Etmadpur

The jagirdars of Chitarwar were an old family of Sikarwar Jat who originally trace there origin from Sikri but later shifted to Ganga Yamuna doab in the 17^th century. The family rose to prominence in the 18^th century when Badel Singh Sikarwar of this family help the distressed Delhi emperor during the raid of Nadir Shah. An eyewitness tell us, “Thana Rai (?) and Badel Singh Jat, the zamindar of Chitwarh (?)36 have stationed themselves assisted by the gallant Jatsupto Sarai of Bakhtiar Khan while the Chowki of Nadir Shah does not extend beyond the tank of Kishan Das.” The family remained pattidars during the British time and owned sharesin several villages.