The Vaghela Dynasty of Sanand

Founding family & rule
The city of Sanand was historically governed by rulers from the Vaghela clan, with Jaywant Singhji Vaghela (1904–1980) being one of the most notable. He was called Sanand Bapu, served as Thakur of Sanand, and was not only a ruler but also a profound musicologist and vocalist of the Mewati gharana reddit.com+13en.wikipedia.org+13thedailyguardian.com+13.

Jaywant Singhji’s musical legacy
He composed numerous classical raags—such as Jaiwanti Todi, Gyankali, Rajrajeshwari, and more—and played an instrumental role in the propagation of the Mewati gharana. His compositions were famously performed by Pandit Jasraj and his brother, Pandit Maniram en.wikipedia.org.

Cultural ties with Pandit Jasraj
Starting in 1946, Pandit Jasraj was invited to Sanand to learn under Jaywant Singhji’s guidance. Their bond grew deep, with the Vaghela dynasty patronizing Jasraj. The family traditionally invited Jasraj to perform at the Sanand darbar during visits thedailyguardian.com+1thedailyguardian.com+1.

Succession & heritage
After Jaywant Singhji’s passing, his son Rudra Sinhji Vaghela continued the musical patronage. Today, his descendants—Jayshiv Sinh, Nitya Bulbul Singh (daughter), and grandchildren—remain active in preserving Sanand’s musical culture ahmedabadmirror.com+4thedailyguardian.com+4thedailyguardian.com+4.

🏛️ Modern Issues & Land Disputes

• Land near Tata’s Nano factory
  In 2008, then-prince Jayshivsinh Vaghela filed rights claims on a 250-acre plot near the Nano plant, asserting ancestral ownership. This led to tensions with local farmers prod-appfeeds.intoday.in+4telegraphindia.com+4ahmedabadmirror.com+4.

• Forgery and fraudulent land transactions
  In 2022, Jayshivsinh’s family alleged a forgery case involving their former lawyer, Kiritsinh Solanki, who reportedly transferred land worth ₹8–10 crore by forging signatures of the ailing prince. The Gujarat High Court later rejected bail pleas related to this case curlytales.com+3ahmedabadmirror.com+3reddit.com+3.

🎶 Legacy Today

The Vaghela lineage of Sanand, distinct for its artistic & cultural leadership, has woven music into the region’s identity. 

🔑 Summary

• Royal House: Vaghela dynasty (Thakurs/Maharanas of Sanand) reddit.com+9en.wikipedia.org+9thedailyguardian.com+9

• Key Figure: Jaywant Singhji (Sanand Bapu), king and musicologist thedailyguardian.com+6en.wikipedia.org+6en.wikipedia.org+6

• Cultural Influence: Mentorship of Pandit Jasraj in classical music

• Present-day heirs: Active descendants supporting musical and cultural heritage

• Controversies: Legal land disputes in the carbon-industrial era ahmedabadmirror.com