Author name: Team

Siege of Ranthambore: 1558

Mughal Emperor Akbar besieged Ranthambore Fort but failed due to Rajput rebellions in Gwalior. Background: Akbar succeeded Humayun on 14 February 1556 and was proclaimed Shahanshah but his general Bairam Khan ruled on his behalf until he came of age. He soon turned his attention towards Rajputana and Raja Bharmul of Amber enrolled himself and his son […]

Siege of Ranthambore: 1558 Read More »

Lok Devta: Goga Ji

Goga Ji Lok Devta

Rajasthan Lok Devta: Goga Ji Goga Ji, also known as Jahar Veer Gogga is a folk deity, who is venerated as a warrior-hero, saint and ‘snake-god’. Gugga is worshipped in Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar pradesh, Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat. Early Days: Gogaji was born to queen Bachchal and king Zewar in

Lok Devta: Goga Ji Read More »

Kachwaha Rulers of Jaipur

Kachwaha Rulers of Jaipur Mirza Raja Sawai Jai Singh II (1699 – 1743) In 1699, given title of Sawai by Aurangzeb. Formed marriage alliance with marwar & mewar to expel Mughal out of rajputana. However, patch up again, and appointed as governor of Malwa & Agra. A 1721, t Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah bestowed upon

Kachwaha Rulers of Jaipur Read More »

Kachwaha Rulers of Amber

Kachwaha Rulers of Amber Raja Beejaldev (1146 – 1179) The capital was shifted to Amber, and now rulers called as Raja of Amber. Raja Rajdev (1179 – 1216) Raja Khilandev (1216 – 1276) Raja Kantaldev(1276 – 1317) Raja Jansidev(1317 – 1366) Raja Udaikarna / Udaykarna (1366 – 1388) Raja Narsinhadev(1388 – 1413) Raja Banbirsinha(1413 – 1424)

Kachwaha Rulers of Amber Read More »

error: Content is protected !!