Kan Singh ji Farsaramot | Rajpurohit Encyclopedia Profile

Kan Singh Ji was the eldest son of Tikayat Farsaram Ji, a noble of high standing in the Bikaner court. He was born into a family of warriors and statesmen, and carried forward their legacy with great honor. He was celebrated for his sharp mind, battlefield acumen, and loyalty to the Bikaner throne.

In Vikram Samvat 1736 (1679 CE), Kan Singh Ji achieved a historic military victory by defeating the combined forces of the Balooch, Kandhari, and Kabul armies who had invaded the region. His unmatched military command and courage led Maharaja Anoop Singh Ji of Bikaner to award him the Jagir of Badi Sawai in recognition of his service to the kingdom.

Kan Singh ji had 7 sons from 2 wives.-

1. Tikai Hariram ji 
2. Harnath ji 
3. Vitthaldas ji 
4. Maheshdas ji 
5. Mayaram ji
6. Sriram ji
7. Chandrasen ji

In recognition of his loyalty, bravery, and statesmanship, Kan Singh Ji and his descendants were granted feudal control over 14 villages. His sons and grandsons carried on the traditions of military service and administrative leadership. These villages are:

1. Hiyadesar (inherited)
2. Kalyanpur (Patwi, granted to his great-grandson Tikai Gumani Singhji)
3. Desalsar (granted to his son Harnath ji) 
4. Rasisar (granted to his great-grandson Lunkarn) 
5. Dhirdesar (granted to his great-grandson Badridas ji)
6. Kotadi (granted to his grandson, Ranchhoddas ji) 
7. Deha
8. Aadsar (granted to his grandson Jagrup ji Hariramot)
9. Badi Sawai
10. Sajansar (granted to his son Vitthaldas ji)
11. Hirajsar 
12. Kuntalsar (granted to his son Maheshdas ji)
13. Lodhsar (granted to his grandson Tikayat Chaturbhuj ji hariramot)
14. Pilwo (inherited to)

To commemorate his lifetime of service and heroic legacy, a cenotaph was erected and a statue of Kan Singh Ji was formally installed on 10th December 2010 (Vikram Samvat 2066, Magshar Shukla Panchami). This was made possible through the contributions of the descendants of his feudal line and the communities of the associated villages.

Kan Singh Ji Farsaramot’s life reflects the highest ideals of honor, loyalty, strategy, and leadership qualities that continue to inspire generations across Rajasthan and beyond