Pilanias

Pilania
	पिलानिया
Location	Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh
Country	India
Languages	Rajasthani, Haryanvi, Hindi
Religion	Hinduism
Kuldevta	Deola Dada
Kuldevi	Kalka Mata
Dynasty	Chandravanshi
Kshatriya

Pilania (पिलाणिया) Pilaniya (पिलाणिया) Pilaniya (पिलानियाँ)/(पीलानियां)^[1] Pilania (पीलानियाँ) Pilamiya (पिलामियाँ)/ (पिलमियां)^[2]^[3] Palania (पलानियाँ)^[4] Palaniya (पलाणिया) is a gotra of Jats, who live in Rajasthan , Haryana and Banhpur Village of Uttar Pradesh in India. The Pilani town was founded in the memory of a brave Pilania Jat. They were supporters of Tomar Confederacy.

Origin

Raja Pal Singh Utpal is traditionally regarded as the ruler of the ancient Pilu Forest (Peeluvan) region situated along the banks of the Saraswati River. According to community traditions, he belonged to the Utpal lineage and is considered an early ancestral figure of the Pilania gotra. It is believed that the descendants of Raja Pal Singh Utpal, who once inhabited and governed the Pilu forest region, gradually came to be identified as Pilania, deriving their name from Pilu Van. While these accounts are primarily preserved in oral traditions and genealogical records, they form an important part of the historical identity and heritage of the Pilania community. ^[5]^[6]^[7]

Kuldevta Deola Dada

The folk deity of the Pilania clan is Deola Dada, who, along with his brothers, died while protecting the cows of Lilavati from butchers.

One day, Deola Dada went to his brother-in-law, Chhajju Ram, to visit him in his village. While returning to their village, they saw some butchers forcibly taking away the cows of a Gujri woman, Lilavati. Undeterred, Deola Dada opposed the butchers and fought them to free Lilavati's cows. During the struggle, Deola Dada displayed remarkable bravery and courage while protecting the cows. He attained martyrdom while saving them. His sacrifice has made him an immortal symbol of cow protection, remembered with reverence and respect even today.^[8]

Chandravanshi Jats

Pilania Jats are Chandravanshi Kshatriya.

Pilanias was a branch of Utpal Jats dynasty.

Notable Bettles

The Battle of Bahanpur (1712)

Chaudhary Harbal Singh emerged as a formidable warrior and visionary leader who decisively battled the Chandrawat forces, securing a historic victory through courage, strategic brilliance, and unwavering resolve. This triumph not only established his supremacy in the region but also laid the foundation of the Pilania Dynasty, marking the rise of a new and influential lineage. His leadership unified his people, strengthened territorial control, and ushered in an era of stability and honor. Remembered as the founder of the Pilania Dynasty, Chaudhary Harbal Singh’s legacy stands as a symbol of valor, sovereignty, and enduring pride for future generations.^[9]

The Battle of Jhojhu Kalan (1643) Deola Dada Cow Protection Incident

The Deola Dada cow protection incident was a confrontation in which Deola Dada and his brothers attempted to stop butchers from taking away the cows of a woman named Lilavati. While returning from a visit to his brother-in-law Chhajju Ram’s village, Deola Dada intervened to protect the cattle. He was killed during the struggle. His brothers Veer Pratap Pilania, Veer Uday Pilania, and Veer Ratan Pilania are also associated with the incident and are said to have died in the same conflict.^[10] ^[11]

The Battle of Pilani (1229 AD)

The Battle of Pilani was fought in 1229 AD near Pilani. Veer Tejpal Ji Pilania and his brothers fought against cattle raiders to protect sacred cows. During the battle, they attained martyrdom while defending the cattle.

The Battle of Bahanpur (1787 AD)

Raja Chen Singh Pilania (died 1787) was a ruler of the Pilania dynasty. He is known for leading the defence of Bahanpur against an Afghan invasion in 1787. During the conflict, he was killed while commanding his forces. His death marked a significant event in the history of the Pilania dynasty and is associated with the defence of Bahanpur during the late eighteenth century.