Established on 18 November 1727, the city of Jaipur holds many mysteries and thrilling stories in the golden pages of its history. Such is the story of the state flag of the former Jaipur royal family. Which is a symbol of valour, supremacy, courage and valour of Mirza Raja Mansingh. Raja Mansingh is the last ruler who went to Afghanistan and attacked Kabul. There he conquered five princely states by defeating violent tribes. The story of the existence of the Pacharangi flag is hidden from the historic victory in these five wars.
Historians tell that the rulers of the princely state of Jaipur are descendants of Kush, son of Lord Shri Ram. There was a white coloured national flag in Rama Rajya, on which the Kachnar tree was also inscribed. It is mentioned in Valmiki Ramayana. This white coloured ensign was changed to a pacharangi ensign in the Jaipur royal family during the reign of Maharaja Mansingh I. The same Pachrangi flag is still hoisted on the City Palace building and other government buildings of the former royals.
Devendra Kumar Bhagat, associated with the history of Jaipur, tells that Mirza Raja Mansingh of Jaipur was a general in the army of the Mughal ruler Akbar. After the death of Birbal, Mansingh came to fight in Afghanistan in the 15th century at the behest of Akbar.
Among them were Yousafzai, Karzai, Afridi, Mohammad Masoodi and Ghazna Khel. These were very violent tribes. Gorillas used to fight. The tribes of these five princely states of Kabul were defeated by Maharaja Mansingh in the war with his might. Mansinghpura, Mangarhi and Mughal outposts were established there.
It was a custom among these tribes to tear off a corner of their state flag (a symbol of self-respect) to whomever they lost in battle. It was considered accepting defeat. Then Maharaja Mansingh defeated these princely states and got flags of four colours (yellow, red, green and black).
In this, the fifth Amer princely state's white colour was mixed and the Pacharanga flag was made, which was made the state flag of Jaipur state. These colours were also similar to the five elements. Earlier, the princely state of Amer believed only in the white coloured Kachnar flag coming from the Ikshvaku dynasty of Lord Rama.
Siyasharan Lashkari of Jaipur Foundation tells that Mirza Raja Mansingh had handed over the white flag with Kachnar tree to Sardar Manohardas of Chaumu. Manohardas, who was in Mansingh's army, showed valour in the Kabul war. This pacharanga flag is still hoisted on the top floor of the City Palace (Chandra Palace). This is a sign that the radiance of Suryavansh is intact.
Devendra Bhagat explains that a small flag is hoisted above the Panchrangi flag of the princely state of Jaipur, which is called Sawaya Jhanda. This Sawaya flag symbolizes the presence of the Maharaja of Jaipur in the princely state. Whenever the Maharaja of Jaipur was out of the princely state. Then the Sawaya flag was taken down. When they returned, this Sawaya flag was flown back over the Chandra Mahal in the City Palace.
It is recorded in the history books that around 1580, Raja Mansingh ruled in Kabul for five years. He was the first to defeat the ruler of the princely state of Triran. After this Yusufzai defeated Ghazna Khel and fought with Mohammad. Mansingh's army had heard that Kabulis do not come under anyone's control. Therefore Mansingh's army destroyed their settlements many times. Set fire to houses. Bringing better weapons-making machines and artisans to Amer. Established a cannon factory in Jaigarh.
