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Revision as of 20:03, 12 January 2017 by 165.225.106.74 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Shaktawat is a branch of the Sisodia clan of Rajputs.
The Shaktawats descend from Shakti Singh (or Sakta), a son of Udai Singh II and the younger brother of Maharana Pratap. He allied with the Mughals, but returned to his brother's side at the Battle of Haldighati They provided the ruling Thakurs in Sardargarh Thikana.
Notable bearers of the family name include :
- Gajendra Singh Shaktawat, Indian cricketer
- Gulab Singh Shaktawat, Indian freedom fighter, social and political worker of Indian National Congress
- several Indian MP's
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