मेवाड बंशावलिमा भगवान गौतम बुद्ध पनि रहेका छन् । एकचोटी गहन मिहिन अध्ययन गरौ । इतिहास कहि न कहि कनेक्सन छ ।
मेवाड बंशावलिमा भगवान गौतम बुद्ध पनि रहेका छन् । एकचोटी गहन मिहिन अध्ययन गरौ । इतिहास कहि न कहि कनेक्सन छ ।
MeWar Banswali (Shudhyod or Gautam Buddha 575 B.C.E . )
To the Shakya King in Kapilavastu was born Shudhyodh or Gautam Buddha, a Prince among Princes.
1. Aditya Narayan
4050 B.C.E In the highest heaven, it is said dwelled and reigned those Gods who bore in common the name of Adityas... These Gods were inviolable, imperishable, eternal beings and their essence was the celestial light. They were considered to be the eternal sustainers of the luminous life, which existed behind all phenomena. Aditya Narayan was The supreme soul, and the self-existent Lord.He created the waters and deposited in them a seed, which eventually became a golden egg, in which He Himself was born as Brahma.
2. Brahma
4025 B.C.E. From the Golden Egg Aditya Narayan emerged as Brahma who was and is still considered the progenitor of all the worlds as per Hindu mythology.
3. Marichi
4000 B. From Brahma descended Marichi, who was one of the seven great rishis. He was represented in the sky by the seven stars of the Great Bear, having bright crests.
4. Kashyap
3975 B.C.E. Followed by Marichi was Kashyap who married Aditi and begot the Aditya’s and came into the geneological cycle.
5. Vivaswat = Aditya
3925 B.C.E Kashyap on marrying Aditi also begot Vivaswat.
6. Manu
3900 B.C.E. Viwaswat was followed by his son Manu who was considered to be wise and mighty. Manu was revered as the lawgiver. His book The Manusmriti or the laws of Manu laid down the structures, which later become synonymous with Hinduism and the Hindu way of life.
7. Ikshvaku
3850 B.C.E. Nabhag Dhrasth Prasu Shayati Narishyn Ikshvaku was Manu’s son and it was from him, that the Suryavansh or the Sun Dynasty drew its origins. Ikshvaku is said to have reigned in Ayodhya at the beginning of the Treta or Second Yuga and according to various mythological scriptures is said to have a hundred sons.
8. Vikuk-kshi
3825 B.C.E Nimi Dand Nabhagarist Kurush Kubadh With Nimi was founded the dynasty of Mithila in Videha. He was a great sage himself, who eventually abandoned his bodily form.
The body of Nimi, it is believed was preserved from decay as if it were immortal.
Nimi according tothe Vishnu Purana, resided in the eyes of all living creatures, in consequence of which was their eyelids were ever opening and shutting. This blinking and winking of the eyes thus came to be called nimisha.
9. Puranjaya or Kukutsya
3800 B.C.E. Puranjaya was the City Conqueror. He destroyed all the enemies of the Gods and conquered the city of the daityas situated in the west. Indra assumed the form of a bull and carried Puranjaya upon his hump and as he rode on the hump, he obtained the name of Kukutstha or Kukutsya.
10. Anena = Vena
3775 B.C.E. Anena, also called Vena, became the first King after Brahma and it was he who expounded the concept of Rajadharma or the law of government in which the notion of danda, authority backed by force, became important. But Vena ruled so unrighteously that the Gods ultimately had to slay him.
After the death of Vena, the Gods held clouds of dust from bands of men who had taken to plundering because the country was left without a King in a state of choas.
The sages rubbed the thigh of the dead king, from which emerged Nishad. It was from him that the Nishadas sprang out who came to be distinguished by their wicked deeds.
The sages then rubbed the right hand from which sprang the majestic Prith who was resplendent in body and glowed like the manifested Agni.
11. Prithu
3750 B.C.E. Prithu was the first righteous ruler. He was the nourisher, who provided grain and food for the people and enabled them to domesticate animals. He pursued and milked the cow Viraj and received the milk into his own hands for the benefit of Mankind.Then followed all kinds of corn and vegetables upon which people subsisted till perpetuity.
He was married to Arci and he invented various types of crops on earth as also the jewels hidden in earth. He was the one who develpoed agriculture like never before and made the earth prosperous and magnificnet for the welfare of his subjects. As a result the earth came to be known as Kanya of Prithu and named after him as Prithvi or Prithivi.
By granting life to earth, Prithu came to be considered as her father and so the earth derived its name, Prithvi.
Prithu consolidated his domains and protected his subjects who were so pleased with him that they began calling him Raja. His rule was characterised by utopian conditions wherein the Raja ensured that the earth gave to each person whatever they required, the cows gave milk, the trees bore luscious fruit and men were free from fear, old age, disease and calamities.
Vishnu later entered the body of Prithu and as the Vishnu Purana states, consecrated him as the Raja.
The Raja was now graced with divinity as he assumed the role of the Protector and the Provider for his people. Prithu thus embodied the values of kingship, which remained relevant across the Yugas.
From the Nilamata Purana: seeing the image erected formerly in Magadha by Prtihu, son of Venu- a man obtains the merit of performing or Pundarika.
12. Vishvarandhi 3725 B.C.E.
13. Chandra 3700 B.C.E.
14. Yuvnashva –I3675 B.C.E
15. Shavast 3650 B.C.E
16. Brahiyep 3625 B.C.E..
17. Kuvalyashva 3600 B.C.E
18. Drahdhasva 3575 B.C.E. Chandrasva Kailasva Bhadrasva
19. Haryashwa 3550 B.C.E
20. Nikumbh 3525 B.C.E.
21. Brahmanashava 3500 B.C.E.
22. Kushava 3475 B.C.E.
23. Senjit 3425 B.C.E.
24. Yuvnashava II 3400 B.C.E.
25. Mandhata
3375 B.C.E. The son of Mandhata, Purukutsa was a celebrated warrior-King who reigned on the banks of the Narmada. Vishnu entered into his person for the purpose of destroying subterranean evil forces. The Vishnu Purana was revealed to Purukutsa, narrated to him by venerable sages.
26. Purukutsa
3325 B.C.E Purukutsa ‘s son Tresdasyu was a royal sage and the author of many hymns. He was renowned for his wisdom and generosity.
27. Tresdasyu 3275 B.C.E
28. Anranya 3175 B.C.E
29. Harshsasva 3125 B.C.E
30. Arun or Vasuman 3050 B.C.E.
31. Tridhanva 3025 B.C.E
32. Satyavrat 3000 B.C.E.
33. Harishchandra
2950 B.C.E. Among all the Suryavanshi Kings, the most revered was Harishchandra, the defender of the distressed, exemplified piety and sacrifice, honour and a sense of justice. In Puranic literature and the epics, Harishchandra is hailed as Bhartendu, the one who embodied the hopes and aspirations of Bharat-varsha. Though reduced to a state of utter helplessness by the sage Viswamitra, Harishchandra never lost his piety, faith or his honour. He was a Suryavanshi King remembered for being ‘bound, beaten, confused and afflicted’. Yet he remained conscious to the call of duty and service. His dharma remained steadfast even though his world fell apart. Vyasa’s Mahabharata relates that he was raised to the heaven of Indra for his performance of the Rajasuya sacrifice and for his unbounded charity.
34. Rohtashva 2925 B.C.E.
35. Haritashva 2900 B.C.E.
36. Champ or Champu 2875 B.C.E.
37. Sudev 2850 B.C.E.
38. Vijai 2800 B.C.E
39. Bharook 2775 B.C.E
40. Vraj
41. Asit
42. Sangar
2750 B.C.E King Sangar of Ayodhya and his descendants symbolised virtue, strength and the power of meditation and prayer. The valiant King Sangar (also referred to as King Sagar) is said to have performed the Ashwamedha sacrifice to appease the Gods.
In Valmiki’s Ramayana, the dramatic story of the King’s ensuing plight and dishonour was narrated. He died a disconsolate King who was immersed in sorrow as he grieved over the loss of his sons. King Sagar’s wife Sumati is said to have given birth to 60,000 children, who created the seas. Another of his wives, Koshini gave birth to another son called Asmanjas(Check Spelling) whose sons formed the genealogical tree for the Mewar dynasty. (Rajprahasti, page 7)
43. Anshuman 2700 B.C.E.
44. Dileep 2675 B.C.E
45. Bhagirath 2650 B.C.E It is said that redemption to the family’s honour came with Bhagirath whose devotion brought down from the heavens the holy Ganga, which flowed from the toe of Vishnu. With the holy waters, Bhagirath performed the rites for his ancestors and secured for them their entry into heaven. Ganga was also known as Bhagirathi, a testimony to Bhagirath’s pious perseverance.
In the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and in puranic literature, innumerable stories talk about the warrior-Kings of Ayodhya who were upholders of dharma. But when they strayed from the path of righteousness, they had to pay the price for it, as the law of Karma did not allow any distinction. The dilemmas of dharma, the dangers of adharma, the need for perpetual vigilance to avoid sinful conduct were the eternal moral codes of Hinduism epitomised in the lives of these illustrious Suryavanshi Kings.
46. Shrut 2625 B.C.E
47. Nabh 2600 B.C.E
48. Sindhudeep 2550 B.C.E
49. Ayutayu 2525 B.C.E.
50. Ritupern 2500 B.C.E
51. Sarvkam 2475 B.C.E
52. Saudas 2450 B.C.E
53. Mitrasah 2425 B.C.E
54. Ashmak 2400 B.C.E
55. Ashmak 2400 B.C.E
56. Dashrath-I 2325 B.C.E
57. Vratsharma 2275 B.C.E
58. Vishvashah 2250 B.C.E
59. Khatvang 2225 B.C.E.
60. Deeghbahoo 2200 B.C.E.
61. Raghu
2175 B.C.E “As long as the mountains stand and the rivers flow so long shall the Ramayana be cherished among men and save them from sin.” With these prophetic words, Brahma revealed the Ramayana to Valmiki, who in turn composed the epic devoted to Raghu-kul.
62. Auj 2150 B.C.E
63. Dashrath- II 2125 B.C.E. King Dashraths wife Kaushalya gave birth to Ram, whereas Kayki gave birth to Bharat and Sumitra to Laxman and Shatrughan. (Rajprashasti, page 7)
64. Ram 2100 B.C.E
Lakshman (Angad & Chandraketu) Bharat (Taksh & Pushkal) Shatrughan (Subahu & Shatrughati) Ram, was an avatar of Vishnu and remained the highest in virtue and wisdom. The epic Ramayana is an epic, which celebrated his life. He was born to King Dashrath-II in Ayodhya in the state of Kosala. An introductory verse in the epic says, “He who reads and repeats this holy life-giving Ramayana is liberated from all his sins and exalted with all his posterity to the highest heaven.”
Ram’s graceful frame and virile beauty, his strength and courage, the purity of his heart, his compassion and deep wisdom and his statesmanship made him the ideal Kshatriya King.
With his wife, Sita, Ram was the embodiment of purity, tenderness and conjugal affection.
With his brothers - Lakshman, Bharat and Shatrughan, he exemplified respect and trust within the family.
With his enemies, Ram was the personification of the powerful Kshatriya King, who adhered to dharma and did not cower before evil.
He was thus revered as Maryada Purshottam, one who was the upholder of the finest traditions of Mankind. Ram manifested the establishment of Hindu dharma in society and polity. This was known as Ram-Rajya, the epitome of the monarchical state. Ram’s greatest virtue was in upholding the duties of the King even as he experienced hardships, sorrow and conflicts of life on earth. His triumph over the forces of evil, personified by Ravana of Lanka, was the hope for the world. The kingdom of Kosala reached its zenith in the reign of Ram.
Ram and Sita gave birth to Kush and Luv
65. Kush 2075 B.C.E Lav In Veer Vinod, the great poet Shymaldas, traced the lineage of the Guhilots of Mewar from Kush, the elder of the twins.
Kush and Lav became kings of south and north Kosala. Kush builts Kusathali in the Vindhyas and Lav reigned at Shravasti. Kosala receded in importance after Ram’s departure.
Videha, Anga and Magadha in the east, Kekaya, Sindhu, Sauvira in the north, Saurashtra in the west and the Dakshinatya states gained in might and importance during this period.
Kush and his wife gave birth to Athithi whose successors formed the geneological tree for the Mewar dynasty. (Rajprashasti, Page 7)
66. Atithi 2050 B.C.E
67. Nisadh 2025 B.C.E E
68. Nal 2000 B.C.E.
69. Nabh 1975 B.C.E
70. Pundreek 1950 B.C.E
71. Sudhnva 1925 B.C.E
72. Devaneek 1900 B.C.E
73. Aneeh 1875 B.C.E.
74. Pariyatra 1850 B.C.E.
75. Bal 1825 B.C.E
76. Stahal 1800 B.C.E
77. Vajranabh 1750 B.C.E
78. Khagan 1725 B.C.E
79. Vishvash or Vidhyuti
1675 B.C.E ‘Rashtra’ and righteousness became paramount as Aryan culture became the dominant force across the Gangetic plain. And Veer Vinod delved into the epic Mahabharata to focus on the lineage of the Suryavanshi Kings.
In the epic battle fought in Kurukshetra, north of Delhi, between the Pandavas and Kauravas, all the major kingdoms and tribes of the sub-continent were pitched in battle against each other. The Kings of Madhyadesa and Kasi, Kosala, Magadha, Matsya, Chedi, and the Yadus of Mathura had allied with Pandavas; the allies of Kauravas comprised the King of Pragjyotish, the Kambojas, Yavanas, Sakas, Kaikeyas, Sindhus and Sauviras, Mahishmati and Avanti in Madhyadesa.
Mahabharata, the single longest poem of the world, enunciated the core values of Kshatriya kingship: Truthfulness and honour, valour and sacrifice for the kingdom, ethical code in peace and war, respect for the Guru or teacher, loyalty and gratitude.
Kshatriya Kings, across the ages, embodied these core values and traditions. Territorial integrity not acquisition remained foremost; common good not self-interest became the goal. The Rig-Vedic concept of ‘Rashtra-sutra’ came alive in the thoughts, words and deeds of the Suryavanshi Kings.
80. Hiranyanabh 1650 B.C.E.
81. Pushya 1625 B.C.E.
82. Dhruvsandhi 1600 B.C.E
83. Sudarshan 1575 B.C.E
84. Agnivarna 1550 B.C.E.
85. Sheeghrag
86. Maru 1525 B.C.E
87. Prasushrut 1500 B.C.E.
88. Susandhi 1475 B.C.E
89. Amarshan 1450 B.C.E
90. Mahswan 1425 B.C.E.
91. Vishwabahu
92. Prasenjeet-I 1400 B.C.E
93. Takshak
94. Brahadbal 1375 B.C.E. Veer Vinod mentioned the supreme sacrifice of Brahadbal on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
The ascendancy of Magadha and the rise of the Shakyas was a testimony to the indomitable spirit of Kshatriya-Kings among whom; Bimbisara was one of the greatest. Dynastic relations with King Prasenjit-II of Kosala helped Bimbisara expand the empire of Magadha.Under Ajatshatru, Magadha established the monarchical system across the Ganges plain. The divine nature of Kshatriya kingship was now firmly entrenched. Elaborate ritual sacrifices - the Rajasuya and the Ashwamedha were performed by the Kings to affirm their divinity and keep alive the Vedic traditions.
95. Brahdran 1350 B.C.E.
96. Arukhya 1325 B.C.E.
97. Vatsavyuh 1275 B.C.E.
98. Pratiyoum 1250 B.C.E.
99. Bhanu
100. Divakar 1225 B.C.E.
101. Sahdev 1200 B.C.E
102. Vrah-Dashva 1175 B.C.E.
103. Bhanuman 1150 B.C.E.
104. Pratikanshva 1125 B.C.E.
105. Su-Prateek 1100 B.C.E.
106. Maru-Dev 1075 B.C.E.
107. Su-Nakshtra 1050 B.C.E.
108. Pushkar 1025 B.C.E
109. Antriksh 1000 B.C.E
110. Sukhed 975 B.C.E.
111. Abhitrajit 950 B.C.E
112. Brah-dhwaj 900 B.C.E
113. Barhee 850 B.C.E.
114. Kratyanjay 800 B.C.E.
115. Rananjay 700 B.C.E
116. Sanjay 650 B.C.E.
117. Shakay 600 B.C.E
118. Shudhyod or Gautam Buddha 575 B.C.E . To the Shakya King in Kapilavastu was born Shudhyodh or Gautam Buddha, a Prince among Princes. Abandoning his princely life, Buddha discovered the means of salvation through intense meditation. Once enlightened, he preached his first sermon, which was the Turning of the Wheel of Law at Sarnath near Banaras.
He provided a simple meaning to human existence and its goal, opposing the brahmanical orthodoxy of his times. Buddhism emerged as an organised religion, in an age made prosperous and stable by the mighty Kshatriya kingdoms along the Gangetic plain.
In the Satapatha Brahmana, Buddha was pronounced as the ninth avatar of Vishnu, holding forth the promise of salvation and nirvana. It was an age of political uncertainty and social churning older kingdoms made way for the new. Migrations from Greece and Central Asia, new settlements in the north and west shifted the focus onto new kings, eras and people.
119. Langal 525 B.C.E
120. Prasenjeet II 500 B.C.E.
121. Khsurduck 475 B.C.E
122. Mulak Ranak 450 B.C.E.
123. Surath 425 B.C.E.
124. Sumitra 400 B.C.E.Vishvaraj Karma Vajranabh 375 B.C.E. Sumitra, the last Suryavanshi King who reigned in Ayodhya, was a witness to changing political fortunes: the decline of Greek kingdoms in the northwest, the rise of the Scythians or the Shakas and their slow settlement in Kutch, Kathiawar and Malwa. Like the Suryavanshi Kings, these rulers became the builders of empires in Bharat-varsha.
Despite the prevalence of foreigners, Vedic religion and rituals remained sacrosant. Dharma and righteousness, enshrined in the Bhagavad-Gita, were popularised through Brahmanical teachings. The Gita emerged as a sacred text par excellence, precise and literary.
125. Brajnabh 350 B.C.E King Bala 325 B.C.E
126. Jeetshatru-sen 250 B.C.E.
127. Maha-sen 200 B.C.E
128. Hans-sen 175 B.C.E.
129. Chandra-sen 125 B.C.E.
130. Sudham-sen 75 B.C.E.
131. Suhil-sen 25 B.C.E
132. Vikram-sen 25 C.E.
133. Maharathi 50 C.E.
134. Atishayee
135. Anchalsen 100 C.E.
136. Kanaksen 125 C.E It was Kanaksen who made history, as he was the first of the Suryavanshi Kings to migrate to Saurashtra and establish the empire of Vallabhi there. (Gazeeters-Erskine; 1992 (first published 1908), Page - 13) Col James Tod, in Volume I of Annals & Antiquities of Rajasthan, was uncertain “ by what route Keneksen found his way to Saurashtra. He wrested dominion from a prince of the Pramara race and founded Birnagara. Four generations afterwards, Vijaisen founded Vijyapoor at the head of the Saurashtra peninsula. Vidurba was also founded by him, but the most celebrated was the capital of Balabhipoora, now revealed as Balbhi near Bhownugger.”
The appellation ‘Sen’ (meaning ‘army’) remained the martial name for many generations, to be followed by ‘Dit’ or ‘Aditya’ (sun). New terrorities, new challenges presented themselves to the descendants of Kanaksen who established themselves in Saurashtra, the country of Sauras or Sun-worshippers.
The indomitable Kshatriya spirit of valour and honour was demonstrated in the battles for supremacy and imperial ambitions were kept alive. The rich heritage of Hindu values and traditions, emanating from the distinguished royal house of Raghu, were preserved and nurtured. Lost in the labyrinths of antiquity were the records that detailed the lives and achievements of these Kshatriya Kings who had the enduring courage to face hardships and calamities.
From the fires of destruction that reduced Vallabhipura to ashes emerged the dynasty, which continued to shape the destiny of Bharat-varsha. It heralded new hope for the future and provided continuity to the glorious lineage of Suryavanshi Kings who descended from Ikshvaku and Ram in Kosala.
137. Saubhil
138. Mahasen II 150 C.E.
139. Vijaisen
140. Ajaisen 175 C.E.
141. Abhangsen
142. Mahabhayasen 200 C.E.
143. Sinhrai 225 C.E.
144. Sidhrath
145. Sujaditya 250 C.E.
146. Sumukhaditya 275 C.E
147. Dharpat-sen 300 C.E.
148. Sudantsen 325 C.E
149. Vijaibhoop 350 C.E.
150. Somdutt 375 C.E
151. Vijaisen 400 C.E.
152. Dharsen 425 C.E
153. Dronsen 450 C.E.
154. Dhravsen 475 C.E.
155. Dharpat 500 C.E
156. Grahsen 525 C.E.
157. Guhaditya 566 A.D. A stirring tale of survival, a dramatic ordeal in the Aravalli hills where Guhil is born in a cave. His mother, Queen Pushpavati, finds refuge in the hills after the Vallabhipura sacking. She later consecrates herself in her funeral pyre. The young Guhil is raised by the daughter of a temple priest, and for friends, he has the hardy Bhils.
With these mountain-men, Guhil forges strong bonds of brotherhood. The Bhil chieftain grants Guhil or Guhaditya his first territory, a stretch of forested mountain near Idar. The State of Mewar is founded and has never forgotten the contribution of the Bhils. Guhaditya's worthy descendants - upholding the Kshatriya principles of honour, gratitude, discipline, courage and pious humility - carry forth their founder's name and are known as The Guhilots of Mewar.
158. Bhoj 586 A.D.
159. Mahendra I 606 A.D.
160. Naag 626 A.D. - 646 A.D. Naag or Nagaditya builds the capital at Nagda, with beautifully sculpted temples commemorating the rise of the Suryavanshi Kings of Mewar.
161. Shiladitya 646 A.D. - 661 A.D.
162. Aprajeet 661 A.D. - 688 A.D.
163. Mahendra II 688 A.D. - 734 A.D.
164. Kalbhoj Bapa 734 A.D. - 753 A.D. Bapa the Fountainhead
Bapa, the fountainhead of piety and humility for the Guhilot Kings of Mewar, is the true founder of the dynasty's supremacy among Rajputs. Bapa moves the capital of Mewar from Nagda to the mighty fortress city of Chittor. In the face of Muslim invasions across the western borders of Rajputana, Bapa unites the smaller states of Ajmer and Jaisalmer to repel the invaders.
For 800 years thereafter, Chittor becomes the symbol of Hindu resistance, facing the armies and hordes of Muslim invaders and conquerors. The Guhilot Kings of Mewar assume responsibility as the ultimate guardians of Hinduism, in an age when Islam is the dominant force in the world.
Bapa Rawal's religious rigour and nobility earn him the blessings of the holy sage, Harit Rashi.
He recognises Eklingji, an incarnation of Lord Shiva, as the Supreme Lord of Mewar. And receives the state of Mewar in trust from Harit Rashi. He becomes the Dewan of Eklingji or a transient regent representing the people before God and not as a ruler by personal right.
Bapa thus is setting the tradition of pious humility which has remained the hallmark of the Guhilot Kings of Mewar. He builds a temple dedicated to Eklingji, with an icon of granite as pure and clear as a diamond.
Bapa Rawal (his real name is Kalbhoj Bappa) follows the cardinal principles which Harit Rashi lays down for him as Dewan of Eklingji: respect for Mankind, service to the community and maintenance of ancient Vedic culture.
These precepts have never been forgotten and are the enduring, living heritage of the House of Mewar - the world's longest-serving dynasty.
165. Khuman 753 A.D. The Saga of the Mighty Warrior...
When Chittor emerges as the guardian of Hindu faith, Khuman emerges as its most remarkable guardian-King. In Khuman Rasa, one of the oldest poetic chronicles of Mewar, Khuman's defence of Chittor is celebrated by the bards. In the face of formidable aggression by Muslim invaders, Khuman brings together the Rajput Kings and other Chieftens to put up a united defence. He successfully defends the 'crimson standard of Mewar' , treats with contempt the demand for tribute, and after a violent assault in which the barbarian is driven back, follows and discomfits him in the plain, carrying back the hostile leader," writes Col Tod.
166. Mattut 773 A.D. - 793 A.D.
167. Bhartri Bhatt I 793 A.D. - 813 A.D.
168. Sinh813 A.D. - 828 A.D.
169. Khuman II828 A.D. - 853 A.D. Khuman II is engaged in twenty-four great battles against Muslim invaders. And the name of Khuman becomes a family distinction : Khuman Gaani : invoked even today as a greeting and a blessing. "Many Salutations to Khuman"
The impact of Khuman's valiant defence of Chittor, from Muslim invaders, is felt for over three hundred years. The state of Mewar proves to be invincible, repelling the aggressors, forcing them to find other routes into the heartland of the country.
A period of consolidation and growth dawns.
The descendants of Khuman strengthen the territorial integrity of the state of Mewar. New estates and principalities are carved out by the Guhilot Kings. The power and prestige of Chittor is on the ascendant.
170. Mahayuk 853 A.D. - 878 A.D.
171. Khuman III 878 A.D. - 942 A.D.
172. Bhartri Bhatt II 942 A.D. - 943 A.D.
173. Allat 951 A.D. - 953 A.D.
174. Narvahan 971 A.D. - 973 A.D.
175. Salivahan 973 A.D. - 977 A.D.
176. Shakti Kumar 977 A.D. - 993 A.D. Sadeventji (*Khergarh Marwar) Sejakji (*Bhavnagar) Ranaji Sarangji (*Lathi) Shahji (*Palitana) , Doongarji Samarsinghji (* Rajpeepla)
Bhavj Veesaji (*Bara Vallabhipur ) The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.
As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship.
The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before. War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata.
The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.
177. Amba Prasad 993 A.D. - 1007 A.D.
178. Suchi Verma 1007 A.D. - 1021 A.D.
179. Narverma 1021 A.D. - 1035 A.D.
180. Kirti Verma 1035 A.D. - 1051 A.D.
181. Yograj 1051 A.D. - 1068 A.D.
182. Bairath 1068 A.D. - 1088 A.D.
183. Hanspal 1088 A.D. - 1103 A.D.
184. Vair Singh 1103 A.D. - 1107 A.D.
185. Vijai Singh 1107 A.D. - 1127 A.D.
186. Ari Singh 1127 A.D. - 1138 A.D.
187. Chaudh Singh 1138 A.D. - 1148 A.D.
188. Vikram Singh 1148 A.D. - 1158 A.D.
189. Run Singh 1158 A.D. - 1168 A.D.
190. Khshem Singh 1168 A.D. - 1172 A.D. Mahap "Mewar…a wave of iron in the path of Delhi," eulogises Chund Bardai in Prithivirajraso, as Khshem Singh joins forces together with Prithiviraj Chouhan. Their common enemy is Muhammad Ghuri who is soundly defeated by the united Rajput forces in the First Battle of Tar'ain near Delhi. But in the Second Battle of Tar'ain, the "heroes of Delhi and Chittor are asleep on the banks of the Caggar in the wave of steel."
191. Samant Singh 1172 A.D. - 1179 A.D. 3
192. Kumar Singh 1179 A.D. - 1191 A.D.
193. Manthan Singh 1191 A.D. - 1211 A.D. 3
194. Padam Singh 1211 A.D. - 1213 A.D.
195. Jetra Singh 1213 A.D. - 1253 A.D. Delhi of the Chouhans is captured: devastation, plunder and massacre commences. The Turki Sultans of Delhi attempt to subjugate the other Rajput states. Mewar - under Jetra Singh, Tej Singh and Samar Singh - continues to thwart the aggression of the Delhi Sultans. Till 1303, when Allaudin Khilji lays siege to the mighty fortress of Chittor. Legend has it that he covets Rani Padmini. In the face of utmost adversity, Rattan Singh is unwilling to surrender Chittor or Padmini. There is only one way out for the besieged but courageous Mewaris : the women, led by Rani Padmini, immolate themselves in a huge funeral pyre to find 'security from dishonour in the devouring element'; and the men march through the gates of Chittor for the final assault on the Sultan's army. Chittor is plundered and ravaged by Allaudin Khilji but the honour, pride and chivalry of the Guhilot Kings of Mewar remains unsullied...
Some of the family members were smuggled out of beseized Chittorgarh and sent to the safety of the Aravalli Hills .
196. Tej Singh 1261 A.D. - 1267 A.D.
197. Samar Singh 1273 A.D. - 1302 A.D. Ratan Singh Kumbhkran
198. Rawal Ratan Singh 1303 A.D.
199. Rana Hamir Singh 1326 A.D. - 1364 A.D. Rana Ajay Singh of Shishoda nominates his more meritorious nephew Hamir as his heir (destined to redeem the glory of Mewar)in preference to his son Sajjan Singh , who in turn shifts to Sattar(Chatrapati Shivaji's ancestor ) (Tod pg.216). Earlier Bapa Rawal also nominates his worthier younger son as heir in preference to less worthy elder son who in turn moves to Gujrat to start the line of Asil Gehlotes(Tod Pg. 197).In 1326, Hamir Singh regains Chittor and becomes the first ruler of Mewar to use the honorific 'Rana'. A period of relative peace and prosperity begins.
Rana Hamir Singh becomes a bridge to the past, adhering to the principles of trusteeship laid down by Bapa Rawal and restoring the glory of Vedic traditions.
The Guhilots of Mewar adopt the clan name of Sisodia. Rana Hamir Singh emerges as the 'sole Hindu prince of power now left in India : all the ancient dynasties being crushed.'
200. Rana Kshetra Singh 1364 A.D. - 1382 A.D. Verisal Khangra Loona
201. Rana Lakha 1382 A.D. - 1421 A.D. Chunda (Chundawat) Ajaa (Sarangdevot) A golden age dawns for the Maharanas of Mewar. Their triumph over adversity, their political will to consolidate the State and develop every aspect of Mewari culture, and the way they are moulding the character of Rajputs is awe-inspiring. The impact of their achievements is still visible, centuries later...
Maharana Lakha proves to be a prolific builder of palaces and temples, a fine patron of the arts, and a developer of the recently-discovered silver and zinc mines. With Chonda, establishing the Chondawat clan, an important precedent is set : the mantle of Rana passes on to the younger son.
202. Rana Mokal 1421 A.D. - 1433 A.D. Sakhra Salkha Bhawnsingh Bhakhat Gajsingh Loona Raghavdeo Dulha Bhanda
203. Rana Kumbha 1433 A.D. - 1468 A.D. Kheema Sua Satta Natha Adu Gadh Rana Kumbha provides a burst of creative energy and military might which makes Chittor the centre of medieval India. As a builder of forts, he is unparalleled; as a patron and promoter of the arts, he is a trend-setter; and as a military leader, he is supreme. Rana Kumbha, hailed as one of the greatest military generals of the Sisodia Rajputs, is a ruler of varied talents. A man as intensely committed to literature and music as to the rigours of warfare.
Rana Kumbha reigns for over 30 years, from 1433 to 1468, and consolidates Mewar's independence as a Hindu kingdom. Like his illustrious predecessors, Rana Kumbha is a defender of Mewar's territories, not ready to accept the sway of the Delhi Sultans over Gujarat, Malwa and parts of Rajasthan.
Mewar is invaded several times and successfully defended by Rana Kumbha. In 1437, Sultan Mahmud, King of Malwa, is taken prisoner after a pitched battle and Rana Kumbha demonstrates his magnanimity as a victor. Mahmud is treated as a guest and then released without demands for ransom. The hallmark of Mewari conduct in victory is established once again. Rana Kumbha is a relentless builder: constructing no less than 32 of the 84 fortresses in Mewar. The monumental fort Kumbhalgarh, named after the Rana himself, is a majestic fort-city with 36 km-long stone walls encircling the hill. But it is in Chittor that Rana Kumbha's most impressive construction is seen: Vijay Sthambh built by Rana Khumba is the so called Victory Tower . The Jain Community built the Keerti Sthambh as a Tower of Prestige, as during Khumba's reign the Jain community also flourished due to peace and protection of the Rana.
Rana Kumbha's vast literary output - dramas in Sanskrit, books on varied subjects like genealogy, grammar, music compositions - underscore his multifaceted talents.
His erudition, his commitment to artistic excellence and his military might make Rana Kumbha one of the greatest personalities, not just of Mewar and Rajasthan, but of medieval India.
204. Rana Ooda 1468 A.D. - 1473 A.D.
205. Rana Raimal 1473 A.D - 1509 A.D.
206. Rana Sanga 1509 A.D. - 1527 A.D. Prithviraj Jaimal Jessa Kishna The mantle of Rana Kumbha's greatness passes onto Maharana Sangram Singh, known to history as simply Rana Sanga.
With the collapse of power in Delhi, Rana Sanga emerges as the most powerful Hindu King in North India with a direct or indirect sway over the whole of Rajputana. His battles against the Lodhis and the Muslim rulers of Gujarat and Malwa are legendary. He unites the Rajput states and puts up a strong unified defence against Babur's armies. It is a valiant struggle to protect the integrity of Hindu states. The Rana loses the battle but not the principle of independence.
Like the illustrious Kshatriya Kings of ancient Bharat-varsha, the Ranas exemplify the finest Hindu values and traditions in war and in peace: Honour and chivalry; selflessness and respect for humanity. The pinnacle of prosperity, the heights of valour. Under the Mighty Sanga, Mewar reaches its apex of prosperity and is controlling, directly and indirectly, a large part of Rajputana.
Rana Sanga is the finest example of the Kshatriya King as the Protector, the Suryavanshi King whose focus is on consolidating and developing his state. Though the power of Delhi is on the decline, Rana Sanga faces repeated invasions from the Muslim rulers of Delhi, Gujarat and Malwa. His powerful army is engaged in battle over 18 times with Muslim forces and the Rana himself is battle-scarred : having lost an arm and eye, been crippled in one leg and suffered innumerable wounds. But his power and spirit is indomitable.
In 1519 after Sultan Mahmud of Mandu is defeated and taken prisoner, Rana Sanga displays the same chivalry and generosity which Rana Kumbha had demonstrated towards a defeated enemy. Mahmud is treated like a guest and his kingdom restored by the Rana who could have easily annexed it.
He takes upon himself to unite the Rajput states into a confederacy. In the Battle of Khanua in 1527, Rana Sanga's armies gain an initial advantage against Babur's forces. But the tides turn against the valiant Rajputs and Rana Sanga is himself wounded on the battlefield. Babur's victory is his stepping stone to founding the Mughal Empire in India and in Rana Sanga's defeat the hopes of a Hindu revival are ruined.
Rana Sanga's loyalty to the Rajput code of chivalry and generosity is legendary. He is regarded as the last Hindu emperor of medieval India who could stand up for the principle of independence and 'rashtra' against the march of the Mughals.
207. Rana Ratan Singh 1527 A.D. - 1531 A.D. Chittor, the most famous symbol of Rajput resistance, is targeted by Muslim invaders. Dogged by the vengeful Sultan of Gujarat, the descendants of the mighty Sanga find themselves besieged in 1535. While a safe haven is found for the youngest son of Sanga, Udai Singh, Chittor witnesses the jauhar or self-immolation of 13,000 women led by the Rajmata Karnavati. Courage and honour in the face of utmost adversity is demonstrated yet again by the Sisodia Rajputs. Chittor is in ruins, plundered and sacked by the Sultan's forces, but more threatening is the conflict within the Maharana's family. Udai Singh, the sole surviving direct descendant of Bapa Rawal, is saved by the heroic act of his foster-mother, Panna Dai. Among the heroes and legends of the Royal House of Mewar, the humble name of Panna Dai is revered for her selfless act of loyalty.
Saved by her, Udai Singh becomes the Maharana and founds the city of Udaipur on the shores of Lake Pichola in 1559. Guided by an ascetic's blessing, he builds the city and shifts the capital from Chittor. Eight years later in 1567, Chittor is besieged by Akbar's army. It signals the end of Chittor, the seat of power which Bapa Rawal had chosen as the capital of Mewar. Over 30,000 inhabitants of the fort seek and find death in battle, adding yet another chapter in Mewar's glorious history of honourable resistance.
As Chittor is reduced to ruins, Udaipur becomes the centre of the Mewari world, a fabled city secured by valleys and lakes, not reliant on the old system of forts and ramparts.
208. Rana Vikramaditya 1531 A.D. - 1537 A.D.
209. Udai Singh 1537 A.D. - 1572 A.D.
210. Rana Pratap Singh 1572 A.D. - 1597 A.D. Naga Jagmal Kanha Jaitsingh Veeram Raisingh Sagar Amra Siha Panghan Surtan Loonkaran Machal Masesh, Shaktisingh Jagraj Rudra Undaunted heroism, inflexible fortitude, pride, honour and perseverance: Rana Pratap exemplifies the noble values and traditions of the Suryavanshi Kings. When he succeeds as the Rana, the state of Mewar is virtually without a capital, without resources, but it still is a tiny pool of resistance in the vast ocean of the Mughal Empire. Mewar is encircled by Akbar's allies: Marwar, Amber, Bikaner, Bundi acknowledge Mughal supremacy. Only Rana Pratap remains steadfast to his legendary vows that he would never offer obeisance to Delhi as long as it remained under foreign yolk nor even be summoned to Delhi.
The glory of Rana Pratap is inspiration for all times. Though Chittor is sacked and plundered by Akbar's forces, the spirit of Sisodia Rajputs is unbroken. It is Rana Pratap who still refuses to acknowledge Akbar as the Mughal emperor and vows never to appear in his court in Delhi.
The Maharana's patriotism is his offence. And he suffers valiantly for upholding the righteous principle of sovereignty and independence. The Battle of Haldighati is fought for this principle.
It is on June 18, 1576, that Rana Pratap's forces are pitted against the combined armies of Akbar and the Rajput states who had allied with the Mughals. The Rana's exemplary courage, astride his white stallion - Chetak - is legendary ; the patriotic zeal of his generals like Hakim Khan Sur is awe-inspiring ; and though Rana Pratap retreats into the hills, he leaves the Mughal armies trapped in total disarray. No retreat has ever been more glorious, and for the Mughals, no victory was ever more like defeat.
Rana Pratap shatters the myth of the invincibility of the Mughal Army, and forces Akbar to stop interfering in Mewar's affairs. After years of warfare and innumerable personal hardships, Rana Pratap is able to regain the hereditary territories of Mewar. Proving once again that the Kshatriya code of chivalry is to defend not conquer, to protect not capture territories.
Rana Pratap's obstinate defence of freedom became, and has remained, an inspiration not only for Mewar and Udaipur, but for the whole of India.
Far beyond the confines of Mewar, he is known forever as 'The Light and Life of the Hindu community.' Bards and historians have found many similarities in the lives of Rana Pratap and Ram, his Suryavanshi ancestor in Ayodhya. Both are men of exemplary courage, upholding their word of honour, living through years of exile and hardship and yet remaining committed to the ideals of Kshatriya kingship.
211. Rana Amar Singh 1597 A.D. - 1620 A.D. Pooranmal Nathji Sahsa Ramaji Hastiji Shyamdas Jaswantsingh Shekhji Kalyandas Chanda Kuchra Amar Singh succeeds Rana Pratap, and though Akbar leaves Mewar in peace, it is in Jahangir's reign that 17 pitched battles are fought over 10 years. Amar Singh, a true son of his famous father, routs the Mughal forces time and again. But worn down with war and financial losses, Amar Singh negotiates peace with the Mughals.
An honourable compromise between Mewar and the Mughals ushers in an era of peace: energy is devoted into building Udaipur and working for the welfare of its people.
212. Rana Karan Singh 1620 A.D. - 1628 A.D. Surajmal An abdication, an unusual friendship and peace mark the beginning of a new era. Maharana Amar Singh abdicates in favour of his son, Karan Singh who, at a young age, has been exposed to cordial overtures in Jehangir's court. With young Prince Khurram, he forges a strong friendship. And when the Mughal Prince is exiled, he turns to the Maharana for help. Jagmandir Island Palace, in the middle of Lake Pichola, becomes a safe haven for him. The Suryavanshi ideal - of helping those in distress, irrespective of religion or past enemity - is upheld by Karan Singh, just as it had been by Rana Kumbha and Rana Sanga.
213. Rana Jagat Singh I 1628 A.D. - 1652 A.D. Garibdasot Maharana Jagat Singh is credited with being the greatest builder of the dynasty: in his reign, the Jagmandir Island Palace is completed. Painting too is reaching its pinnacle of perfection in these times. Illustrations of religious books and manuscripts, court scenes and important activities are documented for posterity. The quest for excellence in architecture and the arts in Mewar remains unparalleled in the history of medieval India.
214. Rana Raj Singh I 1653 A.D. - 1680 A.D. Ari Singh (Tiroli) Peace and respite from war brings with it the responsibility of building Udaipur, developing the City Palace, enlarging the Lake Pichola and creating an effective fresh water network. While Rana Raj Singh builds the Rajsamund Lake to save his people from debilitating drought and famine.It was during his reign that Shrinathji came to Nathdwara and Dwarkadish came to Kankaroli i.e they took shelter in Mewar due to Aurangzeb's destrustive nature.
Rana Jai Singh constructs the Jaisamund Lake - one of the largest artificial lakes of its time in the world.
215. Rana Jai Singh 1680 A.D. - 1698 A.D. Bheem Singh (Banera) Bahadur Singh (Bhoonwas)
216. Rana Amar Singh II 1698 A.D. - 1710 A.D. Umaidsingh (Karoi) Pratap Singh (Bavlas)
217. Rana Sangram Singh II 1710 A.D. - 1734 A.D.
Naath Singh
(Bagor, Peelghar) Bagh Singh
(Karjali) Arjun Singh
(Shivrati)
Bheem Singh
Surat Singh
Jalam Singh (Netawal)
Bhagwat Singh (Peeladar)
Shivdaan Singh
Sardar Singh (69)
Sher Singh
Swaroop Singh (70)
Sardar Singh
Samrath Singh
Shakti Singh
Sohan Singh
Shambu Singh (71)
Sajjan Singh (72) Bhairon Singh
Daulat Singh
Anoop Singh
Surat Singh
Chatar Singh
Himmat Singh
Lakshman Singh
Jagat Singh
Abhey Singh
Karan Singh Shiv Singh
Bahadur Singh
Suraj Mal Daulat Singh (Dhaneria)
Dul Singh
Gaj Singh
Surat Singh
Fateh Singh (73)
Himmat Singh
Shivdaan Singh
Pratap Singh
Hamir Singh
Udai Singh
Bhagwat Singh (75)
Narendra Singh
Arjun Singh
218. Rana Jagat Singh II 1734 A.D. - 1751 A.D. Despair, darkness and the testing times. After centuries of proud resistance and defence against the Turks and the Mughals, Mewar is humbled by the militancy of the marauding Marathas. He built the palace of Jagniwas now the famous Lake Palace Hotel. In Veer Vinod, the poet Shyamaldas, traces the Kshatriya lineage of Shivaji from Rahap, one of the sons of Kshema Singh.
From 1736, when the first Maratha invasion of Mewar takes place in the reign of Maharana Jagat Singh II, the Marathas begin extracting huge tributes and payments, destroying the economic base of Mewar.
For almost 40 years, none of the Maharanas are able to counter the greed, rapaciousness and open looting by the Maratha overlords. The glorious descendants of Ikshvaku and Ram, the Maharanas are reduced to abject poverty, unable to lift themselves and their state from the morass of adversity.
219. Rana Pratap Singh II 1751 A.D. - 1754 A.D. Ari Singh
220. Rana Raj Singh II 1754 A.D. - 1761 A.D.
221. Rana Ari Singh III 1761 A.D. - 1773 A.D.
222. Rana Hameer Singh II 1773 A.D. - 1778 A.D.
223. Maharana Bhim Singh 1778 A.D. - 1828 A.D. Mewar's misfortunes multiply as wars of succession break out, with the different Rajput clans pitted against each other. Maharana Bhim Singh is installed as the ruler at the age of ten. He is the First Rana to assume the title of Maharana
"The demoralisation of Mewar was complete, her fields were deluged with blood and her soil was prey of every paltry marauder." Such is the condition of Mewar into which the British arrive in 1817, bearing with them the Treaty of Paramountcy : the promise of restoring all the hereditary territories and protecting the state from any future invasion. Maharana Bhim Singh welcomes Capt. James Tod(later to become Col Tod), the first Political Agent, who reorganises the state of Mewar and its impoverished economy. Col Tod facilitates the turnaround of Mewar's fortunes and provides a new platform for stability and growth.
224. Maharana Jawan Singh 1828 A.D - 1838 A.D.
225. Maharana Sardar Singh 1838 A.D.- 1842 A.D. Victorian stability provides the foundation for the restoration of the lost glory and dignity of the Sisodia dynasty. After the dark days of the Maratha marauders and the civil war, Udaipur is now on the long road to recovery. Maharana Sardar Singh, adopted from the Bagore branch of the family, is still caught up in the debts of the past. It is his younger brother, Maharana Swarup Singh who begins the painful journey to recovery. He remains firm on upholding Rajput traditions in the face of British instructions to reform. During the 1857 Mutiny, the Maharana shelters the British refugees on Jagmandir Island Palace and proves, once again, that loyalty and trust are core values being upheld by Kshatriya Kings.
226. Maharana Swarup Singh 1842 A.D. - 1861 A.D.
227. Maharana Shambhu Singh 1861 A.D. - 1874 A.D. In Maharana Shambhu Singh's reign, modern reforms are initiated : roads and public utilities, criminal and civil courts, a revitalised police force is established. Education gets top priority from the Maharana who, though not formally educated himself, recognises its value. The first school for girls is built in 1866. Public service and developmental activities become important for the state of Mewar and the Diwans of Eklingji.
228. Maharana Sajjan Singh 1874 A.D. - 1884 A.D. The pace of reforms is accelerated by Maharana Sajjan Singh, a very progressive ruler. The High Court is established and new government departments are formed to improve the quality of life in the state of Mewar. Udaipur becomes the second city after Bombay to form a municipality. Plans are drawn up to de-silt the Lake Pichola and afforestation programmes are launched.
In the study of the arts and history, Maharana Sajjan Singh proves to be a worthy descendant of Rana Kumbha. Learned men in his court, called the navratnas, are encouraged to study, discuss and write treatises on diverse philosophical, historical and literary subjects. Mewari poetry reaches its apex now. Literary and scholarly pursuits bear fruit : Kaviraja Shyamaldas authors Veer Vinod and becomes the curator of the newly-formed Sajjan Vani Vilas library.
It is a veritable renaissance under Maharana Sajjan Singh. In a short span of 10 years, the glory of the Sisodia Kings of Mewar is restored.
229. Maharana Fateh Singh 1884 A.D. - 1930 A.D. Graciousness and humility, piety and a sense of pride. Maharana Fateh Singh, adopted from the Shivrati branch of the family, proves to be a visionary ruler.
Like a true Suryavanshi, he refuses to bow to the dictates of the British and completely overturns the secondary role which British paramountcy is imposing upon him.
His courteousness, his strength of character and his strong-willed decisions are made more profound as the Maharana lacks formal education. But he is steeped in traditions of Mewar's history. And his piety derives its strength from the Hindu scriptures. In the 45 years of his reign, Fateh Singh makes it clear to the British that he is not the Maharana by the grace of any Queen of England but by order of his own people and in the service of Lord Eklingji.
He devotes himself to developing educational institutes in Udaipur and across the state, encourages the introduction of railway lines from Udaipur, restores old mansions in Chittor and the palace at Kumbhalgarh, builds the The Durbar Hall (now called Fateh Prakash ) and completes the Shiv Niwas Palace as a guesthouse for visitors, extends the water resources of the city by constructing the Feteh Sagar Lake.
For a simple man hailing from a modest village, Maharana Fateh Singh indeed brings to life the glories of Mewar. He remains a fountainhead of inspiration as he fulfills the Kshatriya vows of honour, decency and hospitality in his long reign.
230. Maharana Bhupal Singh 1930 A.D. - 1955 A.D. With a vision to lead in an age of turbulence. Maharana Bhupal Singh as the ruler of Mewar guides its destiny through India's most momentous period, the Independence from British Imperial rule.
Like Rana Pratap's heroic defence against the Mughals, Maharana Bhupal Singh's vision is born out of a deep sense of patriotism and pride in upholding the core values of Suryavanshi Kings. Confined to a wheelchair with a crippling spinal disorder, the Maharana's personal courage at all times exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit.
He is aware of the dynamic social changes sweeping across the country and encourages the orderly growth of social and political movements. Like his famous ancestors who were relentless reformers in the field of education, the Maharana establishes the Rana Pratap Hindi University at Chittor and an Agricultural College at Udaipur. Schools, specially for girls, are set up. He is a committed environmentalist, organising longterm afforestation programmes for the Aravalli Hills. Sustained industrial activity makes the Mewar economy more vibrant in his reign.
With Independence, comes Maharana Bhupal Singh's finest hour. The ruler, who stood to lose the entire governance of his kingdom, became the first State to merge with the Indian Union. His historic words, echo the glory of Rana Sangha and Rana Pratap : "Today is a day of which to be greatly proud. India is independent. It brings to fulfillment the 1400 years' struggle and endeavour of my forefathers. It becomes my holy duty, on behalf of my ancestors, to hand over to the leaders of free India, this cherished and sacred Flame of Freedom to the country as a whole."
Maharana Bhupal Singh, acting honourably as the Diwan of Eklingji, serves the interests and welfare of his people even though it spells the end of Mewar's sovereignty which begins with Guhaditya and is proudly defended for 1500 years. The grateful government of India nominates him as "Maharaj Pramukh", the only one of its kind in whole of India
231. Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar 1955 A.D. - 1984 A.D. New challenges of a new age Bhagwat Singh, a great-nephew of Maharana Fateh Singh, is adopted from the Shivrati branch of the family, and is witness to the epochal changes in independent India. Leading an ordinary life before he is adopted as son and heir to Maharana Bhupal Singh, Bhagwat Singh measu साभार Dr Dilip Kumar Malla nepal
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