Thakur Munot Nancy A renowned warrior, historian, poet and literary person Munot Nancy had joined the State service before the age of 22. Gajraj Singh, ruler of Jodhpur, had deputed him to fight against the Meras of Magra in 1632. He had appointed him governor of Phalaudi In 1637 where he suppressed the Biloch enemies….
Hiranand Mukim Hiranand Mukim, son of Sahu Kanhad and Smt. Bhaminibahu of Agra, was, a very rich and religious minded person. He lived in Prayag (Allahabad). He was personal jeweller of prince Salim who had his special favour on him. In 1604 Seth Hiranand had organised a Sangh from Agra to Sammed Shikharji. He joined…
Sabal Singh Mothia Sabal Singh Mothia son of Nemi Das Sahu was a very rich and influential Jain businessman at Agra during the rule of Jahangir. Pt. Banarsi Das has mentioned his name several times in his Ardhakathanak. The eye-witnessed description which Pt. Banarsi Das gave of the riches and majestic living of Shri Mothia…
Pt. Banarsi Das (1586—1643) The great spiritualist genius poet Pt. Banarsi Das was born at Jaunpur (U.P.). His grand-father Shri Mool Das was a scholar of Hindi and Persian. Nawab of Narwar had appointed him his Modi. After his death the Nawab took away all his property and his wife settled at Jaunpur where her…
SAHU TODAR Sahu Todar was a senior courtier of Emperor Akbar, trusted Minister of Krishnamangal Chowdhary and Superintendent of the royal mint at Agra. He had an easy access to Akbar who was impressed by his intelligence. He would ever be remembered tor organising land management, revenue and land record systems.His virtuous father Sahu Pasa…