Shekhawat

The Shekhawat is a clan of Rajputs found mainly in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan tracing their descent from a common ancestor, Rao Shekha, a prominent ruler who lived in the 15th century.

Rao Shekha established his own principality in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, which includes parts of present-day Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu districts.

The Shekhawat Rajputs established their dominance in the Shekhawati region in the 15th century, specifically starting around the time of Shekha Rao's rise to prominence in the early 1400s.

They played a significant role in regional politics and were known for their martial prowess and resistance against Mughal expansion.

Thus, the Shekhawat Rajputs governed the Shekhawati region for approximately 500 years, from the early 15th century until the 1940s and 1950s, when princely states were absorbed into independent India.