Bhojrajji| Rajpurohit Warrior | Talkiya

Bhojraj Ji belonged to the Sewad clan of the Rajpurohits, a martial community traditionally serving the Rathore rulers of Marwar.
He was the younger son of Kumpaji Rajpurohit and the younger brother of Mulraj Ji Rajpurohit, who was a trusted minister of Rao Ganga Rathore of Jodhpur.
Bhojraj Ji’s family maintained close association with the Rathore rulers as advisors, warriors, and spiritual counsellors.

During the reign of Rao Uda Rathore of Jaitaran, Bhojraj Ji served as his Rajpurohit and chief aide.
According to Nainsi Ri Khyat, Bhojraj Ji performed the Rajtilak (coronation) of Rao Uda Ji, affirming his royal legitimacy after the death of Rao Suja.

When conflict arose between Rao Uda Rathore and the Sindhal rulers for control over the Jaitaran Pargana, Bhojraj Ji played a pivotal role in the campaign.
In Vikram Samvat 1539, under his spiritual guidance and active military participation, Rao Uda defeated the Sindhal Rathores, capturing the Fort of Jaitaran, where the present-day Jaitaran Police Station now stands.

In recognition of his service, bravery, and loyalty, Rao Uda Rathore granted Bhojraj Ji three jagirs:

1. Talkiya (also known as Talanpur or Talangadh) – founded by Bhojraj Ji himself and considered his main estate.

2. Devariya Kheda – notable for its ancient temple of Karni Mata, where idols were later discovered during the excavation of a stepwell (bawdi). The temple remains a site of annual bhajan-sandhya and local devotion.

3. Karoliya – later donated by Bhojraj Ji to Brahmins, reflecting his generosity and dharmic conduct.

These estates are still recorded in Marwar’s revenue records and are remembered in regional oral traditions.

Following the consolidation of Jaitaran, Bhojraj Ji continued to serve in military campaigns under Rao Uda Rathore.
He fought against the Mers of Merwara, a fierce hill tribe resisting Rathore expansion, where he attained Veergati (martyrdom) in Vikram Samvat 1575.

Bhojraj Ji’s valor and loyalty became a celebrated example of Rajpurohit service to the Rathores.

Bhojraj Ji is revered as the founder and patriarch (Mulpurush) of the Bhojarajot (also called Bhojawat) branch of the Sewad Rajpurohit lineage.
He is also honored as the founder of Talkiya village, which developed around his jagir.

In local oral tradition of the Udawat Rathores, a line is still recited in rituals and songs acknowledging Bhojraj Ji’s contribution:

“Talkiyo diyo shashan Rajpurohit Bhojraj ne.”
(“The rule of Talkiya was granted to Rajpurohit Bhojraj.”)

His devotion to Karni Mata is also memorialized in Devariya Kheda, where it is believed the goddess herself once stayed.

• The Karni Mata Temple at Devariya Kheda stands as a spiritual center associated with Bhojraj Ji’s devotion.

• The annual bhajan-sandhya and fair held in Talkiya to commemorate his valor.

• Temple in memory of BhojrajJi was constructed in Talkiya Jagir

• His life represents the fusion of valor, spirituality, and loyalty that defined the Rajpurohit identity in Rajputana.

• Nainsi Ri Khyat (Marwar Edition)

• Marwar Pargana Ri Vigat

• Talkiya Rajpurohit ki Bahi

• Udawat Rathoro ka itihas and their Shubhraj