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The Tomar or Tanwar is a northwestern Indian clan of the Chandravanshi Rajputs caste. Tomars/Tanwars claim descent from Arjuna, the hero of Indian epic Mahabharata, through his son, Abhimanyu, and grandson, Parikshit. Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... Image File history File links Unbalanced_scales. ... Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... For other uses, please see Arjun. ... For the film by Peter Brook, see The Mahabharata (1989 film). ...

Tomar/ Tanwar surname is also found among 'Jats' and 'Gurjars' caste. However, these Tomars of 'Jat' and 'Gurjar' castes are in no way connected with Tomar/ Tanwar of Rajput Caste- Reference genealogical records kept by hereditary caste of 'Jagas' of Tomar/ Tanwar Rajputs (see History Section below).

According to Lt. Col. Tod's Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan (Volume-1, chapter-7, page-104, ISBN 81-7536-189-10), King Anangpal-I Tomar conquered and re-established in A.D. 736 the city of Dhillika, modern Delhi, which is the capital city of Modern India.King Yudhistra originally founded Indraprasth, now Delhi, but abdicated in favour of King Parikshit- see 'ShreemadBhagwat'. This article needs to be wikified. ...

Further, also according to Col. Tod's publication as above, Tomars/ Tanwars (or Tuars) were included among the List of The Thiry- Six Royal Races of India - see table inserted between pages-98 and 99 of Volume-1. This list does not include any 'Gurjar' clan.

Also, according to Col. Tod's Annals ibid, (Vol.I, Chapter-5, Page-299) King Anangpal-II Tomar 'was justly entitled to be termed the paramount sovereign of Hindustan.

It is also a historical fact, mentioned by Col. Tod and others that one of the daughters of King Anangpal-II Tomar was married to King Bijaipal, Gahadalwa (Rathore) Rajput King of Kanauj, and another of his daughters was married to King Someshwar,Chauhan Rajput King of Ajmer.

Prithviraj Chauhan, son of King Someshwar of Ajmer, as 'caretaker' appointed by King Anangpal Tomar-II was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in 1192 A.D.]. Muhammad of Ghor or Muhammad Ghori (originally named Muizz-ad-din) (1162 - 1206) was a Persian conqueror and sultan between 1171 and 1206. ...

History

Tomars or Tanwars are Chandravanshi Rajputs, and descended from Mahabharat's great hero Arjun through his son Abhimanyu and grandson Prikshit. King Yudhishtra founded Indraprashth, modern Delhi, but he later abdicated in favour of Prikshit. King Anangpal-I Tomar in A.D. 736 conquered and re-established 'Dhillika', moden Delhi. Tomar rule at Delhi lasted until 1182 A.D. when King Anangpal-II Tomar appointed Prithviraj Chauhan, his daughter's son and King of Ajmer at that time, as 'caretaker'.

According to records kept by ' Jagas' of Tomars, King Anangpal made Prithviraj only as caretaker when he went on a religious pilgrimage, but when king Anangpal returned back, Prithviraj refused to hand over the kingdom. It should be mentioned that 'Jagas' are a caste in Rajasthan who are hereditary keepers of genealogical records of Kings, and the present 'Jagas' of Tomar/ Tanwar Rajputs reside near Jaipur, Rajasthan.

According to some records, Anangpal Tomar is described to be in power in Delhi in 1192 CE, as some historians believe that Prithviraj Chauhan was mostly a caretaker king as long as Anangpal Tomar II, his grandfather(Maternal) was alive and ruling. The fact that Prithviraj's coronation to crown never happened makes this confusion even more apparent.

Following King Anangpal giving the throne of Delhi to his grandson Prithviraj Chauhan, or more accurately Prithviraj usurping the throne of Delhi, a branch of the Tomar clan established themselves in the area of modern Gwalior in northern Madhya Pradesh. One of the greatest Tomar kings Man Singh built the fortress citadel which still stands there. A debatable topic is that Tomars did not lose any battle, Anangpal II made Prithviraj Chauhan (the son of Karpuri Devi, the daughter of king Anangpal II), his grandson the heir apparent to the throne since he was probably the most efficient warrior and leader of his time. It is said that Anangpal II's younger brothers then left Delhi and moved to Gwalior, Rajasthan, Haryana and other areas of northern India in disbelief and anger. , Gwalior   is a city in Madhya Pradesh in India. ... , Madhya Pradesh (abbreviated as MP)   (HindÄ«: मध्य प्रदेश, English: , IPA: ), often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. ...

Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in A.D. 1192. The Mughal emperor Akbar captured Gwalior in 1559. The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

A few of them converted to Islam during the Muslim-Mughal rule. Tomar Muslim-Rajputs are found is western Rajasthan and eastern Pakistan and Sind. , Rājasthān (DevanāgarÄ«: राजस्थान, IPA: )   is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area. ... Le de de Sind de ou de Sindh de (Sindhi: ‎, Urdu: ‎, Hindi: ) peut se rapporter : * Sindh de le Pakistan (de 1970), retitré du ** de province de Sind dedans 1990 * [[provinces de |Sind] de province de Sind (1936-1955)] de lInde britannique (1936-04-01 - 1947-08-13) ** de le...

Tomars/ Tanwars moved from Delhi to Haryana (Bhiwani,Karnal and Mahendergarh Districts), Madhya Pradesh (Morena, Bhind, Gwalior),Punjab and Rajasthan (Patan State and nearby areas including Neem-ka-Thana, Mavanda,Mandholi). They are spread from Punjab, to Haryana, to Western Uttar Pradesh (Meerut, Baraut, Muzaffarnagar Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Bulandshahr), Eastern Uttar pradesh (Ballia) to southern Nepal to western Rajastan to Northern Madhya Pradesh and even some in Pakistan- known as Towars. In northern India, there are some Tomars of 'Jat' caste as well, e.g. in the area called 'Badaut' in Baghpat district of western UP. Patan is : a city in Nepal (Patan, Nepal) a city and district in Gujarat (Patan, Gujarat) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Mandholi is a small town of about 1500 People in eastern Rajasthan. ...

Major Tomar Kingdoms

Delhi

Chronology of Tomar Kings of Delhi

1. Anangpal I 736 A.D.
2. Visal 752
3. Gangeya 772
4. Prithvimal 793
5. Jagdev 812
6. Narpal 833
7. Udaysangh 848
8. Jaidas 863
9. Vachhal 879
10. Pavak 901
11. Vihangpal 923
12. Tolpal 944
13. Gopal 965
14. Sulakhan 983
15. Jaspal 1009
16. Kanvarpal 1025 (Masud captured Hansi briefly in 1038)
17. Anangpal I 1046 (1052 inscription on the Iron pillar at Mahrauli)
18. Tejpal 1076
19. Mahipal 1100
20. Dakatpal (Arkpal or Anangpal II) 1115 A.D.

The iron pillar of Delhi, the capital city of India, is one of the worlds foremost metallurgical curiousities, standing in the compound of the famous Qutub Minar. ...

Gwalior

Chronology of Tomars Kings of Gwalior

1. Beersingh Deo (1438-)
2. Dungar Singh
3. Kirti Singh
4. Man Singh Tomar (1486-1516), 'Father of Dhrupad'
5. Name

In 1517 AD the Fort was taken by Ibrahim Lodhi and subsequently by Babar.

Tomars Of Gwalior

1. Virsingh nearly A.D.1375
2. Uddhharandev A.D.1400
3. Vikramdev
4. Ganapatidev A.D.1419
5. Dugarendrasingh
6. Kirtisingh
7. Kalyanmalla
8. Mansingh A.D.1486

Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh

Pathania (Tomara) Clan Of Himachal Pradesh Pathania is the name of a branch of the Tomara (Tanwar, Tuar) Clan of chandravanshi Rajputs, descended from Lord Arjuna, the Hero of Mahabharata. ...

Pathania is the name of a branch of the Tomara Rajputs. It is one of the ruling Rajput Clans of India. There Kingdom was at Nurpur, founded in the 12th Century, situated in Kangra district. Rana Jethpal (1183-1208 A.D.), the younger brother of Anang Pal II of Delhi, came to Jallandhar Daob to carve out a territory for himself. Since he defeated Kuzbak Khan, the Afghan Governor of Pathankot and became master of the Fort and the town, he came to be known as a Pathania Rajput instead of a Tanwar Rajput. Pathania is the name of a branch of the Tomara (Tanwar, Tuar) Clan of chandravanshi Rajputs, descended from Lord Arjuna, the Hero of Mahabharata. ... , Nurpur is a city and a municipal council in Kangra district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. ...

Demography of Tomar/ Tanwar Rajputs in India

Tomars are found in Western UP, Rajasthan,Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana states of modern India.

Tomar are related dynasty to Pandavas of Mahabharat wellknown as 'Bharatvanshi'. Jats are also not related in any way to Tomar Rajputs, They were only Faithful Sevak of Tomars and serviced to Tomar Dynasty for a long Time . In actual fact, there is no Tomar Vanshavallis which says any connection of Jats to Tomars. Jats are non recognized caste in rulers and Dynasties of India.

Tomars' Certified History is available completely at Gwalior and Morena Bhind Districts of Madhya Pradesh. With Govt. also Local Inhabitants of Chambal. Majority of Tomars are presently in Morena District of Madhya Pradesh. When Anang Pal Singh left Delhi after rule of Prithvi Raj Chauhan at Delhi came, he reached after a long travel of North India at "Aisah" situated at Morena District. Anang Pal Singh Tomar Built a fort at Aisah and declared his ruling capital at this place. All Documentary Proofs and fort available here. Rajput Vanshavali of Tomars also proves it. There are more than 1400 villages at Morena District of Tomars in its Ambah and Porsa Tehsils, some at Morena Tehsil (According to present Revenue Map), and also 150 Villages at Gohad Tehsil in Bhind District of Chambal. Very well known Indian Freedom Fighter, Late Ramprsad Bismil was also born in Tomar Family at Village Barvai in Morena District. The Kakanmath is Famous Temple of God Shiva was also built by Tomar rulers situated at " Singhyonia" at Morena District. After some time Tomars rebuilt Gwalior Fort and ruled at Gwalior, and further in India, the great proof of Tomar rulers. It is objectional that some body is miscocieving history of great Tomar rulers, the last Hindu Dynasty of India.

Uttar Pradesh

There are many Tomar villages in Uttar Pradesh; Tomars, in UP state of India, are spread across Meerut, Ghaziabad, Muzaffar Nagar, Bulandshahr and Aligarh districts of Western Uttar Pradesh where Tomars allegedly have approximately 400+ villages in Western Uttar Pradesh.^{[citation needed]}

The Tomar Rajputs have 5 villages near Khurja in Bulandshahr district of UP. They are Dharpa, Kirra, Dudupur, Khalsia and Dinaul. Dharpa is the biggest village among these 5 villages. There is a story behind these 5 villages. In the old times, the locals demanded some Zamidars to be stationed here as this area was getting disturbed by some barbarian tribesmen. Then the main Tomar king sent 5 Zamidars and these villages came into existence. It is believed that NO TOMAR WILL KILL A FELLOW TOMAR Rajput in these 5 villages and history is a witness that there is not even a single such instance till date.^{[citation needed]} Bulandshahr is a city and a municipal board in Bulandshahr district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. ... Dharpa village is located near Khurja tehsil in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. ...

There are 24 villages near Baraal in Bulandshahr district and 84 villages near Pilkhua in Ghaziabad district. There is a huge statue of King Anangpal in Pilkhua town. It is a customary in this region to install the statue of Tomar Kings with military armoury.

There are 12 Tomar villages near Siana (Bulandshahr District) and 12 some in Meerut district on Meerut - Garhmukteshwar Road.Tomars Certified History is Available completely at Gwalior and Morena Bhind Districts of Madhya Pradesh. With Govt. also Local Inhabitants of Chambal. Majority of Tomars is presently at Morena District of Madhya Pradesh. When Anang Pal Singh left Delhi ater the rule of Prithvi Raj Chauhan at Delhi began, he reached, after a long travel of North India, at "Aisah" situated at Morena District. Anang Pal Singh Tomar Built a fort at Aisah, and declared his ruling capital this place. All Documentary Proofs and fort are available here. Rajput Vanshavali of Tomars also proves it. There are more than 1400 villages at Morena District of Tomars in its Ambah and Porsa Tehsil, some at Morena Tehsil (According to present Revenue Map), and also 150 Villages at Gohad Tehsil in Bhind District of Chambal. Very well known Indian Freedom Fighter Late. Ramprsad Bismil was also born in Tomar Family at Village Barvai in Morena District. The Kakanmath is Famous Temple of God Shiva ws also built by Tomar rulers situated at " Singhyonia" at Morena District. After some time Tomars rebuilt Gwalior Fort and ruled at Gwalior and further in India, the great proof of Tomar rulers. It is objectional that some body is miscocieving history of great Tomar rulers, the last Hindu Dynasty of India.

The summary of villages of Tomar Rajputs in Western UP is as below:^{[citation needed]}

1. 84 villages (Chaurasi of Tomars) near Pilkhua in Ghaziabad District.
2. 1 village (Bhatyana) near Hapur in Ghaziabad District.
3. 5 villages near Khurja in Bulandshahr district.
4. 24 villages (Chaubisee) near Baraal in Bulandshar district.
5. 24 villages (Chaubisee) near GarhMukteshawar in Meerut district.
6. 1 village (Javand) Khatauli tehsil of Muzaffarnagar district.
7. 12 villages (Barhi) near Siana in Bulandshahr district.
8. 1 village (Banail) near Khurja in Bulandshahr district.
9.  ?? villages near Khair in Aligarh district.
10.  ?? villages in Mathura, Agra, Etah districts.
11.  ?? villages in Badaun, Badaun districts.
12. 1750 villages in MORENA & BHIND Districts IN M.P.

There are allegedly 24 Gurjar Tanwar villages in Delhi (around Mehrauri) and Faridabad (Haryana) area, and some Tomar/ Tanwar of Gurjar caste in Bhind and Murena Districts in M.P. It is however abundantly clear, as also explained above, that these Tomar/Tanwar of Gurjar caste are in no way connected with Tomars/ Tanwars of Rajput Caste, since Rajputs, never in the past or presently, inter-marry among Gurjars. It is also alleged that the great King Man Singh had married 'Mrighnayani' of gotra Khatana Gurjars!!.This claim needs to be substantiated as to whether she was just one of his nine Ranis, or indeed his principal Rani? It is however said that King Man Singh had nine Ranis. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Rajasthan

Patan, has been the main chief state of Tomars in Rajasthan since 9th century, this was created as safe guard the interests and defence of Delhi. There are many villages of tomars and the Rao of Patan has been the head for all thses villages. Tanwarawati lies close to Jaipur in the present district of Sikar.The modern state of Dholpur was founded by a Tomar chieftain Raja Dholan (Dhawal or Deo) in 11th century and it was named as Dholera or Dhawalpuri after him.

Bihar

Some of the descendant of the Tomars moved to Bihar.They are staying in a mass of seven villages surrounding the area of Tomars, which is call satpatti,now in Banka district.They are in huge population at that area.

Haryana

First Village Tanwar's in Harayan Mahendergarh District in Bassai. There are several Tanwar(Jatau) villages in Bhiwani District of Haryana, namely Bapaura, Dinod, Devsar,Tigrana,Haluwas, Paluwas,Kairu, Bajina, Dhani Mahu etc., and a significant proportion of Bhiwani city's population comprises Tanwars.

Also, there are several Tanwar villages in Mahendergarh District of Haryana,one of the largest being Dhanounda,and others being Kheri-Talwana,Bhandor Unchi, Chitlang, Pali, Nimbi, Bojawas,Pathera,Khudana and many more.

==Madhya Pradesh==

Some Tomars live in Morena District northwest of Gwalior; The district was formerly known as Tonwarghar. Tomars founded the kingdom of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. Man Singh who built the famous fort of Gwalior was a Tomar. Tomars Certified History is available completely at Gwalior and Morena Bhind Districts of Madhya Pradesh. With Govt. and also Local Inhabitants of Chambal. Majority of Tomars are presently at Morena District of Madhya Pradesh. When Anang Pal Singh left Delhi after rule of Prithvi Raj Chauhan at Delhi began, he reached, after a long travel of North India, "Aisah" situated at Morena District. Anang Pal Singh Tomar Built a fort at Aisah and declared this place his ruling capital. All Documentary Proofs and fort available here. Rajput Vanshavali of Tomars also proves it. There are more than 1400 villages at Morena District of Tomars in its Ambah and Porsa Tehsils, some at Morena Tehsil (According to present Revenue Map), and also 150 Villages at Gohad Tehsil in Bhind District of Chambal. Very well known Indian Freedom Fighter Late. Ramprsad Bismil was also born in a Tomar family at Village Barvai in Morena District. The Kakanmath is Famous Temple of God Shiva was also built by Tomar rulers situated at " Singhyonia" at Morena District. After some time Tomars rebuilt Gwalior Fort and ruled at Gwalior and further India.The great proof of Tomar ruler. It is objectional that some body is miscocieving history of great Tomar rulers, last Hindu Dynasty of India. Morena district is the place and district of Madhya Pradesh state of India. ...

Main hero of Tomars was Gulab Singh Tomar of District Morena.

Modern Tomar Personalities

Politics

• Balram Singh Tomar (Gurjar)(MLA Mehrauli, south delhi), Note here: The tomars were first ruling in this area when they were recognised as rulers)
• Jabar Singh Tomar (Prominent Lawyer and Former PWD Minister of Madhya Pradesh)
• Late Rajendra Singh Tomar (Rajju Bhaiyya, RSS)
• Dr. Ramesh Chand Tomar (Former 2 times BJP MP from Hapur Constituency, UP)
• Usha Rani Tomar (Jat) (Former MP from Aligarh, UP)
• Shokhinder Singh Tomar -- Wrestler
• Narendra Singh Tomar - President BJP MP State
• Late Sadhu singh Tomar (M.L.A) MORENA
• Yogendra singh Tomar Advocate [M.P Highcourt Gwalior]
• Late Shri Gulab Singh Tomar

Business

• Mr. Devendra Tanwar
• Mr. Padam Singh Tanwar (Bassai)

 E-Mail :- padambassai@yahoomail.com 

See also

• Maratha clan system
• Dhangar

Flag of the Maratha Empire Maratha king Shivaji Bhonsale The Marāthās is a collective term referring to a group of Hindu, Marathi language speaking castes of warriors and peasants, hailing mostly from the Indian state of Maharashtra. ... The Dhangar (Sanskrit / Devanāgarī: धनगर ) caste is primarily located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. ...

References

External links

• [1]Pillars, Palimpsests, and Princely Practices
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