं) कहलाये। इस कथन से मालूम होता है, ये गोत्र उपाधिवाची है। बहुत संभव है इससे पहले यह पांडुवंशी अथवा कुन्तल कहलाते हों। क्योंकि भाट ग्रन्थों में इन्हें तोमर लिखा है और तोमर भी पांडुवंशी बताये जाते हैं।

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ठाकुर देशराज ने लिखा है .... यदुवंश में एक गज हुआ है। जैन पुराणों के अनुसार गज कृष्ण का ही पुत्र था। उसके साथियों ने गजनी को आबाद किया। भाटी, गढ़वाल, कुहाड़, मान, दलाल वगैरह जाटों के कई खानदान गढ गजनी से लौटे हुए हैं।

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रतन लाल मिश्रलिखते हैं कि एक दूसरा प्रमाण भी है जो फतेहपुर नगर के बसने की बात को थोड़ा पीछे ले जाता है. फ़तेहखां फतेहपुर आया तो अपने साथ पंडित, सेठ, साहूकार लेकर आया. श्री किशनलाल ब्रह्मभट्ट की बही के लेख से ज्ञात होता है कि फ़तेहखां हिसार से संवत 1503 (1446 ई.) में ही इधर आ गया था. इस बही में यों लिखा है -

"हरितवाल गोडवाल नारनोल से फतेहपुर आया, संवत 1503 की साल नवाब फ़तेहखां की वार में चौधरी गंगाराम की बार में."

Distribution in Rajasthan

Locations in Jaipur city

Ambabari, Jhotwara, Khatipura, Murlipura Scheme, Purani Basti, Sanganer, Shastri Nagar, Sindhi camp,

Villages in Jaipur district

Aliwas (Shivdashpura), Bhainsawa (50), Bhankhari, Bhooratiya (6), Gopalpura Mandawari (1), Lordi, Manjipura, Morija, Nagari Dhandholi (1), Nayagaon (1), Parasoli, Ramchandrapura (1), Rupbas Kadeda (1), Shrirampura, Titaria, Turkyawas Renwal (250), Ursewa,

Villages in Alwar district

Bassai Jogiyan, Talvriksh,

Villages in Sikar district

In Rajasthan they inhabit many villages in Sikar district which are:

Bajor, Bidsar, Dadhia, Daulatpura, Dhandhan (2), Dhani Garhwal, Dheejpura Danta Ramgarh (30), Dheerajpura, Fadanpura, Fatehpur, Gokulpura, Gumana Ka Bas (Katrathal), Jeenwas (55), Jhajhar Sikar, Jhigar Chhoti, Jhilmil, Jalu Ka Bas, Kanwarpura Srimadhopur (200), Katrathal, Khud, Kudan, Laxman Ka Bas, Molyasi, Neem Ki Dhani (Katrathal), Nimeda Sikar, Pratappura(Khuri), Ranoli, Rulyani, Sanwloda Purohitan, Sewad Badi, Sewad Chhoti, Sihot Chhoti, Sikar, Sirohi, Tasar Badi, Thikaria Bawdi, Thorasi, Tunwa,

Villages in Churu district

Bidasar, Dhani Kalera (4), Gagor, Khyali, Neshal, Sitsar, Sujangarh (2),

Villages in Jhunjhunu district

Anandpura, Bajawa, Bhatiwar, Bhorki (400), Birol, Chandwa, Garhwalon Ki Dhani, Jakhal, Jhunjhunu Kolsia, Kuloth, Mandasi (1), Narhar, Sonasar, Sultana,

Villages in Nagaur district

Bagar Merta (1), Bagot, Bedas Khurd, Burod, Jodhras Degana, Jhunjharpura (2), Kasumbi, Mandal Jodha, Phirwasi (200), Rabdiyad, Rasal, Saniya,

Villages in Kota district

Kota,

Villages in Banswara district

Banswara,

Villages in Hanumangarh district

Kikarali, Bojhla, Hanumangarh, Dhalewal, Ghotra Khalsa, Maliya Nohar, Sangaria, Talwada Khurd,

Villages in Tonk district

Ganeti, Hajipura (4), Nimola (2), Wajirpura (3),

Villages in Bhilwara district

Garhwalon Ka Khera, Garoliya Khera,

Villages in Sawai Madhopur district

Juwaad ,Kushtala

Distribution in Haryana

Villages in Fatehabad District

Bhodia Kheda, Phoolan,

Villages in Bhiwani District

Asalwas Mrehatta, Barsi Jattan, Ratera, Dinod,

Villages in Hisar District

Sundawas, Bandaheri Hisar, Kharia Hisar, Dobhi, Kuleri Hisar

Distribution in Punjab

Villages in Firozpur district

Killianwali,

Distribution in Madhya Pradesh

Villages in Badwani district

Temla,

Villages in Dewas district

Deola

Villages in Mandsaur District

Ranayra (Sitamau) (Mandsaur)

Garwal Jats live in villages: Betikheri, Handari, Rajnagar (Sitamau), Ralayta (Multanpura),

Villages in Indore district

Pardeshipura (a locality in Indore city)

Villages in Ratlam district

Villages in Ratlam district with population of this gotra are:

Dantodiya 7, Hanumanpalia 2,

Villages in Sehore district

Jamonia Kalan(Pandagaon)

Villages in Ujjain district

Jaiwantpur,

Villages in Bhopal district

Beragarh

Villages in Dhar district

Kherwas

Villages in Khargone district

Bhikhar Khedi (2), Karahi Khargone,

Distribution in Uttar Pradesh

Villages in Badayun District

Dharmpur Biharipur,

Distribution in north-east region

Gadwals are also found in north-east region of India where they also write Godwal.

Notable persons from this clan

• Puran Singh (Garhwal) (13th century) - Garhmukteshwar
• Chhelu Ram (छेलूराम) (Garhwal) (10 May 1905 – 20 April 1943) was a Jat hero, recipient of prestigious Victoria Cross gallantry award.
• Ramu Ram Garhwal -Bidsar,Sikar,Rajasthan
• Rajendra Garhwal - Sanganer, Jaipur Rajasthan
• RAMPRAKASH CHOUDHARY(GADWAL) - PRESIDENT, RAJASTHAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION, JAIPUR
• GNR RAJENDER PRASAD GARHWAL - Air Defence Artillery, Martyr 22-11-2001, Rajasthan
• Rakesh Kumar Gadhwal - RAS, Rajasthan (8th Rank batch 2007)
• Mahendra Singh (Garhwal) - RAS (1981), Office Phone Number : 2227246, Home District : Jhunjhunu
• Dr. Sahdev Singh (Garhwal) : Senior Scientist in Agriculture , well known figure in area specially in farmers. Posted at : A. R. S. , fatehpur shekhawati, sikar(Raj.) Phone no. : 09928151418, Home Distict : Jhunjhunu
• Suraj Mal Garhwal - IAS (2010), from village Ratangarh tahsil , District Churu, Rajasthan
• Goru Singh Garhwal - hero of Shekhawati farmers movement
• Basant Garhwal - IAS (2010) Sikar, Rajasthan
• Ramniwas Garhwal - Date of Birth : 27-March-1954, Asst. Manager RESERVE BANK,VILL.- Jodhras, TEH.- Degana, DISTT.- NAGAUR, (RAJ.), Present Address : 7, KRISHANA PURI, MODEL TOWN, MALVIYA NAGAR, JAIPUR, Resident Phone Number : 0141-2750184, Mobile Number : 9414414178

• Dr. Om Prakash Garhwal - Asstt. Prof. SKRAU, Bikaner, Date of Birth : 1-June-1974, Vill- Manjipura (Jagatpura) Via - Samod Teh- Shahpura, Distt.-Jaipur, Present Address : Vill- Manjipura(Jagatpura) Via -Samod Teh- Sahapura, Distt.-Jaipur, Phone Number : 9414236210, Mob: 9414236210, Email Address : mr.garhwall@rediffmail.com

• Amar Chand Gadhwal - A.En. PHED, Date of Birth : 1-February-1959, VPO - Jhigar Chhoti , distt. - Sikar, Present Address : Jat Colony,Near Flyover, Sikar, Phone Number : 01572-259955, Mob: 9414295298
• Rameshwar Garhwal - RAS (2012), from Devipura Khatushyamji (Sikar)

• Suresh Kumar Garhwal - V /p Majipura Vaya Samod, Teh Shahpura jila Jaipur, Mo 9712909720
• Basant Gadhwal: IRS, posted at Barmer, M: 9414888752

• रामदेव सिंह गढ़वाल

• Suraj Bhan Garhwal - IRS (2010) from Sikar
• PHOOL CHAND GADHWAL - AA PWD CONTRACTOR FADANPURA SIKAR
• Dr Praveen Garhwal - Regional PF Commissioner, from Sikar, presently posted at Mumbai (Powai)
• Harsh Vardhan Garhwal - Indian Statistical Service-2021 (All India Rank-11). He is from Laxman Ka Bas (लक्ष्मण का बास) village in Sikar tehsil of Sikar district in Rajasthan.
• Mahendra Singh Garhwal - Garhwal Bhawan, Anandnagar, Sikar Rajasthan

• Rameshwar Singh Garhwal (Guardsman) became martyr on 07.12.1971 during Indo-Pak War-1971 in western sector Jammu and Kashmir. He was from Tetra village in Mandawa tahsil of Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan.

Unit - 2 Guards Regiment

• Rakesh Gharhwal - RAS, CEO Jilaparishad, Mob: 8769469603*Ramesh Dev (Bugalia) RAS 2016. Nagaur 9950102001

• Richhpal Singh Garhwal (Naik) martyred on 18.05.2002 in Jammu and Kashmir fighting with militants. He was Akhepura village in Danta Ramgarh tahsil of Sikar district in Rajasthan.

Unit - 7 Sikh Light Infantry /Armed Medical Corps

• Nemi Chand Garhwal (Rifleman) (19-07-1969 - 26-08-1989) became martyr on 26-08-1989 during Operation Pawan in Srilanka. He was awarded Vir Chakra (posthumous) for his act of bravery. He was from Jodhras village in Degana tehsil of Nagaur district in Rajasthan.

Unit - 11 Rajputana Rifles

External links

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garhwal

References

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