Ranthambore was ruled by the Chauhan dynasty. Here’s the History of Chauhans’ in Rajasthan.
This article presents the history of the Chauhans in Rajasthan, focusing on the mighty Chauhan Kings of Ranthambore.
Govindraj (1194 AD)
| Fact | Description |
|---|
| Relation | Son of Prithviraj Chauhan |
| Achievement | Established independent Chauhan state in Ranthambore in 1194 AD |
| Notable Event | Initially accepted subjugation of the Turks and became ruler of Ajmer, but was deposed by his uncle Hariraj |
Successors of Govindraj
| Ruler | Notable Events |
|---|
| Valhan | – |
| Prahladan | – |
| Veeranarayan | Fought the army of Iltutmish, died in battle |
| Vagabhatta | Protected ancestral kingdom from Turkish officers sent from Delhi |
| Jetrasingh | Maintained dynasty’s prestige, resisted Parman, Kachhap, and Muslim invasions |
Hammir (1282 – 1301 AD)
Early Reign and Conquests
| Event | Description |
|---|
| Coronation | Crowned by father Jaitra Singh during his reign |
| Policy | Followed Digvijay (conquest) policy |
| Conquests | Defeated rulers of Chittor, Dhar, Bhimras, Abu |
| Expansions | Collected taxes from Mandalgarh, gained suzerainty over Tribhuvan Giri, Vardhanpur, Pushkar, Champa, etc. |
| Kingdom Extent | Included areas like Shivpur (Gwalior), Balban (Kota), Shakambhari |
Cultural Achievements
| Achievement | Description |
|---|
| Koti Yagya | Organized with priest Vishwaroop |
| Literary Work | Authored book “Sringaar Haar” |
| Architecture | Constructed 32-pillar Chhatri in Ranthambore |
Court Scholars
- Raghavdev (Guru of Hammir)
- Bijaditya
Conflicts with Khilji Dynasty
Jalaluddin Khilji’s Attacks
| Year | Event |
|---|
| 1290 AD | Jalaluddin attacked Ranthambore, captured Jhain Fort briefly |
| 1292 AD | Hammir foiled Jalaluddin’s attack |
Alauddin Khilji vs Hammir
| Reasons for Conflict |
|---|
| Alauddin’s imperialist policy |
| Ranthambore’s strategic location on trade routes |
| Alauddin’s desire to control Rajput states |
| Revenge for previous defeats |
| Hammir sheltering rebel Mongol generals |
Battle Timeline
| Year | Events |
|---|
| 1299 AD | Alauddin sent commanders to attack Ranthambore |
| 1301 AD | Final siege of Ranthambore |
| July 11, 1301 AD | Alauddin captured Ranthambore |
The Fall of Ranthambore
| Event | Description |
|---|
| Betrayal | Ratipal and Ranmal betrayed Hammir |
| Saka | Hammir performed the first Saka of Rajasthan |
| Jauhar | Queen Rangdevi performed Jauhar |
| Devalde | Hammir’s daughter committed suicide by water Jauhar in Padam Pond |
Hammir’s Evaluation
| Aspect | Evaluation |
|---|
| Taxation | Increased taxes during wartime, justified for war expenses |
| Refugee Protection | Followed Hindu cultural ideal of protecting refugees |
| Bravery | Unforgettable spirit of sacrifice to save refugees |
| Character | Known for his stubbornness and fearlessness |
Famous Quote about Hammir
सिंह गमन, सत्पुरूष वचन, कदली फलै इक बार।
तिरिया तेल, हम्मीर हठ, चढ़ें न दूजी दूजी बार।।
Books Related to Hammir
| Author | Book Title |
|---|
| Nayanchandra Suri | Hammir epic |
| Jodhraj | Hammir Raso |
| Sarangdhar | Hammir Rasau |
| Chandrashekhar | Hammir Hatha |
| Amrit Kailash | Hammir Bandhan |
| Bhandau Vyasa | Hammirayana |
