Dalpat Singh was raised in the martial and spiritual traditions of the Tinwari Thikana, an important estate of the Rajpurohit community in Marwar. From a young age, he was deeply involved in the court affairs of Jodhpur and quickly gained recognition for his intelligence and bravery.

By the age of 22, he had already contracted two marriages, a common practice in that era among nobles. His second marriage, like many Rajput weddings of the time, lasted for over a month, reflecting the elaborate customs of Western Rajasthan.

Upon his return to Tinwari and during a period of religious observances at home, he received an urgent summons from Maharaja Jaswant Singh, who was preparing to march against Aurangzeb in the infamous Battle of Dharmat, a critical event in the Mughal war of succession against Dara Shikoh.

With his parents' blessings, Dalpat Singh joined the Marwar forces and proceeded toward Ujjain, where the battle took place near the village of Fatehabad in 1658.

Dalpat Singh Manohardaot fought with unparalleled courage. Despite being newly married and very young, he gave his life for his ruler and dharma. He attained martyrdom alongside his 9 personal warriors in the thick of battle, defending the honor of Marwar and his clan.

His sacrifice left a lasting legacy. Recognizing his unparalleled bravery and that of his clan, Maharaja Jaswant Singh conferred the title "सेवड़ रण सिर मौड़" (Sewad – Crown of the Battlefield) to the entire Sewad Rajpurohit community, a rare and lasting honor.

Dalpat Singh’s martyrdom is immortalized in Dingal poetry, especially in compositions by Barhath Rasa Ji, where his valor and sacrifice are celebrated in dohas. These verses continue to echo through the oral traditions of Rajasthan.

• Marwar Hukum Raj ri Bahi

• Oral compositions by Barhath Rasa Ji

• Traditional Dingal poetry from the Marwar region