Maharao Shardul Singh

Who was Maharao Shardul Singh?

Maharao Shardul Singh Shekhawat was born in the year 1681 and was the ruler of Jhunjhunu. He usurped Jhunjhunu by deceiving brave Jat Chieftain Sardar Jujhar Singh Nehra who defeated Rohilla Khan "Raseela", the last Nawab of Jhunjhunu. Shardul Singh worked in Nawab's Darbar and had a pact with Sardar Jujhar Singh in order to defeat Nawab of Jhunjhunu. Sardar Jujhar Singh was murdered after his victory and ascension to ruler of Jhunjhunu. It was by dint of Shardul's Subtle political Demeanour & deception that he occupied Jhunjhunu & ruled over it for twelve years.. After his death the estate was divided equally among his five sons & they continued to rule over it till India achieved freedom. To commemorate the sweet memory of their father, his sons made a monumental dome at Parasrampura. Its fresco painting is worth seeing.All the five sons of shardul singh Ji were very brave and capable and efficient rulers. They raised many new villages, towns, forts and palaces, They encouraged the Seths for trade. As a result they grew rich and made many Havelies. The fresco-paintings of these havelies clearly speak about that glorious period & prosperity. Moreover the rich merchants made the wells ponds, bawaries, temples and inns at various places. They are the examples of industrial architectural excellence.The fresco-painting probably came into existence in the eighteenth century. It was during the period of Shardual Singh ji that fresco painting was in much vogue.