Todaraisingh

History

The town is believed to have been established during the 4th century by the Nagas. It was later ruled by the Yuhilas of Chatsu and the Chauhans of Ajmer. During the 15th and 16th centuries, it served as the capital for the Solanki Rajputs. The town is named after Rai Singh Sisodia, a notable figure who served as a court noble under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. According to local tradition, in 593 AD (651 Vikram Samvat), Rao Rai Singh Solanki founded Todaraisingh. Rai Singh had two sons: Jai Dev Solanki, who later came to be known as Jai Dada Dev, and Dharamdev Singh Solanki. Jai Dev Solanki is said to have lived as an ascetic for 120 years, meditating on a stone slab in the forest. In 781 AD (838 Vikram Samvat), Rao Karam Chand Solanki, a descendant of Dharamdev Singh, along with other members of the community, migrated to Palam village near Delhi. The descendants later established a temple known as Dada Dev Mandir in Palam. - Rao Rai Singh Solanki – founder of Todaraisingh (593 AD) - Fulwati – wife of Rao Rai Singh Solanki - Jai Dev Solanki (Jai Dada Dev) – elder son of Rao Rai Singh Solanki - Dharamdev Solanki – younger son of Rao Rai Singh Solanki - Karamchand Solanki – son of Dharamdev Solanki - Panmeshwar Kaur – wife of Karamchand Solanki - Kunwar Sheoraj Singh – son of Karamchand Solanki Several forts and stepwells were constructed by the Solanki dynasty in and around Todaraisingh. The samadhi (memorial) of Jai Dev Solanki and a stepwell covering approximately 2.5 acres are located in the area. The stone slab on which Jai Dev Solanki is believed to have meditated was later transported to Palam village by his descendants.