Jagdevsinhji was the 10th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli. During the tenure of Jagdevsinhji that the famous Partridge War was fought in 1693 vikramsamvat in which Munjaji II (2nd son of Jagdevsinhji) died along with 140 brave warriors. Muli State won the war against the Chabad Rajputs in which over 500 Chabads were killed. A significant battle was fought, driven by the deep reverence for this bird. The Parmars, the noble rulers of Muli, took a sacred vow never to harm or kill a partridge.
Even during an era when partridge hunting was prevalent and enjoyed as a favourite pastime amongst royalty, Muli stood as an exception, where the protection of these birds was strictly enforced. Till date the Parmars of Muli do not shoot or eat a partridge and it remains a protected bird.
The Palia (Memorial Stones) of the brave martyrs can be seen at the memorial site. The martyrs belonged to different communities and the memorial stones reflect that.
Jhaumji Ba (wife of Munjaji II who died in the Partridge War of 1693 vikram samvat) committed Sati with her husband body in her lap. It is said that fire emerged from the thumb in her feet when she lay with her husband’s body in her lap. She attained the status of a Mahasati. There is a temple built in the memory of Jhaumji Ba (Jhaumbai Ma) and followers and worshippers visit the Mahasati Jhaumbai Ma Temple and the war memorial of the brave warriors that died in the Partridge War from all over.
Mahasati Jhaumbai Ma Temple is one of the most significant, historical, powerful and spiritual sites belonging to Jhaumbai Ma who was the wife of Munjaji II – 2nd son of the 10th HH Thakore Saheb Jagdevsinhji of the Muli Royal Family.
The Muli Royal Family performs a traditional Havaan (Puja) at the Mahasati Jaumbai Ma Temple on the 7th day of Navratri every year as a mark of respect to the Mahasati who was part of the Muli Royal Family.