Jograj Singh Gurjar

Jograj Singh Gurjar or Yograj Singh Gurjar (Gojri: ज़ोगराज सिंह गुर्जर or योगराज सिंह गुर्जर) was a super commander of an army who fought against Timur (Tīmūr-e Lang "Timur the Lame") in 1398 A.D.He was also known as Jograj Singh Panwar.

Early life

Jograj was the Gurjar of Panwar (Khubed) clan and belonged to Saharanpur.Saharanpur used to known as Gujjargarh till 19th century.It was under the possession of khubed Gurjars.It has its capital as Jhabreda and later Landhaura.

Battle against Timur

The battle took place near Jwalapur in the Patthre battlefield.Timur was defeated under his command.

Some excerpts of Jograj Singh's speech

"Viroh (Heroes), reflect on the sermon given by Lord Krishna to Arjun in the Gita. For us the door to heaven (moksha) has been opened. That moksha, which the Rishi Munis achieve by doing Yoga, the hero warriors achieve by sacrificing their lives on the battlefield. Save the nation, that is- sacrifice yourselves, the world will honor you. You have chosen me leader. To my last breath I will not withdraw. I salute the Panchayat, and take oath that until my last breath I will defend the soil of Bharat. Our nation has been shaken by the crimes and attacks of Timur. Warriors arise and do not delay. Fight the enemy army and throw them out of the nation."

On hearing this speech a wave of heroism ran through the assembly. 80, 000 warriors and 40,000 maiden warriors kissed their swords and took an oath, ' O General, while we breathe we will obey your orders, and sacrifice our lives for our country'. The Troops. - The Panchayat Army, spread out from Delhi, to Meerut, Muzzafarnagar, Sahranpur, and Haridwar. On reaching these places they tangled with the armies of Timur, and using Guerilla warfare, they did not them sit still. The enemy army had to escape by the route of the hills and the enemy was chased up to Ambala, and expelled out from the land of Haryana.