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
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