Consider the following Jat peasant leaders of 17th and early 18th cent

Consider the following Jat peasant leaders of 17th and early 18th centuries :

  • 1. Badan Singh
  • 2. Raja Ram Jat
  • 3. Gokula Jat
  • 4. Churaman Jat

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above leaders?

3-2-4-1
1-2-3-4
3-4-1-2
2-3-1-4
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2021
The correct answer is A) 3-2-4-1.
– The chronological order of these Jat leaders is:
1. **Gokula Jat**: Led the first major Jat rebellion against Aurangzeb in 1669.
2. **Raja Ram Jat**: Active in the late 1680s, succeeding Gokula in leadership. He is known for raiding Akbar’s tomb in 1688.
3. **Churaman Jat**: A prominent leader in the early 18th century, consolidated Jat power and is considered the founder of the Jat state of Bharatpur. He died around 1721.
4. **Badan Singh**: Succeeded Churaman’s son and is credited with organizing the Jat state into a powerful entity. He ruled from the 1720s until his death in 1756.
– These leaders played crucial roles in the Jat uprisings against Mughal authority, eventually leading to the establishment of an independent Jat kingdom centered around Bharatpur.