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failed. He went to Delhi and remained there. The Satrunjay77A Inscription of V.E. 1675 mentions that a Nandi mahotsava was arranged by him for Jinchandra of Kharatar-gachchha. After his death his sons Sobhag chand and Laxmi chand were recalled from Delhi to Bikaner by Sur singh. They were put to death mercilessly in 1613 A.D. and the whole of their family was put to sword. Only one of his descendant, who was then in Mewar, remained alive. Mehta Agarji was his descendant, who enjoyed the post of the Kiledar of Mandalgarh. His name is found mentioned in several Surah inscriptions of the place. He fought in many battles during the time of Maharana Ari singh, Hamir II and Bhim singh II, and died in 1800 A.D. Mehta Devi chand was his descendant who continued on the post of the Kiledar of Mandalgarh. When Jhala Zalim singh obtaained the patta of Mandalgarh, from Maharana Bhim singh Devi chand did not allow Zalim singh to take this fort. Col. Tod made him the Pradhan after the settlement of 1818 A.D. His grandson, was Sher singh who served as the Pradhan of the state for a long time. Mehta Gokul chand, a descendant of Agarji, also remained on the post of the Pradhan during the time of Swaroop singh. Mehta Pannala178, was another descendant of Agarji. He served as the Pradhan of the state for several years. He was the most powerful minister of Mewar of 19th century A.D. He had to suffer the Wrath of the rulers of Mewar several times. At last Maharana Fateh singh removed him from the office.
Thiru Shah Bhansali :
Bhansali Thiru Shah's ancestors were residents of Lodrava. The famous temple of Lodrava is believed to have been built by79 his ancestors named Shridhar and Rajadhar. This family was a follower of the Kharatar-gachchha. Shridhar had 5 sons of whom Khetasi was the eldest. Thiru Shah was his descendant. Apparently the family came into prominence only with Thiru and no
77A. E. I. III p. 62-63/Jin Vijay No. 17-19. 78. G. H. Ojha-Udaipur Rajya ka Itihas Vol. II p. 1001 to 1018. 79. Nahar III No. 2543.
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