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Jagarwal
Jagarwal is a prominent subcaste (gotra) of the Rajpurohit community in Rajasthan, India.
Historically, they have served as Rajpurohits and Advisors to various Rajput dynasties across western Rajasthan, particularly in the regions of Marwar, Godwar, and Mewar.
Gotra: Vashistha (descendants of Brahmarshi Vashistha — Rajguru of Suryavanshi Kshatriyas)
Ancestral Sage: Bal Rishi / Jabali Rishi (after whom Jalore was historically called Jabalipur)
Kuldevi: Jwalamukhi Devi / Jageshwari Devi
The name “Jagarwal” is traditionally linked with "Jwala" (sacred fire), reflecting their spiritual connection to Vedic fire rituals.
They trace their origins to the Agnikund Yajna performed by Rishi Vashistha at Mt. Abu, where they originated alongside four royal Rajput clans and Rajguru clan of Rajpurohits.
Originated from the Agnikund Yajna at Mt. Abu.
Initially settled at an early location (not specified in chronicles).
Later moved to Rewat, which became their major jagir of 12 villages during the Parmar period (10th–12th century) when they served the Parmaras of Jalore as their Rajpurohits.
After Rewat, they acquired Rewtada as a jagir.
Migrated to Sesali (Jalore district) as their next jagir.
From Sesali, they dispersed in multiple directions.
A major section moved to the Sindhal kingdom (Sojat & Jaitaran) and became Rajpurohits there.
Some migrated to Nagaur.
After Rao Udaji Rathore’s victory over Sindhal Rathores, the Sindhal rulers shifted towards Godwar.
The Maharana of Mewar granted 18 villages to Sindhal rulers, of which 5½ villages were given to their Rajpurohits — the Jagarwals:
Punariya (est. V.S. 1431)
Dhola
Akadra
Dhariyan
Sukarlai
½ share in Chanchodri
Served Parmaras of Jalore, Sindhal Rathores, Mewar Kingdom, and later the Rathore kingdom of Marwar.
Received jagirs from Mewar and Marwar, including:
Lapod (They captured this land in godwar region from tribals)
Champakhedi (Granted by veeramdev mertiya near merta)
Arnoo (near Bhinmal — granted by Maharaja Man Singh of Jodhpur)
Bithu (near Rohat, Jodhpur) — granted by Parmars, later confiscated in 1920 and given to Bhati Rajputs
Chatelav (Jagir of Jagarwals)
Auwa — established by Ghadsiji Jagarwal (from Rewtada); later confiscated by Marwar State and granted as a Sirayati Thikana to Champawats; Jagarwals initially resisted and still retain part of the estate
Sanwalta (near Nadol) — granted by Maharana of Mewar; when Godwar was transferred to Marwar, it was given to Kumpawat Rathores
Small Jagarwal settlements also exist in Baggad, Jhunjhunu.
It is often said that Jagarwals are the second most widespread Rajpurohit clan after Sewads.
Before independence, Jagarwal Rajpurohits held 18 Jagirs in Marwar and Godwad, including:
Marwar: Jasnagar, Kakindra, Lambiyan, Rewatada, Veerana, Rewat, Modran, Bagra, Arnoo, Champakhedi, Basda Dhanji
Mewar/Godwar: Punadiya, Dhola Sasan, Akadada, Dhariya, Chanchori, Sukarlai, Lapod
Suja Kanwar Rajpurohit — youngest female Rajpurohit warrior from Ladnun.
Maanji Jagarwal (freedom fighter from Bagra) — ran an independence movement against the British in Marwar State.
Inspired by Shri Jai Narayan Vyas & Kisan Kesari Baldev Ram Mirdha.
Participated in Marwar Lok Parishad & Marwar Kisan Sabha.
Took part in the historic Dabra Kand (1947), known as Marwar’s Jallianwala Bagh Kand.
Famous words: "This is not a time to retreat until the better times return."
Devkishan Champakhedi — renowned Rajasthani literature writer & activist for Rajasthani language recognition; recipient of Sawai Puraskar (2019), Rajasthan Shikhar Puraskar, Maharana Kumbha Sahitya Puraskar, Marwar Ratna Alankaran Puraskar, Bhimrao Puraskar, Ghanshyamdas Saraf Sahitya Puraskar.
Saint Nirmal Nathji (Raja Nirmal Nathji) — head of Kadli Math, Mangalore, in Nath tradition.
Jhujhar Karm Singh Jagarwal of Dhola Jagir — fought Muslim forces looting near Rani.
Jhujhar Davarji Jagarwal of Rewada (Bikaner State) — fought Moyla attackers; after his martyrdom, a memorial temple and johad were built in his honor, and 300 bigha land was granted to his family by Thakur of Sattasar.
