Naruka
Rajput clan
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The Naruka is a Rajput clan found in the Indian state of Rajasthan.[1] It is a prominent Sub-Clan of Kachhwaha dynasty of Rajputs.[2] The clan traces its origin to Rao Naru Singh, a descendant of the rulers of Kingdom of Amber (modern-day Jaipur).[3]
- Narukas of Alwar
- Macheri
- Lawa Thikana
- Uniara Jagir
| Naruka नरुका | |
|---|---|
| Rajput clan | |
| |
| Parent house | Kachhwaha |
| Country |
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| Current region | Rajasthan (Alwar, Jaipur, Dausa) |
| Founded | 16th century CE |
| Founder | Rao Naru Singh |
| Titles | Maharaja, Rao, Thakur |
| Traditions | Hinduism (Vaishnavism, Shaivism) |
History
Naruka Rajputs are offshoots of Maharao Naru Singh of Mojad (now called Mozamabad), a Rajput warrior from 15th century Dhundhad region. He was great-grandson of Raja Udaykaran of Amer who reigned 1366-1388 AD.[4][5][6]
At the time of Indian Independence, Rajasthan included 19 princely states (including Alwar), 3 chiefships (Lawa, Neemrana and Kushalgarh) and 1 centrally-administered territory of Ajmer-Merwara. Among these total 23 territories, 3 were ruled by Kachhwaha dynasty - Jaipur, Alwar and Lawa.[7][8]
Naru Singh had several issues which included - Dasa, Lala, Teja, Jeta and Chitar.[4]
The territories of which Naruka Rajputs kept hold were collectively called Narukhand.[2][9] In initial history of the clan it is mentioned as territories centered around Mojad (Mozamabad)[2] but later history defines it as a region which was part of the former princely state of Alwar.[4]