In 1557, combined armies of Rao Maldeo of Marwar and Haji Khan Sur attacked and defeated Rao Udai Singh of Mewar in Battle of Harmada ( Harmaro). Background: Battle of Harmada After defeating Rao Maldeo in 1544 at Sammel, Sher Shah marched towards Chittor. Rana Udai Singh realising his inability to defend the fort, surrendered …
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 …
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 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) …
In 1544, near the villages Giri and Sumel of the Jaitaran sub-division in the Pali district of Rajasthan, the armies of Sher Shah Suri and Hindu Rajputs led by Rao Maldeo Rathore, king of Marwar fought the Battle of Sammel, also known as the Battle of Giri-Sumel. Sher Shah Suri won the battle and his general Khawas Khan …
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