Baruwar (Rajput clan)

Baruwar /Barwar[1] /Barwal is a cadet branch of Bais (Kshatriya clan) found in Ayodhya District of Uttar Pradesh, India. Baruwars [2] are descendant of Raja Trilokchand son of Shatan dev.[3] According to their claim they came to Ayodhya in late 16th century from Daundiya Kheda of district Unnao which is their place of origin.

current location Ayodhya Basti district
Founded 1585
Founder Bariyaar Shah of Daundiya kheda

History

Their two ancestors were named Bariyaar singh and Chahu Singh, both were son of Raja Chattarsen chattrapati the 7th descendants of king Trilokchandra. [4] On the name of Bariyaar Shah (Locally known as baruwar some say to them bariyaar bais too ) whole clan is known. In reality they are bais Kshatriya who migrated from daudiyakheda ,local Kshatriya due to their pronunciation started calling them Baruwar [5] In 1570 Bariyaar singh and chahu singh both were imprisoned by Akbar while fighting for other Rajput principalities. Later after release, they conquered Pargana Amsin[6] of Awadh and established a separate Taluka Pali which was spread in 14 Kos.[7] By 1227 fasali i.e.1820 there were 159 villages under the control of baruwars[8] which were later abolished till Indian Rebellion of 1857. Currently there are 42 villages of Baruwar Kshatriyas in Maya bazar Vikaas khand of district Ayodhya. 

Kshatriya.

References
  1. A H Bingley (1986). Hand Book On Rajputs.
  2. "क्षत्रिय बरुवार वंश का महासम्मेलन सम्पन्न". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2021-06-25.
  3. "क्षत्रिय बरुआर संघ". baruwarsangh.doomby.com. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
  4. A H Bingley (1986). Hand Book On Rajputs.
  5. Oudh (India); Benett, W. C. (William Charles) (1877). Gazetteer of the province of Oudh ... Cornell University Library. Lucknow : Printed at the Oudh Government Press.
  6. Noble, C. S. (1870). Historical Sketch Of Tahsil Fyzabad, Zillah Fyzabad.
  7. Oudh (India); Benett, W. C. (William Charles) (1877). Gazetteer of the province of Oudh ... Cornell University Library. Lucknow : Printed at the Oudh Government Press.
  8. Oudh (India); Benett, W. C. (William Charles) (1877). Gazetteer of the province of Oudh ... Cornell University Library. Lucknow : Printed at the Oudh Government Press.
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