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'''Bapora (Hindi - बापोड़ा)''' is a village in the [[Bhiwani district]] of the Indian state of Haryana. There is a Tomb of Sant Baba bhagwan Dass ji who was famous palmist.It lies approximately {{convert|7|km}} west of the district headquarters town of [[Bhiwani]]. {{As of|2011|alt=As of the [[2011 Census of India]]}}, the village had 1,657 households with a total population of 34,332 of which 17,651 were male and 16,681 female.<ref name="2011 Census">{{cite web |title=Bapora |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=68918 |website=[[2011 Census of India]] |publisher=[[Government of India]] |accessdate=22 September 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170922203810/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=68918 |archivedate=22 September 2017 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The major population of area are from Brahman and Rajput.<ref name="vk and Yogesh Sharma">{{Cite news|author=Raote, Rrishi|date=5 May 2012|title=General's village|newspaper=Business Standard|location=New Delhi|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/the-general-s-village-112050500035_1.html}}</ref>

== History ==
Thikana of Bapora was founded by a Tanwar Rajput Chieftain Thakur Jagsi Ram Singhji, also known as Baba Jagsi. Baba Jagsi was great-great-great grandson of Rao Raja Jatmal Singhji (also known as Jatuji) who came from [[Patan, Rajasthan|Patan]] to rule the present-day areas of southern Haryana (Bhiwani-Mahendragrah and some area of Hisar). The descendants of Rao Jatuji are known as the Jatu Tanwar. They have ruled over 1440 villages in their times<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rathore|first=Abhinay|title=Patan (Thikana)|url=https://www.indianrajputs.com/view/patan|access-date=2021-10-09|website=Rajput Provinces of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Genealogy of Tanwar Rajputs of Bapora ==
Maharaja Anangpal I (also known as Bilan Dev) was born into 82<sup>nd</sup> generation of Kuruvanshi Arjuna, son of Pandu. Maharaja Anangpal was son of Tungpal. Delhipati Anangpal led the foundation of Delhi and established the rule of [[Tomara dynasty|Tomar Rajput Dynasty]] of Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tomara dynasty {{!}} Indian dynasty|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Tomara-dynasty|access-date=2021-10-09|website=Encyclopedia Britannica|language=en}}</ref>

* Maharaja Anangpal (founder of Delhi)
* Maharaja Vasudev
* Maharaja Gang Dev
* Maharaja Prithvi Mal
* Maharaja Jay Dev
* Maharaja Narpal
* Maharaja Udai Raj
* Maharaja Aprach Dev
* Maharaja Pipalraj Dev
* Maharaja Raghu Pal
* Maharaja Tilhan Pal (also known as Tilhan Dev)
* Maharaja Gopal Dev
* Maharaja Sulakshanpal (also known as Sakalpala)
* Maharaja Jaypal
* Maharaja Kunwar Pal (also known as Kumara Pal)
* [[Anangpal Tomar|Maharaja Anangpal Tomar II]] (also known as Anek Pal)
* Rao Sahib Shalivahan Singhji, Rao of [[Patan, Rajasthan|Patan]]
* Rao Sahib Nihal Singhji, Rao of [[Patan, Rajasthan|Patan]]
* Rao Sahib Dhautji, Rao of [[Patan, Rajasthan|Patan]]
* Rao Jairath Singhji (2<sup>nd</sup> elder son of of Rao Dhautji), had 5 sons
** Rao Jatuji, founder of Jatu Tanwar Clan, found in Haryana (Bhiwani, Hissar, Mahendergarh).
** Rao Kaloji, founder of Kaliya Tanwar Clan, found in Sarsuwas (Dungergarh).
** Rao Raghoji, founder of Raghu (Ragho) Tanwar Clan, found in Ratera and Khanak.
** Rao Jairawat ji, founder of Jairawata Tanwar Clan, found in Bhairu-ka-Bans and Ahrod.
** Rao Satrawat ji, founder of Satrawata Tanwar Clan, found in Petwad (Hisar)

=== From Jatuji to Jagsi Ram Singhji (Baba Jagsi) ===

* Rao Jatmal Singhjji (Jatuji)
* Thakur Harpal Singhji
* Thakur Mahipal Singhji
* Thakur Suhad Singhji
* Thakur Santan Singhji
* Thakur Jagsi Ram Singhji, founder of Bapora

==Notable individuals==
* [[General VK Singh]], former [[Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army]].<ref name="vk and Yogesh Sharma" />
*[[Air marshal (India)|Air Marshal]] Prithi Singh [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Vayu Sena Medal|VM]] & Bar, [[Aide-de-camp|ADC]] - Former Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C) [[Western Air Command (India)|Western Air Command]] and Deputy Chief of Air Staff<ref>{{Cite web|title=Service Record for Air Marshal Prithi Singh 4480 F(P) at Bharat Rakshak.com|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/4480|access-date=2021-10-09|website=Bharat Rakshak|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Polly|title=The man who flew too much -1|url=https://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/1165-prithi.html|access-date=2021-10-09|website=www.bharat-rakshak.com|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Polly|title=The Man Who Flew Too Much - II|url=https://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/1970s/1169-Prithi.html|access-date=2021-10-09|website=www.bharat-rakshak.com|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Dutoit|first=Yann Picand, Dominique|title=Tomara dynasty : definition of Tomara dynasty and synonyms of Tomara dynasty (English)|url=http://dictionary.sensagent.com/Tomara%20dynasty/en-en/#Police.2FB.S.F.|access-date=2021-10-09|website=dictionary.sensagent.com}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=History of PRC and Sanyo - Page 43 {{!}} Prithviraj Chauhan|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/959597?pn=43|access-date=2021-10-09|website=India Forums|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Jan 24|first=Deepender Deswal / TNN /|last2=2010|last3=Ist|first3=04:16|title=Bapora girl does Haryana proud {{!}} Chandigarh News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/bapora-girl-does-haryana-proud/articleshow/5493781.cms|access-date=2021-10-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Western Air Command, Indian Air Force - Database|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/Units/WAC|access-date=2021-10-09|website=Bharat Rakshak|language=en-gb}}</ref>
* [[Air marshal (India)|Air Marshal]] Vikram Singh [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] - Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C) [[South Western Air Command]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Air Marshal Vikram Singh takes charge at South Western Air Command|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/air-marshal-vikram-singh-takes-charge-at-south-western-air-command/ar-AAP6lFY|access-date=2021-10-09|website=www.msn.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Service Record for Air Marshal Vikram Singh 17699 F(P) at Bharat Rakshak.com|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/17699|access-date=2021-10-09|website=Bharat Rakshak|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=South Western Air Command, Indian Air Force - Database|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/Units/SWAC|access-date=2021-10-09|website=Bharat Rakshak|language=en-gb}}</ref>
* [[Sardar Bahadur of the Order of British India|Sardar Bahadur]] Capt. Umda Singh, [[Royal Victorian Order|Member of Victorian Order (MVO)]] and was [[Aide-de-camp|Aid-De-Camp (ADC)]] to [[Edward VII|King of United Kingdom Edward VII]] during his time. Later he remained [[Magistrate|Hony. Magistrate]] of Tehsil [[Bhiwani district|Bhiwani]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Hon'ble Chief Justice and Judges of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana|url=https://highcourtchd.gov.in/?trs=chief|access-date=2021-10-09|website=highcourtchd.gov.in}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web|last=Dutoit|first=Yann Picand, Dominique|title=Tomara dynasty : definition of Tomara dynasty and synonyms of Tomara dynasty (English)|url=http://dictionary.sensagent.com/Tomara%20dynasty/en-en/|access-date=2021-10-09|website=dictionary.sensagent.com}}</ref>
* [[Rao Bahadur|Rai Bahadur]] Lt. Thakur Sukhpal Singh, recipient of [[Indian Distinguished Service Medal|'Indian Distinguished Service Medal' (IDSM)]] and administrator at [[Bhajji State|Bhaji State]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|last=Col|first=Brijpal Singh|title=|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/documents/rajput/rajputretdoffrs.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Judge|Justice]] Raj Mohan Singh, [[Punjab and Haryana High Court]].<ref name=":0" />
* [[Colonel]] Brijpal Singh [[Vir Chakra|VrC]] Later transferred to [[Border Security Force|BSF]] as [[Deputy inspector general of police|D.I.G]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gallantry Awards {{!}} Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=http://www.gallantryawards.gov.in/awardee/1536|access-date=2021-10-09|website=www.gallantryawards.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Awardees @ TWDI|url=https://twdi.in/awardees?name=brijpal+singh|access-date=2021-10-09|website=twdi.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Col Brijpal Singh, Vir Chakra, D.I.G. Retd. BANGLA - Bapora|url=https://wikimapia.org/12123998/Col-Brijpal-Singh-Vir-Chakra-D-I-G-Retd-BANGLA|access-date=2021-10-09|website=wikimapia.org|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":5" />
* [[Rifleman]] Mathan Singh [[Vir Chakra|VrC]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gallantry Awards {{!}} Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=http://www.gallantryawards.gov.in/awardee/3213|access-date=2021-10-09|website=www.gallantryawards.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Awardees @ TWDI|url=https://twdi.in/awardees?name=mathan+Singh&arm=All&service=All&unit=All|access-date=2021-10-09|website=twdi.in}}</ref><ref name=":5" />
* [[Deputy inspector general of police|D.I.G]] S.P.S. Tanwar, recipient of [https://www.policeservicemedals.gov.in/ President Police Medal for Distinguished Services & Police Medal for Meritorious Services], former Tehsildar and Capt. [[Indian Army]].<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":5" />
* [[Deputy inspector general of police|D.I.G]] Vijendra Pal Singh, recipient of [[President's Police Medal]] for gallantry in [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|Indo-Pak 1971 war]].<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":5" />
* [[Commandant]] Bhim Singh Tanwar s/o Headmaster Dhoom Singh, recipient of [https://www.policeservicemedals.gov.in/ President's Police Medal for Meritorious Services].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Halchal|first=Bhiwani|title=भीम सिंह तंवर का राष्ट्रपति पुलिस पदक के लिए हुआ चयन {{!}} भिवानी हलचल|url=https://bhiwanihalchal.com/bhim-singh-tanwar-selected-for-presidents-police-medal/|access-date=2021-10-09|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Dr. S.K. Goyal [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-05|title=Former Haryana IAS calls farm laws flawed, alleges bid to demolish mandi system|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/former-haryana-ias-calls-farm-laws-flawed-alleges-bid-to-demolish-mandi-system-7133181/|access-date=2021-10-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Villages in Bhiwani district]]

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