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1567: Siege of Chittorgarh by Akbar: Third Jauhar of Chittor-jaimal-Patta

1567 siege chittorgarh, Third Jauhar of Chittor, Jaimal Putta, Rana Udai Singh, Akbar

In 1567, extending his campaign against Rajputana, Akbar laid siege to the fort of Chittorgarh. Through their valour & sacrifice in defence of the fort, Jaimal & Patta became synonymous with house of mewar and chittor. The battle witnessed the third jauhar of chittorgarh & massacre that Abkar ordered after the victory. Background: The mughal …

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Invasion of Chittor by Bahadur Shah of Gujrat – Second Jauhar of Chittor – Rani Karnavati

In 1535, Bahadur Shah of Gujarat laid seige to Chittorgarh. This invasion of chittor resulted in Second Jauhar & Saka in history of chittor and ensued a series of battles that led to overthrow of Gujarat Sultanate. Background of Invasion of Chittor: Rana Sanga was injured in Battle of Khanwa in 1527, and died in 1528 …

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Siege of Chittor: 1303 – First Jauhar of Chittor – Rani Padmini

In 1303, Alauddin Khilji laid siege of Chittor. In the following battle, Rana Ratan Singh of Chittor died fighting & Rani Padmini committed Jauhar. The event is remembered as First Jauhar of Chittor. Years later in 1540, Malik Mohd. Jayasi wrote Padmavat on this jauhar. Background of Siege of Chittor: Rawal Ratan Singh, ruled Chittorgarh during …

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Sisodia Dynasty of Mewar

After the end of Guhil dynasty of Mewar, during the attack on Chittor by Allaudin Khilji. Later, the administration of entire kingdom of Mewar was handed over to Maldeo, ruler of the neighbouring state of Jalore and governor in the Delhi Sultanate. The Sardars now picked Hamir Singh I as head of the Sisodia clan and …

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