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BRIEF ON UNIANA

1. The Chief shio of Uniara is situated about 70 miles south of Jaipur. Between 25.40 5 26.30 latitude & 75.30 and 76.10 longitude.

2. Bounded on North & North West. by Tonk

South by Bunch Raj

East by Tonk & Jaipur Raj

West by Jaipur Raj

3. Nearest & convenient Rly station Sawai Madhopur 40 km. AIR PORT JAIPUR 136 km.

4. During St. 1990 (corresponding 1933 AD). Total Area 390 sq. miles.

5. Formerly the Chief shio was an independent Petty state under The

mughal Govt. It was after 1727 An that it accepted Administrative set up of Jaipur in the Review for 1865-66 & 1866-67 and paid Tribute to the Darbar in return of protection.

Never-the less the states of Sikar, Khetri & Uniara were actually excluded from the jurisdiction of state. All had police, Army & Judicial courts. The Govt. of India and the state have until now regarded Uniara as an autonomous state enjoying full administrative powers.

6. The Rao Rajas of Uniara are descendents of Raja Udi Karan of Amber and the son of Bir Singh the eldest son of Maharaj Udal Karen of Amber, who flourished in the country. The Rao Raja of Uniara is a descendment of Rao DASAJI the eldest son of Nirooji.

7. Tradition goes that present patrimony of Uniara was in the possession of Sisodias in the 11th or 12th century.

8. KAKOR: Originally known as "NAGAR-KARKOTAK' "KARKOTAK' was a name of Snake (Python) history goes to say that after that name the fort was named. Raja Mandatta's region. Uniara family was in possession of Parganas Uniara, Nagar, Banta, Kakar & Awan made prior to 1707-the year of death of according zeb. Rao Chandrabhan 1586 was first ruler of Kakar. During 1566-1606 He fought for Moughal. In 1606 he meet to Khandhar, Balkli, and Badkasha in of the reqvial year. Held important Mousab from the Mogul Emperors. He enjoyed Mousab of 500 zat and 400 Sowass, late increased to 700 Zat & 500 Sowass Badshalinamed Vol. 1.P. The Vol. II P. 322.

During Shohjehan timing the Mauseb of 700 Zat and 500 Sawass was very important distinction that could be conferred on a Rajput Prince. Rao Chandrabhan was important Military generals of the Mogal Army.

Badshaliname Vol. IP 484-550-55A.

Badshaliname Vo. IP 224-226.

Rao Chandrabhan's grandson Fateh Singh was very important Mansabdar of Mogal Court. Ho was one of the generals who was sent by Aurangjeb against Shah Shuja (Alamgir Nama P. 246).

9.            Rao Fateh Singh died about 1690 and was succeeded by his son Rao Sangaram Singh 1690-1715. He shifted his capital from kakar to UNEARA even much before Raja's of Amber founded Jaipur.

The Art was greatly Patronised by Rao Raja Sangram Singh I. Rao Raja Sardar Singh (1740-77) had competent artists like Dheema, Mir Bux, Kasi Ram, Ram Lakhan & Bhim.

Kavla & Bakuta did a lot of fine work during the period of BIshnu Singh Ji (1777-90) and painted exactly like Jaipur works of Maharaja Pratap Singh. Artists of Rao Raja Bhim Singh's artelier (1790-1820) i.e. Ramlal, Ram Ratan, Gopal, Choicka are important. The Art started declining from Rao Raja Fateh Singh II (1820-67), But Katuta & Barru maintained standard. The matrimonial al1iance with house of Bundi "HADAS" brought unique & fine inter mingling of two styles.

See Col. Tods Book Dalel Singh of Karwar was throuned as Bundi ruler 1729 by Maharaj Jai Singh' of Jaipur and gave title of Rao Raja "Vensbhaskar" Bud Singh Charaded" Page 204. Daughter of Rao Saja Sangarbai was married to Budh Singh Bundi as Princess of Jaipur (Amber).