History

Revolt at Erinpura

In Erinpura cantonment, Jodhpur the Indian units of British forces revolted on 21 August, 1857. They marched towards Delhi shouting Chalo Delhi Maro Firangi’. On the way Thakur Kushal Singh Champavat of Auwa agreed to lead the soldiers and stood against the British Empire. Kushal Singh Champavat became the leader of hostile feudal lords of Maharana Takht Singh. By interference in the inheritance of Bithoda, he alienated Takht Singh.

On August 21, 1857, the Jodhpur legion revolted by the military coupe. Since Kushal Singh was opposed to the British, he added these rebels with him. The combined forces defeated Jodhpur State forces near Auwa and lieutenant Heathcoat had to retreat. After the incident, A.G.G. Lawrence reached Auwa and fierce battle followed. General Lawrence forces were defeated and rebel forces killed political agent monkmesson.

To avenge the defeat of Auwa, force was sent to Auwa under AGG George Lawrence Disa and Brigadier Holmes. Another fierce battle followed but this time Kushal Singh was forced to flee. He fled towards Salumbar and the British looted Auwa and took the idol of Sugali Mata to Ajmer.

Thakur Kushal Singh surrendered before British on 8th August, 1860. Later, Major Tailor investigation commission exonerated him and he died in 1864 in Udaipur. The battle of Auwa has been termed as “Battle of Black &Whites” in the folk songs of Rajasthan.

Revolt at Kota

The rebellion forces of Kota revolted under the leadership of two any officers: Mehrab Khan and Jadaya Kayashion 15th 1857. They killed resident Major Burton, his two sons and a doctor on 15 October, 1857. On 3 March 1858 the British forces under General Roberts crushed the rebellion at Kota. Mehrab Khan & Jaidayal Kayasth was hanged after this revolt.

Bharatpur Revolt

Bharatpur remained disturbed during the entire rebellion period and people of Goû and Mewati took part in the rebellion openly. On 31 May 1857, Bharatpur forces rebelled and Major Morrison fled towards Agra.

Dholpur Revolt

In October 1857, the rebel soldiers of Gwalior and Indore came to Dhaulpur. They grouped with the local rebels and put pressure on Dholpur ruler for providing artillery. About 1000 rebels under Rao Ramchandra and Hiralal then fled to Agra with the guns of Maharana Dholpur.

In the end, the rule was re-established with help from forces of ruler of Patiala.