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History of the Muli Royal Family
- Vansh – Agnivansha
- Kul – Parmar
- Gotra – Vashistha
- Esthdev – Mandavraiji (Surya) – Installed at the Mandavrai ji Temple in Muli
- Kuldevi – Dhar Devi Amba – Installed at the Juna Darbargadh in Muli
- Headgear – Panchrangi Pagdi
1. The Founder – Laghdhirsinhji I – 1st HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
2. Ramasinhji (Ramaji) I – 2nd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
3. Bhojrajsinhji (Bhojaji) I – 3rd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
4. Samantsinhji – 4th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
5. Laghdhirsinhji II – 5th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
6. Bhojrajsinhji II (Bhojaji) – 6th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
7. Chachoji (Sesaji) – 7th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
8. Ratansinhji II – 8th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
9. Karansinhji – 9th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
10. Jagdevsinhji – 10th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
11. Ramasinhji III – 11th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
12. Raisinhji – 12th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
13. Ratansinhji III – 13th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
14. Kalyansinhji I – 14th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
15. Munjaji III – 15th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
16. Ratansinhji IV – 16th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
17. Kalyansinhji II – 17th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
18. Ramasinhji – 18th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
19. Vakhatsinhji – 19th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
20. Sartansinhji Rambhai – 20th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
21. Himmatsinhji Sartansinhji – 21st HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
22. Harischandrasinhji Dharmendrasinhji – 22nd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
23. Dharmendrasinhji Harischandrasinhji – 23rd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
24. Jitendrasinhji Dharmendrasinhji – 24th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
25. Ranjitsinhji – Yuvraj Saheb of Muli
25. Pratyakshsinhji – Tikka Saheb of Muli
The Founder – Laghdhirsinhji (Laghdhirji) I – 1st HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Muli is the only erstwhile princely state in Saurashtra belonging to the Parmar Clan who are descendants of the illustrious rulers, Samrat Vikramaditya and Raja Bhoj. The Parmars of Muli belong to the Sodha branch of Parmar Rajputs. In Tharparkar (Sind), Raja Ratansinhji had 4 sons namely Akhaji, Assoji, Laghdhirji I and Munjaji I. Akhaji and Assoji stayed in Tharparkar while Laghdhirji I and Munjaji I left for Saurashtra. Laghdhirsinhji I founded the Kingdom of Muli in 1215 Vikram Samvat ie. 1158 AD in Saurashtra. He travelled from Tharparkar in Sind region to Muli. He carried with him the 5 idols of Bhagwan Mandavrai ji in a chariot namely:
- 1. Mandavrai ji (Surya Bhagwan)
- 2. Devguru Brahaspati ji
- 3. Chaturbhuj Vishnu Swarup ji
- 4. Pingaldada ji (Surya Bhagwan’s Brother)
- 5. Randal Mata ji (Surya Bhagwan’s wife)
Laghdhirsinhji I built the Mandavraiji Temple in Muli by installing the 5 idols at the temple he carried with him from Tharparkar. Munjaji I stayed and settled in Devalia-Chachapar villages in Saurashtra. Laghdhirsinhji I (1st HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Ravji Ba (Daughter of Pathaji Vaghela from Gangad)
- Prankunver Ba (Daughter of Mohansinhji Rathore)
- Paamji Ba (Daughter of Kesarsinhji Jadeja)
Children:
- Ramasinhji I (Ramaji) – 2nd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Dudda ji – Settled in Gadadh Village of Muli State
Ramasinhji (Ramaji) I – 2nd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Ramasinhji I was the son of the Founder of Princely State of Muli – Laghdhirsinhji I and became the 2nd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father. He built the famous Stepwell and named it after his daughter, Raat Ba. The Stepwell is called Raat Ba ni Vaav and even today is a major attraction for travellers from all over the world.
Ramasinhji I (2nd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details :
Married:
- Aasji Ba (Daughter of Mokadji Gohil from Peramgadh)
- Prankunver Ba (Daughter of Bharaji Rathore)
- Boonji Ba (Daughter of Roopsinhji Jhala)
Children:
- Bhojarajsinhji (Bhojaji) I – 3rd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Sujaji (Aadaji) – Settled in Ramparda, Danavada, Malod in Muli State
- Raat Ba
Bhojrajsinhji (Bhojaji) I – 3rd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Bhojrajsinhji I was the son of the Ramasinhji I and became the 3rd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.
Bhojrajsinhji I (3rd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Kesarji Ba (Daughter of Kalyansinhji Vaghela from Gangad)
- Rupali Ba (Daughter of Balveerji Jadeja from Dhrol)
Children:
- Samantsinhji – 4rd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Aassoji – Aassoji died fighting with Jatlok against Suba of Sind. Hence Jatlok were considered blood brothers.
- Jaam Ba – Married Sisodia Rawal Punjaji from Dungarpur
Samantsinhji – 4th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Samantsinhji was the son of Bhojaji 1 and became the 4th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.Samantsinhji (4th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Premkuner Ba (Daughter of Adaji Chudasama from Ganff)
- Ratankunver Ba (Daughter of Rajaji Jhala from Thada)
- Premkunver Ba (Daughter of Raidharji Gohil from Ranpar)
Children:
- Laghdhirsinhji II – 5th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Hallaji – Hallaji adopted Islam in the year 1413 vikram samvat and came to be known as Molesalam Parmars. Hallaji was given Ranpar Chovisi (24 villages) by his in-laws and the Ranpar Chovisi Parmars came to be known as Molesalam Parmars. Hallaji died protecting the Cow (Gau Raksha) and his dargah near Dhandhuka town is known as Hallaji’s Dargah which is Hallaji himself.
Laghdhirsinhji II – 5th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Laghdhirsinhji II was the son of Samantsinhji and became the 5th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father. He was a very progressive and strong leader. He further developed the Mandavraiji Temple in Muli and built the temple dome. Laghdhirsinhji II died fighting against Muslim invaders near Punasagar in Marwad region.
Laghdhirsinhji II (5th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Roopkunver Ba (Daughter of Laliaji Chudasama from Gangad) (Daughter of Bhansinhji Rathore)
- Baisaab Ba (Daughter of Raidharji Jadeja from Dhrol)
Children:
- Bhojrajsinhji (Bhojaji) II – 6th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Sataji – Settled in Shekhpar & 10 villages of Muli State
- Visaji – Settled in Tidana village of Muli State
- Aadoji
- Dadoji – Settled in Siddsar Village of Muli State
Bhojrajsinhji II (Bhojaji) – 6th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Bhojrajsinhji II was the son of Laghdhirsinhji II and became the 6th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.
Bhojrajsinhji II (6th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Saha Ba (Daughter of Udaysinhji Chudasama)
- Roopali Ba (Daughter of Maansinhji Jhala from Thada)
Children:
- Chachoji (Sesaji) – 7th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Chachoji (Sesaji) – 7th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Chachoji (Sesaji) was the son of Bhojrajsinhji II and became the 7th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father. He was considered extremely close to Bhagwan Mandavraiji and was even considered a part of him. It is said that Bhagwan Mandavraiji used to even come in his presence. The famous ‘SINH NU DAAN’ story is associated with him and hence came to be known as SINH DAANESHWARI RAJA!
Chachoji killed Bhava Gohil in the year 1592 near Paliyad village. Chachoji Bapu passed away near village Khatdi.
Chachoji (Sesaji) (7th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Chachoji killed Bhava Gohil in the year 1592 near Paliyad village. Chachoji Bapu passed away near village Khatdi.
Married:
- Prabhu Ba (Daughter of Raidharji Gohil from Gariyaghar)
- Rupji Ba (Daughter of Laghuji Vaghela)
Children:
- Ratansinhji II – 8th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Ramasinhji II
- Aamji Ba
- Raaj Ba – Married Prithviraji Jhala
Ratansinhji II – 8th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Ratansinhji II was the son of Chachoji (Seasaji) and became the 8th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.
Ratansinhji II – (8th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Kai Ba (Daughter of Bhanji Jhala)
- Ratan Ba (Daughter of Abhirajsinhji Sisodia) – Built the Saadasar Lake near Ghagadiya in 1598 vikram samvat
- Rajkunver Ba (Daughter of Kalyansinhji Rathore)
- Sardar Ba (Daughter of Mokaji Gohil from Gariyaghar)
Children:
- Karansinhji – 9th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Suraj Ba – Married Udaysinhji Rathore from Idar
- Aadi Ba – Married Raidharji Jhala from Halvad
Karansinhji – 9th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Karansinhji was the son of Ratansinhji II and became the 9th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father. It was during the tenure and direction of Karansinhji that Vasajibapu (Shekhpar village) on behalf of the Muli State fought alongside Jam Sataji in the famous battle of Bhuchar Mori in 1645 vikram samvat and died at the age of 90. Karansinhji built the Karansar Lake near Village Pandavra. Karansinhji also built the Gorbai ni Vaav in Muli in 1650 vikram samvat during his tenure. Karansinhji – (9th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Ragu Ba (Daughter of Kukaji Vaghela from Gangad)
- Phool Ba (Daughter of Pathaji Jadeja)
- Boonji Ba (Daughter of Bhojaji Sisodia) – Built the Sinh-ha-sar Vaav in Village Ghagadiya
Children:
- Jagdevsinhji – 10th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Vajaji
- Laghdhirji III – Settled in Kukda Village of Muli State
Jagdevsinhji – 10th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Jagdevsinhji was the son of Karansinhji and became the 10th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father. It was during the tenure of Jagdevsinhji that the famous Partridge War was fought in 1693 vikram samvat in which Munjaji II (2nd son of Jagdevsinhji) died along with 140 brave warriors. Muli State won the war against the Chabad Rajputs. In leiu of the brave warriors who died in the War, the Partridge is a protected and worshipped bird and nobody eats or kills a Partridge in Muli till date.
Jaumji 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 which engulfed her and her husband’s body which lay in her lap. She attained the status of a Mahasati. There is a temple built in the memory of Jaumji Ba (Jaumbai Ma) and followers and worshippers visit the Mahasati Jaumbai Ma Temple and the war memorial of the brave warriors that died in the Partridge War from all over.
Mahasati Jaumbai Ma Temple is one of the most significant, historical, powerful and spiritual sites belonging to Jaumbai Ma who was the wife of Munjaji II – 2nd son of the 10th HH Thakore Saheb Jagdevsinhji of the Muli Royal Family.
Jagdevsinhji – (10th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Rupkunver Ba (Daughter of Hameersinhji Gohil from Gariyaghar)
- Mongi Ba (Daughter of Ramaji Vaghela from Gangad) – Mother of Ramasinhji III & Munjaji II
Children:
- Ramasinhji III – 11th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Munjaji II – Died in the Partridge War 1693 vikram samvat. Munjaji II’s wife Jaumji Ba committed Sati and attained Mahasati status after her husband Munjaji II died in the Partridge War in 1701 vikram samvat.
Ramasinhji III – 11th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Ramasinhji III was the son of Jagdevsinhji and became the 11th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.Ramasinhji – (11th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Baiji Ba (Daughter of Rawal Rupsinhji)
- Rupali Ba (Daughter of Maansinhji Vaghela)
- Ratanba (Daughter of Maansinhji Jhala from Fedra)
Children:
- Raisinhji – 12th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Raisinhji – 12th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Raisinhji was the son of Ramasinhji III and became the 12th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.
Raisinhji – (12th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Motiya Kunver Ba (Daughter of Haridasji Vaghela)
- Rupali Ba (Daughter of Abhirajsinhji Jhala from Dedadra)
Children:
- Ratansinhji III – 13th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Ramsinhji
- Raghaji – Settled in Village Navaniya of Muli State
- Baji Ba – Married Udaysinhji Sisodia from Dungarpur
Ratansinhji III – 13th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Ratansinhji III was the son of Raisinhji and became the 13th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.
Ratansinhji III – (13th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Anni Kunver Ba (Daughter of Rawal Sujaji Chavda from Mansa)
- Rupali Ba (Daughter of Mokaji Jhala)
- Hari Ba (Daughter of Kalaji Jadeja from Liliya Kutch)
Children:
- Kalyansinhji I – 14th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Vajerajji
- Kula Ba – Married to Chandrasinhji Jhala from Wankaner
- Suraj Kunver Ba – Married to Sesmalji Jhala from Bhoika
- Som Ba – Married to Bhamaniyaji Jadeja from Sarodar
Kalyansinhji I – 14th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Kalyanisinhji I was the son of Ratansinhji III and became the 14th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.
Raisinhji was the son of Ramasinhji III and became the 12th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.Kalyanisinhji I – (14th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Lalji Ba (Daughter of Ratansinhji Bariyani from Gadhani)
- Baji Ba (Daughter of Ratansinhji Vaghela from Behol)
- Hari Ba (Daughter of Kalaji Jadeja from Liliya Kutch)
- (Daughter of Jhala)
- (Daughter of Gehlotkar)
- Paatuji Ba (Daughter of Jagaji Jhala from Aonak)
Children:
- Munjaji III – 15th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli. Settled in Darbarpa as Munjani Family
- Pratapsinhji
- Raisinhji
- Sesmalji
- Jahaji – Settled in Darbarpa as Lakhani Family
- Bhavaji – Settled in Darbarpa as Rupani Family
- Jiji Ba – Married to Muluji Gohil from Patan
- Aadi Ba – Married to Sabalsinhji Jhala from Wadhwan
Munjaji III – 15th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Munjaji III was the son of Kalyanisinhji I and became the 15th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.
Munjaji III – (15th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Baiji Ba (Daughter of Bawaji Jhala from Nagadka)
- Karanji Ba (Daughter of Laghdhirsinhji Jadeja from Moda)
Children:
- Ratansinhji IV – 16th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Veraji
- Jagdevji
- Aasoji
- Raasoji
- Mahakunver Ba – Married to Jaisinhji Vaghela from Bhimasa
- Devkunver Ba – Married Bahaji Jhala from Ankewadiya
- Sardar Ba – Married to Chandrasenji Jhala from Wadhwan
Ratansinhji IV – 16th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Ratansinhji IV was the son of Munjaji III and became the 16th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.
Ratansinhji IV – (16th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Kasi Ba (Daughter of Kashiyaji Jadeja from Moda)
- Anndi Ba Kunverba (Daughter of Rawal Kushalsinhji Jadeja from Methan)
Children:
- Kalyansinhji II (Baapji) – 17th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Raghaji
- Aadi Ba – Married Kesrisinhji Jhala from Wankaner
- Takhat Ba – Married Pathaji from Ridhad
Kalyansinhji II – 17th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Kalyansinhji II was the son of Ratansinhji IV and became the 17th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.
Kalyansinhji II – (17th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Kasha Ba (Daughter of Raghaji Jhala from Pascham)
- Deepji Ba (Daughter of Bhagwatsinhji Jhala from Koiba)
- Ratan Ba (Daughter of Kalusinhji Jhala from Lakhtar)
Children:
- Munjaji IV
- Ramasinhji – 18th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Kahadsinhji
- Jaam Ba – Married to Mulwaji Jadeja from Adesar
Ramasinhji – 18th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Ramasinhji was the son of Kalyansinhji II and became the 18th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father. Ramasinhji gave land, protection and permission to Sahjanand Swami to built the Swaminarayan Temple in Muli in 1897 vikram samvat. The Swaminarayan Temple in Muli was built during the tenure of Ramasinhji.
Ramasinhji – (18th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Ladu Ba (Daughter of Umarsinhji Jadeja from Meru)
- Rajkunver Ba (Daughter of Bawaji Jhala from Pascham)
- Vakhatu Ba (Daughter of Nodhandji Jadeja from Jadiya)
- Maji Ba (Daughter of Aaliayaji Jadeja)
- Bairaj Ba (Daughter of Jiwanji Jaimalji Jadeja from Chobari)
Children:
- Ratansinhji V
- Rupali Ba
- Vakhatsinhji
- Sartansinhji
Vakhatsinhji – 19th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Vakhatsinhji was the son of Ramasinhji and became the 19th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.
Vakhatasinhji – (19th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Pratap Ba (Daughter of Govindsinhji Jadeja from Beraja Kutch)
- Sundar Ba (Daughter of Kulsinhji Jadeja from Morvi)
Children:
- Jaam Ba – Married to Samarsinhji Jadeja from Lakadiya
- Jethi Ba – Married to Banesinhji Jhala
- Moti Ba – Married to Harisinhji Jaswantsinhji Jadeja from Dhrol
- Mongi Ba – Married to Dadubha Hamirsinhji Jadeja from Tera Kutch
Sartansinhji – 20th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Sartansinhji was the son of Ramasinhji and became the 20th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his elder brother, Vakhatsinhji.
Sartansinhji – (20th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Maanji Ba (Daughter of Dehadji Jadeja from Bagad)
- Baji Ba (Daughter of Devisinhji Jadeja from Dumadka)
- Nathu Ba (Daughter of Meruji Jadeja from Bediya)
- Kesha Ba (Daughter of Ranmalsinhji Jadeja from Sarvada)
- Rupali Ba (Daughter of Gumansinhji Jadeja from Shirohi)
- Balu Ba (Daughter of Hallasinhji Jadeja from Jadiya)
- Gangakunverba (Daughter of Jallamsinhji Gohil from Ratanpar Gohilwad)
Children:
- Himmatsinhji – 21st HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Shivsinhji
- Jahu Ba – Married to Dajibhai Jhala from Panchasiya
- Baisab Ba – Married to Thakore Saheb Balwantsinhji Jhala of Lakhtar
Himmatsinhji – 21st HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Himmatsinhji was the son of Sartansinhji and became the 21st HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.
Himmatsinhji – (21st HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Majiraj Ba (Daughter of Banesinhji Jhala from Wana)
Children:
- Harischandrasinhji – 22nd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Harischandrasinhji – 22nd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Harischandrasinhji was the son of Himmatsinhji and became the 22nd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father. Harischandrasinhji signed the Merger Agreement with the Union of India at the time of Independence.
Harischandrasinhji – (22nd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Nandkunver Ba (Daughter of Rajrana Vijaysinhji from Kunadi Rajasthan)
Children:
- Dharmendrasinhji – 23rd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Jayendrasinhji
- Nirmala Kumari (Baby Saheb)
Dharmendrasinhji – 23rd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Dharmendrasinhji was the son of Harischandrasinhji and became the 23rd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father. Dharmendrasinhji was recognised by the President of India was the Ruler of Muli. Dharmendrasinhji – (23rd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Rajendra Kumari (Daughter of Maharawal Laxmansinhji of Dungarpur Rajasthan)
Children:
- Jitendrasinhji – 24th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
- Bhuvneshwari Kumari – Married to RK Virendrapratapsinhji from Rampur Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
- Chhatrapalsinhji
Jitendrasinhji – 24th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli
Jitendrasinhji is the son of Dharmendrasinhji and became the 24th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli after his father.
Jitendrasinhji – (24rd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details Jitendrasinhji – (24rd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Shalini Devi (Daughter of Maharaj Amarsinhji of Bikaner)
Children:
- Ranjitsinhji – Yuvraj Saheb of Muli
- Jaideepsinhji
Ranjitsinhji – Yuvraj Saheb of Muli
Ranjitsinhji is the son of Jitendrasinhji and is the Yuvraj Saheb of Muli presently.
Ranjitsinhji – (Yuvraj Saheb of Muli) – Family Details:
Married:
- Mradima Kumari (Daughter of Raja Saheb Digvijaya Singh of Raghogarh, Madhya Pradesh)
Children:
- Pratyakshsinhji – Tika Saheb of Muli
- Vidarshana Kumari
Pratyakshsinhji – Tikka Saheb of Muli
Pratyakshsinhji is the son of Ranjitsinhji and is the Tika Saheb of Muli presently.