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Jaimal Rathore (1507–1568) was the Rathore (Mertiya) ruler of Merta. He was cousin of the Hindu saint Mirabai and Great grandson of Rao Jodha Rathore and Grandson of Rao Duda Rathore (Founder of Mertiya clan of Rathore's & Established Merta). He became the ruler of Merta after the death of his father, Rao Veeram Dev.
- Background: Conquests of Akbar
- Mewar Against Mughals
- Towards Chittorgarh
- 8000 Rajput’s Against Mighty Mughals
- Massacare
Akbar realized that the conquest of northern India cannot be achieved without the support of allies. He wanted to form a strong alliance with the Rajputs. He was a strong follower of expansionist policy and was eager to expand his empire to the sea coast of Gujarat and Bengal. Akbar in 1562 went to Ajmer for the pilgrimage to the tomb of Saint Khwa...
In a very short time, king Akbar brought all the neighboring kingdoms under the Mughal flag. But there was one place which from its origin never bowed in front of invaders and that was Mewar. Its independence always haunted the Mughals and to finish the matter of Mewar once and for all king Akbar made his move. The expedition to Chittor was a campa...
Akbar sent Mirza Sharaf ud din Husain to subjugate (invest) the fort of Merta. The fort at that time was under Jaimal who was protecting the fort for Maharana Uday Singh of Mewar. After resisting the Mughals for several months the fort surrendered and was captured by the Mughals. But Mewar remained independent and to further raise the eyebrows of M...
On 23 October 1567, the Mughals via Mandalgarh reached Chittor. He set his base at Kabra, Nagri, Pandoli.Akbar placed Shujat Khan, Kassim Khan, Todarmalfor artillery on the eastern side of the fort. Hussain kuli Khan was sent to find Uday Singh. Mines were set up to blow up the walls of the fort. The handful of defenders retaliated strongly. The ar...
The tolerant Akbar ordered a general massacre of innocent men, women, and children. The gallant Patta did everything he could to protect the honor of the helpless. He died fighting and earned his freedom. Each bazaar, street, and house inside the fort resisted boldly. Thirty thousand people were massacred which including men women and children. Thi...
The siege of Chittorgarh (23 October 1567 – 23 February 1568) was the military expedition of the Mughal Empire under Akbar against the Mewar kingdom that commenced in 1567 during which the Mughals successfully captured the fort of Chittorgarh after a hard-pressed siege which lasted for several months.
कल्ला जी राठौड़ (आश्विन शुक्ल 8, 1601 विक्रमी - 1624 विक्रमी) राजस्थान के एक राजपूत योद्धा थे जिन्हें लोकदेवता माना जाता है। ये मेड़ता के राव जयमल के छोटे भाई आसासिंह के पुत्र थे। [1] [2] इन्होने मेवाड़ के लिये महाराणा प्रताप के साथ अकबर से युद्ध किया था। [3] ये तीसरे साका युद्ध ( विक्रम संवत 1624) में चित्तौड़गढ़ में अकबर से लड़ते हुए वीरगति को...
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Feb 2, 2018 · Jaimal Rathore and Fatta Sisodiya ordered jauhar to be performed where princes and princesses of Mewar and noble matrons committed self-immolation at the funeral pyre. Approximately 8,000 women burned themselves to prevent Islamic rape and indignity, in the night of February 22, 1568 AD .
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Jaimal Rathor of Badnor & Patta of Kelwa were the warriors who faced attack of Akbar in 1567 AD. On the advice of noble people Udai Singh left Chittor to save his family from Mughals, & Jaimal- Patta were left behind with 8,000rajput warrior to save Chittor fort. On 23rd Oct 1567 Akbar arrived at the fort & Sieged the gate.
