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Little is known of Anangpal Tomar, who was from the [[Rajput]] [[Tomara clan]] and whose ancestors had settled in the [[Aravalli Hills]] around the end of the first millennium AD. Some archaeological evidence survives of earlier settlements survive in the area and may be related to a ruler called [[Surajpal]]. Of Anangpal, the primary source for information comes from the ''[[Prithviraj Raso]]'', a history of [[Prithviraj Chauhan]] which was written much later. Physical evidence at [[Lal Kot]] (literally Red Fort), which he is thought to have built and which is the oldest identifiable city in the area, suggests that he lived in the eleventh century.<ref>{{cite book |title=Shahjahanabad: The Sovereign City in Mughal India 1639-1739 |first=Stephen P. |last=Blake |publisher=Cambridge University Press |year=2002 |isbn=9780521522991 |url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=vJ0e0kfgttUC&pg=PA7 |pages=7-9}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=City improbable: an anthology of writings on Delhi |author=[[Khushwant Singh]] |publisher=Viking |year=2001 |isbn=978-0-670-91235-3 |page=5 |url=http://books.google.co.in/books?ei=UvSKTbo2jO2tB8aTwekH&ct=result&id=qFhuAAAAMAAJ&dq=Anangpal+Tomar&q=mid-eleventh+century}}</ref>
Little is known of Anangpal Tomar, who was from the [[Rajput]] [[Tomara clan]] and whose ancestors had settled in the [[Aravalli Hills]] around the end of the first millennium AD. Some archaeological evidence survives of earlier settlements survive in the area and may be related to a ruler called [[Surajpal]]. Of Anangpal, the primary source for information comes from the ''[[Prithviraj Raso]]'', a history of [[Prithviraj Chauhan]] which was written much later. Physical evidence at [[Lal Kot]] (literally Red Fort), which he is thought to have built and which is the oldest identifiable city in the area, suggests that he lived in the eleventh century.<ref>{{cite book |title=Shahjahanabad: The Sovereign City in Mughal India 1639-1739 |first=Stephen P. |last=Blake |publisher=Cambridge University Press |year=2002 |isbn=9780521522991 |url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=vJ0e0kfgttUC&pg=PA7 |pages=7-9}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=City improbable: an anthology of writings on Delhi |author=[[Khushwant Singh]] |publisher=Viking |year=2001 |isbn=978-0-670-91235-3 |page=5 |url=http://books.google.co.in/books?ei=UvSKTbo2jO2tB8aTwekH&ct=result&id=qFhuAAAAMAAJ&dq=Anangpal+Tomar&q=mid-eleventh+century}}</ref>
Prithviraj chauhan was the next king of delhi after his grand father Anangpal Tomar.
Prithviraj chauhan was the next king of delhi after his father Anangpal Tomar.


Anasagar Lake
Anasagar Lake


Ana Sagar Lake is an artificial lake situated in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan state in India. It is was built by Anaji tomar(anangpal tomar), the grandfather of Prithvi Raj Chauhan, in 1135 -1150 AD and is named after him. The catchments were built with the help of local populace. The lake is spread over 13 Kilometers. This is one of the most beautiful lakes in India .
Ana Sagar Lake is an artificial lake situated in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan state in India. It is was built by Anaji (anangpal tomar), the of Prithvi Raj Chauhan, in 1135 -1150 AD and is named after him. The catchments were built with the help of local populace. The lake is spread over 13 Kilometers. This is one of the most beautiful lakes in India .


== Anangpal and his progeny ==
== Anangpal and his progeny ==

Revision as of 10:58, 3 November 2015

Remains of Lal Kot walls, built by Anangpal, in Mehrauli
The Iron pillar, erected by Chandragupta Vikramaditya (375–413) of the Gupta Empire, within the Qutb complex

Anangpal Tomar was the first ruler to make ancient Delhi his capital.

Little is known of Anangpal Tomar, who was from the Rajput Tomara clan and whose ancestors had settled in the Aravalli Hills around the end of the first millennium AD. Some archaeological evidence survives of earlier settlements survive in the area and may be related to a ruler called Surajpal. Of Anangpal, the primary source for information comes from the Prithviraj Raso, a history of Prithviraj Chauhan which was written much later. Physical evidence at Lal Kot (literally Red Fort), which he is thought to have built and which is the oldest identifiable city in the area, suggests that he lived in the eleventh century.[1][2] Prithviraj chauhan was the next king of delhi after his Maternal Grand-father Anangpal Tomar.

Anasagar Lake

Ana Sagar Lake is an artificial lake situated in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan state in India. It is was built by Anaji Tomar(anangpal tomar), the Maternal Grandfather of Prithvi Raj Chauhan, in 1135 -1150 AD and is named after him. The catchments were built with the help of local populace. The lake is spread over 13 Kilometers. This is one of the most beautiful lakes in India .

Anangpal and his progeny

  1. Anangpal I - re-established Tomar rule at what is now Delhi, the ancient capital of his ancestors. Samarat Maharaja Anangpal First(736-754AD) had 10 sons. AD 736 - March- xx, Ruled 18Yrs.
    1. Raja vasudev 754-773AD king of delhi
    2. Satrawala (satrawla tanwar) -bhiwani
    3. Indrapal (indoliya tanwar)-he had one son jagpal (jangara tanwar)-aligarh ,badau,barelly, shahpur and m.p.
    4. Kodyan(kodyana tanwar)
    5. Bodan(bodana tanwar)
    6. Nihal(nihal tanwar)
    7. Som(somwal tanwar)>meeruth ,gajiyabad and mujafarnagar
    8. Saleriya(saleri ya tanwar)
    9. Sipal( sipala tanwar)
    10. Kalu(kaliya tanwar)>hariyana and rajasthan.
  2. Vasudev - AD 754 - March - xx, Ruled 19Y-1M-18D
  3. Gangeya (Gangdev) Tuar - AD 773-Apr-18, Ruled 21Y-3M-28D
  4. Prithvipal - AD 794-Aug-16, Ruled 19Y-6M-19D
  5. Jagdev or Jaydev / Sahdeva- AD 814-Mar-05, Ruled 20Y-7M-28D
  6. Narpal-Indrajit / Hirpal / Karnpal - AD 834-Nov-03, Ruled 14Y-4M-09D
  7. Udaysangh (Udayraj) - AD 849-Mar-12, Ruled 26Y-7M-11D
  8. Jaidas
  9. Vachhal/VrikshPal/Anekpal - AD 897-Jan-01, Ruled 22Y-3M-16D. There were many brothers / uncles of Vacchal Tuar.[3]
    1. Bacchdev, founded Bagor near Narnol and Bachera and Baghera near Thoda Ajmer.
    2. Nagdeo[3] s/o Karnpal Tuar and brother of Vachhal dev, founded Nagor and Nagda near Ajmer. Karndeo Tuar himself established Bahadurgarh near Alwar.
    3. Krishnray[3] s/o Karnpal Tuar, founded Kishangarh near Ajmer and Khas Ganj between Etah and Soron.
    4. Nihal Ray[3] s/o Karnpal Tuar, founded Narayanpur near Alwar.
    5. Somasi[3] s/o Karnpal Tuar, founded Ajabpur between present day Alwar and Jaipur
    6. Harpal[3] s/o Karnpal Tuar, founded Harsola and Harsoli near Alwar.
  10. Pavak - AD 919-Apr-22, Ruled 21Y-6M-05D.
  11. Vihangpal - AD 940-Oct-27, Ruled 24Y-4M-04D.
  12. Tolpal / Tejpal - AD 961-Mar-01, Ruled 18Y-3M-15D
    1. Gopal - either another name of Gopal or ruled on his behalf for a while.
  13. Sulakshanpal - AD 979-Jun-16, Ruled 25Y-10M-10D.[4]
  14. Jaipal Tuar - 1005-Apr-26, Ruled 25Y-10M-10D. - Younger brother of Sulakshanpal Tuar. As a prince and representative of King of Delhi, he fought with Amir Subaktegin of Gazni ( the predecessor of Md. Gazni ) as head of 100,000 horse and 200,000 foot soldiers, accompanied by Chauhans of Ajmere, Chandela's of Kalinjer and Gahadaval's (Rathore's) of Kannouj. Also referred to as Great Jaipal Tuar-the king of Delhi and Lahore.[5] Fought with Raja Rangatdhwaj Gahadavala (Rathore) and lost sovereignty of Kannauj. His weakness due to the wars with Gahadvala ruler's ensured a brutal attack by Md. Gazni and he lost Mathura to Md. Gazni in 1018 and in 1021 AD Lost Kannauj to Md. Gajni[6][7][8] and paid tribute to him for not attacking Indraprastha. Also called Vijaypal Tuar in some inscriptions. His daughter married Raja Salivaahan Bhati of Jaisalmer whose progeny was Baland Bhati.
    1. His Younger Brother Jhetpal Tuar captured Paithan and his descendants are called Pathania Rajputs.
  15. Kanvarpal / Kumara[6] Pal Tuar - 1021-Aug-29, Ruled 29Y-9M-18D.(Masud, grandson of Md. Gazni, captured Hansi briefly in 1038), ruled from Bari[9] in Awadh, which was 3 days south of Kannauj.
    1. His Rajya Purohit, the chief priest, was Indrachandra whose descendant was Ramchandra 'Rammya', Samrat Hemu's nephew and General in his army.[10]
  16. Anangpal II or AnekPal or Anaypal - 1051-Jun-17, Ruled 29Y-6M-18D.(1052 inscription on the Iron pillar at Mahrauli), populated Delhi and built Lalkot[11] or Old Fort of Delhi.[9]
    1. Bhumpal Tomar, younger son - AD 1081, Settled in Narwar area (Near Gwalior)
    2. Indrapal,[12] founded Indra Garh
    3. Rangraj,[12] founded two palaces by the name of Taragarh, one near Ajmer.
    4. Achal Raj, founded Achner between Bharatpur and Agra.
    5. Draupad, lived in Hansi
    6. Sisupal, founded Sirsa, Siswal (also called Sirsa Patan)
    7. Surajpal, Suraj Kund in Mehrauli Delhi was built by him.
    8. Beejpal, settled in Buhana, his descendants ruled the Tanwar ka Illaqa.[13]
  17. Tejpal - AD 1081-Jan-05, Ruled 24Y-1M-06D, founded Tejora between Gurgaon and Alwar. Built Shiv Temple at Agra called Tejomahal.
  18. Mahipal/Junhpal - 1105-Feb-11, Ruled 25Y-2M-23D. Mahipal captured Hansi and Sthaneshwar (modern day Thanesar)from Madud, grandson of Md. Gazni.[14]
  19. Dakatpal (Arkpal or Anangpal III) - 1130-May-4, Ruled 21Y-2M-15D. Given his daughter Kirtimalini to Someshwar dev Chauhan. Adopted his daughter's son Rai Pithora of Ajmer as the king of Delhi.
  20. Prithviraj Chauhan - Proclaimed the heir of Tomar Kingdom in AD 1170 and his rule was 22Y-2M-16D. He was defeated and captured by Muhammad of Ghor at the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 A.D and after that Muslims ruled Delhi.
    1. Govindraj Tanwar fought for Prithviraj Chauhan and was killed in battle with Md Ghori.

Detailed Genelogy according to Torawati Family

  1. Kshemaka
  2. Anakshami
  3. Pursen
  4. Bisrava
  5. Premsen
  6. Sajra
  7. Abhaypal
  8. Veersal
  9. Amarchud
  10. Harijovi
  11. Ajitpal
  12. Sarpadan
  13. Virsen
  14. Maheshdatta
  15. Mahanibha
  16. Samudrasen
  17. shatrusal
  18. Dharmdhwaj
  19. Tejpal
  20. Balipal
  21. Sahaypal
  22. Devpal
  23. Govindpal
  24. Harival
  25. Govindpal II
  26. Harsinghpal
  27. Amritpal
  28. Prempal
  29. Harishchandra
  30. Mahendrapal
  31. Chatrapal
  32. Kalyansen
  33. Keshavsen
  34. Somchandra
  35. Raghupal
  36. Narayan
  37. Bhanupad
  38. Padampad
  39. Damodarsen
  40. Chatarsal
  41. Maheshpal
  42. Brajaagsen
  43. Abhaypal
  44. Manohardas
  45. Sukhraj
  46. Tungpal
  47. Anagpal I

Descendants

Anangpal III- He gave his throne to his grandson Prithviraj Chauhan and later went down south near Chambal river. After the fall of Delhi his descendants spread to various regions. He had three sons:

  1. Rao Salivaahanji - his descendants ruled at Torawati - Patan, he fought many battles against the sultans of Delhi.
  2. Rao Ajmalji - his descendants settled at Pokhran and Jaisalmer and one of them was Baba Ramdevji, a deity in Rajasthan from Runicha village.
  3. Rao Sohanpal ji, he ruled from Asa-Morena and his descendant later ruled Gwalior

See also

References

  1. ^ Blake, Stephen P. (2002). Shahjahanabad: The Sovereign City in Mughal India 1639-1739. Cambridge University Press. pp. 7–9. ISBN 9780521522991.
  2. ^ Khushwant Singh (2001). City improbable: an anthology of writings on Delhi. Viking. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-670-91235-3.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Asiatic Society of Bengal, Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, Volume 33, Page xxi
  4. ^ Prafulla Chandra Roy, The coinage of northern India, page 99
  5. ^ Shoshee Chunder Dutt, Historical studies and recreations, Volume 2, page 201
  6. ^ a b Prabhakar Begde, Ancient and mediaeval town-planning in India
  7. ^ Shomshee Chunder Dutt, The great wars of India, page 70-90
  8. ^ Sir Edward Thomas, "The Chronicles of the Pathan Kings of Delhi, illustrated by coins", page 57
  9. ^ a b Asiatic Society of Bengal, Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, Volume 33
  10. ^ M.L.Bhargava,Hemu and his time, page 3
  11. ^ Alexander Cunnigham, Four reports made during the years, 1862-63-64-65, Volume 1
  12. ^ a b Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, Volume 33,Asiatic Society of Bengal
  13. ^ Financial Commissioner -Amin Chand, , Report on the revised land revenue settlement of the Hissar District of the Punjab (India) 1875. Page 3
  14. ^ Prafulla Chandra Roy, The coinage of northern India, page 91

Further reading

  • Lalkot to Lodi Gardens: (Delhi of Sultans), by Ranjit Sinha. Published by South Asia Books, 1996. ISBN 81-7167-237-X.
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