Maharao Shekha/Shaikha(1433–1488) was a chieftain of Nan Amarsar of Jaipur State in 15th-century India.

TheShekhawatias well asShekhawat Rajputsgets their name from him, comprising the districts ofSikar,ChuruandJhunjhunuin the present-day Indian state ofRajasthan.

His father name was Rao Mokalji and his mother name was Nirban. Rao Mokalji was a chieftain who held the state of Nan Amarsar inAmber.

He didn't had any children so on advice of some relative he visited to aSufisaint named Shaikh Burhan.

He prayed for a son to him. The saint blessed him and said that soon he will be blessed with a son. Rao Mokalji named his son Shekha as per him he was blessed by the saint. At the age of 12, Shekha took the responsibilities of his father and was crowned as new chieftain in 1445 CE. The ruler ofAmberhas adorned him with the title of Maharao. He fought 6 battles with Rao Chandrasen ofAmberfor separate state of Amarsar. After sixth battle Rao Chandrasen ofAmberdeclaredShekhawatias a separate state from Jaipur. He fought many battles with his neighbors and relativesGaur Rajputsfor the pride of a women who was said to be deceived byGaur Rajputs. The enemity ended with his death in 1488 and his son Rao Raimal succeeded him.