Jewels & Gems of Rawal Family
होता वो भी लहू लाल जो गीदड़ से डर जाता है
होता वो भी लहू लाल जो शेर से लड़ जाता है
पर एक लहू का जलवा तो कुछ अजब असर का होता है
जो मृत्यु को भी ललकारे वो लहू राजपूत का होता है।
This book provides information in respect of descendants of Thakur Ramjas Singh son of Thakur Mohar Singh. However, there are number of other family members not only of Amka but of other places such as Dhoom Manikpur, Dadri, Ghori Bachera etc who have excelled in life, achieved high positions in government and private organizations.
They brought name and fame and glory to the Rawal Family. Their names have also now been included in the book under a separate chapter captioned as JEWELS AND GEMS OF RAWAL FAMILY. Efforts have been made to collect information in respect of such family members from as many people as possible.
Their names and photographs are given below. Detailed write up on these jewels is available in book section of this website. All members of Rawal Family are requested to kindly inform about others such achievers to enable us to include their names also under this category.
COMMANDER ANKIT RAWAL
Commander Ankit Rawal is the son of Shri Harendra Singh Rawal and Shrimati Shubhra Rawal. He is the grandson of Thakur Rajvir Singh. Cdr Ankit was born on 24 August 1987; He studied in Holy Angels School Sahibabad and Kendriya Vidyalaya at Air Force station, Hindon, Ghaziabad. Thereafter, he did B. Tech (Electrical and Instrumentation) from Uttar Pradesh Technical University now renamed as APJ Abdul Kalam University in December 2009. After working for three months in HCL Noida, Cdr Ankit was selected for the Indian Navy in 2010. He joined Indian Naval Academy, Ehimala, Kerala in July 2010. On successful completion of of the training, he joined INS Krishna for his sea training in January 2011. Thereafter, he was commissioned as Sub Lieutenant in Indian Navy.
Cdr. Ankit opted for the coveted Submarine Arm of the Indian Navy. Consequent on clearing the requite examinations; he was selected for the Submarine Arm. After rigorous training, he formally joined it in 2013. He is continuing there. He was promoted as Lt. Commander in 2015 and is now due for next promotion as Commander on 5 December 2022.
He has served at various Naval Bases including Kochi, Vishakhapatnam, Mumbai and also at Delhi. During the course of his service, he has seen the vast coastline of India covering the entire east coast, west coast and Andaman Nicobar Islands. Cdr. Ankit Rawal has also visited Oman, UAE, France and Switzerland.
Being a Submariner is a very Niche accomplishment. The hardships that a submariner faces have been immortalized by the famous quote of Sir Winston Churchill – “Of all the branches of men in the forces, there is none which shows more devotion and faces grimmer perils than the submariners”
The career in Navy was very fruitful academically for Cdr Ankit. He was able to pursue higher education. His present qualification includes B-Tech (EI), MSc (electronic warfare and communication), PGDBM and Joint Electronic warfare course of the Armed Forces.
Cdr Ankit Rawal married Archna Singh in 2017. She is the daughter of Commandant Arjun Singh of CISF and Smt. Sumitra Singh. They are Rajputs of Bihar. However, now they are settled in Hyderabad. Archna has done Masters in English Hons and had an illustrious career in overseas real estate business management. Until 2017, she was working for the second largest real estate company Emaar Group in Dubai as Sales Manager. After marriage, she has returned to Mumbai and joined Omar Developers as Luxury Sales Manager. Cdr Ankit has a daughter named Yadhvi.
Cdr. Ankit has two sisters Anshu and Anushree. Anshu is Gold Medalist in Hospitality Management and has a Masters Degree in Management from DIHM and IIHM. She has written a book relating to Hospitality and Hotel Management. Anshu is married to Shri Saurabh Raghav, an officer in the CRPF. Saurabh is a member of privileged Cobra Commando Force and National Security Guard. He is presently posted at Manesar (Haryana)
Younger sister Anushree has recently completed her BDS from Sharda University.
Major Shaitan Singh Bhati
Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, PVC (1 December 1924 – 18 November 1962) was an Indian Army officer and recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military decoration. Singh was born in Rajasthan. On completing his graduation, Singh joined the Jodhpur State Forces. He was transferred to the Kumaon Regiment after the princely state of Jodhpur was merged into India. He took part in operations in the Naga Hills and also in the 1961 Indian annexation of Goa.
During the 1962 Sino-Indian War, 13th Battalion of Kumaon Regiment was stationed in the Chushul sector. C Company, under the command of Singh, was holding a position at Rezang La. In the morning hours of 18 November 1962, the Chinese attacked. After several unsuccessful attacks from the front, the Chinese attacked from the rear. The Indians fought until their last rounds, before eventually being overpowered by the Chinese. During the battle, Singh continuously moved from post to post reorganizing the defences and boosting the morale of his men. As he moved between the posts without any cover, he was seriously wounded, and later succumbed to his injuries. For his actions on 18 November 1962, Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra.9h
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Colonel Sangram Singh Bhati
Brave India army Special Forces commando Col. Sangram Singh Bhati breathed his last at 3: 30 in the morning OF 19TH October 2018 at RR hospital, Delhi. He was infected with jaundice and died because of multiple organ failures. Col Sangram Singh Bhati, who earned Shaurya Chakra by his courageous acts, was a very well known face for the defense aspirants. He indeed motivated many to join the Indian army and especially to go for the Special Forces.
Here we talk about the brave personality of Col. Sangram Singh Bhati. It may take a long time to fill this loss but we are proud of our brave commando and his personality. His stories will be immortal and keep aspiring the young blood of this country for ages.
COLONEL SANGRAM SINGH BHATI
Sangram Singh Bhati was the former CO of 10 PARA SF. 10 PARA SF, which is also known as Mustaffa of Desert Warfare and they are very special, they are just 4500 selected men out of 1.25 million Indian Army personnel.
He was the the son of lt col Shyam Singh Bhati of 7 Raj Rif who fought in 1971 war.
There is no direct recruitment rally for any of 10 PARA Special Forces battalions, and men are volunteered from other units of the Indian Army. 90% of the candidates who volunteer for SF fail during probation and those who finally join the SF units are `Men apart, every man an emperor.
Col. Sangram Singh was the highest order of the commando class of soldiers. He was posted at OTA Chennai as an instructor, the cadets trained under him must be proud to get a chance to learn from someone like Col. Sangram Singh.
9years ago while serving in 10 PARA SF he led the Operation and entered the PoK while crossing the LoC. While staying there for four days, the terrorist camp of Lashkar was eliminated.
Col. Sangram Singh was awarded Shaurya Chakra for an act of Gallantry in Eastern Sector.
NAIK JADUNATH SINGH SERVICE NUMBER: 27373
PARAMVIR CHAKRA
“Naik Jadunath Singh was born on 21st Nov 1916 in Khajuri village of Shahjahanpur district in Uttar Pradesh. Son of a Birbal Singh Rathore and Smt Jamuna Kanwar, Naik Jadunath Singh was one of the eight siblings- seven boys and a girl. He did not have access to good school education and till class 4 , he attended the village school, simultaneously working in the fields or at home to contribute to the family. He was known in his village as a wrestling champion who would often take on the rogue elements of the village.
Naik Jadunath Singh was enrolled in the Rajput Regiment on 21 Nov 1941 at the Regimental center Fatehgarh. After completing his training he joined 1 Rajput and also took part in World War II, proving his mettle even then. After about 6 years of service, he was promoted to the rank of Lance Naik in July 1947. In Dec 1947, Naik Jadunath Singh’s unit, 1 Rajput was deployed in J & K to take part in the ongoing war with Pakistan after it had attacked Kashmir in Oct 1947.
On 28 Oct 1947, India officially declared that it would help J & K against the attack of Pakistan after Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir formally decided to merge with India. Pakistan made simultaneous attacks on many fronts and Taindhar was one such front in Naushera sector. It had great importance for the enemy as it could have paved the way for them to take over the control of Srinagar airfield. On 01 Feb 1948, India’s 50 Para brigade attacked Naushera and gained control over it. Pakistani soldiers suffered heavy casualties and had to retreat.
On 6th Feb 1948, the enemy began the attack on this sector by opening fire on the pickets of Taindhar ridge. The whole ridge and surrounding hills were under gunfire and mortar fire. Meanwhile, in the cover of darkness, the enemy made their way to the Indian pickets. The dawn of 6th Feb saw successive attacks by the enemy to capture the post.
Naik Jadunath Singh, who commanded the picket No.2 displayed remarkable valor and profound leadership. With his small force, he managed to make the enemy retreat in confusion. In the attack, four of his men were injured, and he re-organized the forces for another attack. Despite being outnumbered and injured, his forces continued guarding their post. When his Bren-gunner was injured, he personally took over the Bren-gun. The enemy emerged for another attack, this time right on the walls of the post. But his offense was so strong that he turned what looked like defeat into a victory and saved the post a second time.
By this point, he had lost all the men of his post. The enemy launched a third attack to capture the post. Naik Jadunath Singh charged the enemy with his sten gun, despite being alone and wounded. The enemy, surprised by this daredevilry fled in disorder. During this exchange, two enemy bullets pierced his head and chest and Naik Jadunath Singh was martyred. At such a critical stage for Naushera, he saved his picket and was honoured with the nation’s highest gallantry award, “Param Vir Chakra” for his outstanding bravery, unyielding fighting spirit and self-sacrifice for the nation.”
Service No: 27373
Birth Place: Shahjahanpur, UP
Service: Army
Last Rank: Naik
Service Years: 1941 – 1948
UNIT: 1 Rajput (4 Guards)
Awards: Param Vir Chakra
Date of Martyrdom : Feb 6,1948
“Naik Jadunath Singh was born on 21st Nov 1916 in Khajuri village of Shahjahanpur district in Uttar Pradesh. Son of a Birbal Singh Rathore and Smt Jamuna Kanwar, Naik Jadunath Singh was one of the eight siblings- seven boys and a girl. He did not have access to good school education and till class 4 , he attended the village school, simultaneously working in the fields or at home to contribute to the family. He was known in his village as a wrestling champion who would often take on the rogue elements of the village.
Naik Jadunath Singh was enrolled in the Rajput Regiment on 21 Nov 1941 at the Regimental center Fatehgarh. After completing his training he joined 1 Rajput and also took part in World War II, proving his mettle even then. After about 6 years of service, he was promoted to the rank of Lance Naik in July 1947. In Dec 1947, Naik Jadunath Singh’s unit, 1 Rajput was deployed in J & K to take part in the ongoing war with Pakistan after it had attacked Kashmir in Oct 1947.
On 28 Oct 1947, India officially declared that it would help J & K against the attack of Pakistan after Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir formally decided to merge with India. Pakistan made simultaneous attacks on many fronts and Taindhar was one such front in Naushera sector. It had great importance for the enemy as it could have paved the way for them to take over the control of Srinagar airfield. On 01 Feb 1948, India’s 50 Para brigade attacked Naushera and gained control over it. Pakistani soldiers suffered heavy casualties and had to retreat.
On 6th Feb 1948, the enemy began the attack on this sector by opening fire on the pickets of Taindhar ridge. The whole ridge and surrounding hills were under gunfire and mortar fire. Meanwhile, in the cover of darkness, the enemy made their way to the Indian pickets. The dawn of 6th Feb saw successive attacks by the enemy to capture the post.
Naik Jadunath Singh, who commanded the picket No.2 displayed remarkable valor and profound leadership. With his small force, he managed to make the enemy retreat in confusion. In the attack, four of his men were injured, and he re-organized the forces for another attack. Despite being outnumbered and injured, his forces continued guarding their post. When his Bren-gunner was injured, he personally took over the Bren-gun. The enemy emerged for another attack, this time right on the walls of the post. But his offense was so strong that he turned what looked like defeat into a victory and saved the post a second time.
By this point, he had lost all the men of his post. The enemy launched a third attack to capture the post. Naik Jadunath Singh charged the enemy with his sten gun, despite being alone and wounded. The enemy, surprised by this daredevilry fled in disorder. During this exchange, two enemy bullets pierced his head and chest and Naik Jadunath Singh was martyred. At such a critical stage for Naushera, he saved his picket and was honoured with the nation’s highest gallantry award, “Param Vir Chakra” for his outstanding bravery, unyielding fighting spirit and self-sacrifice for the nation.”