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Rana Lakha (1382 – 1421) was the Sisodia Rajput ruler of Mewar Kingdom .He was the son of Rana Kshetra Singh and ruled Mewar from 1382 until his death in 1421.
| Rana Lakha Singh | |
|---|---|
| Rana | |
| Rana of Mewar | |
| Reign | 1382–1421 |
| Predecessor | Kshetra Singh |
| Successor | Mokal Singh |
| Died | 1421 |
| Spouse | Khichanji Lakham Deiji of Gagron
Chauhanji Pyar Deiji Bhatiyaniji Raj Deiji of Jaisalmer Rani Hansa Bai Rathore of Marwar Devadiji of Sirohi |
| Issue | Kunwar Chunda
Kunwar Raghavdev Kunwar Ajja Kunwar Dulha Kunwar Dungar Kunwar Gaj Kunwar Loona Mokal Singh |
| Dynasty | Sisodias of Mewar |
| Father | Kshetra Singh |
| Mother | Solankiniji Ram Deiji |
Lakha was married several times and had at least eight sons.[1] His youngest son Mokal Singh by his wife Hansa Bai of Marwar became the fourth Rana in the year 1421.[1] During his reign, Lakha took the remaining former territories of Mewar from Delhi Sultanate. His eldest son Chunda took oath to safeguard his motherland against all external powers who were trying to overpower their kingdom in exchange of his father's marriage to his fiance Hans Deiji the Rathore Rajput princess of Marwar.After having some misunderstanding with queen mother Hans Deiji and Rao Ranmal (brother of queen mother) Yuvraj Chunda left his kingdom's capital abode Chittorgarh Fort and went to Begu near Chittorgarh and settled there .The progeny of Chunda are known as Chundawat Sisodias the first and the chief most sub-clan of the Sisodia house of Mewar
Reign
editRana Lakha Singh was one of the most successful Maharana's. He extended his dominions[2] by the subjugation of Marwar and the destruction of its chief stronghold, Berahtgarh, on the ruins of which he founded Badnore. It was in this time that the tins and silver Mines of Jawar were discovered in the country conquered from the bhils by his father. Rana Lakha raided as far as Gaya in Bihar and put an end to pilgrimage tax there. With the revenues thus augmented he rebuilt the palaces and temples destroyed by Alauddin Khilji, excavated reservoirs and lakes, raised immense ramparts to dam their waters, and constructed a number of forts. He conquered the Sankhla Rajputs of Shekhawati (Nagarchal territory) and like his father, he defeated the imperial army of Delhi led by Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq at Badnor.[3] [4]
Personal Life
editRana Lakha had eight sons. His first wife, Khichi Lakhma De gave birth to his eldest son Chunda who gave away his right for the throne and served as the regent under Lakha's youngest son, Mokal. His second son, Raghavdev succeeded Chunda as regent for Mokal and he was assassinated by Ranmal Rathore. His third son was Ajja whose son Sarangdev started the Sarangdevot family. His fourth son, Dulha started the Dulhavat family. His fifth son, Dungar Singh started Bhandavat family. His sixth son, Gaj Singh started the Gajsehot family. His seventh son, Loona started the Loonavat family. His eight and youngest son, Mokal Singh was born from his last wife Hansa Bai, the sister of Ranmal Rathore. Mokal became the next Rana upon Lakha's death.
References
edit- ^ a b "Udaipur". Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ Tods Rajasthan Vol I pg 274.
- ^ Sarda, Har Bilas (2016). Maharana Kumbha: Sovereign, Soldier, Scholar. Creative Media Partners, LLC. ISBN 978-1371562045. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ Ahluwalia, M.S. (1978). Muslim Expansion in Rajasthan. Delhi: Yugantar Prakashan. p. 168.
Lakshman Simha is said to have defeated the Sultan of Delhi near Badnor and got exemption from the pilgrimage tax imposed on the Hindus for their visits to holy places like Kashi, Gaya and Paryag