Sengar

Sengar is a Rajput clan primarily found in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat. The clan claims descent from the revered Kshatriya sage Rishi Shringi Ji. Historically, the Sengars were known as one of the most brave and rebellious Rajput clans, fiercely maintaining their independence against several powerful invaders.

The Sengars ruled multiple states and territories, including Jagamanpur, Bhareh, Ruru, Naigarhi, Mauganj, Jalaun, Etawah, Auraiya, Phaphund, and the Lakhnesar (Ballia) Republic state, which was noted as the last Hindu republic. Their dominion spanned large parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and parts of Gujarat.

Throughout history, the Sengars notably resisted and defeated forces led by Sikandar Lodi, Alauddin Khilji, Nasiruddin Muhammad Tughlaq, and challenged the Lodi dynasty and Babur. They famously refused to pay taxes to the Turkic, Mughal, and later British rulers, symbolizing their relentless spirit of independence. During the 1857 Rebellion, Raja Roop Singh Sengar allied with the Rani of Jhansi and many Sengar rulers actively fought against British colonial forces.